SW Lures Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 (edited) I kept reading about different ways of doing the same techniques. I feel that each one works for the person that is doing it, so I respect their opinion. Or I keep it in my mind for future use....maybe. Remember I have been mainly making prototypes. I have been putting some out in use to. However now I'm finished for awhile and I'm turning towards making baits and put them out on a regular bases. I have known numbers for ballast, lip sizes, hook sizes etc. to just keep making each of them over and over again. One thing that I use now is to cut the lip in while the bait is still in a rectangular or whatever shape. Another is to drill or cut ballast holes or cuts at this time to. I had doubts about putting the ballast holes in now. I now understand this is the best way. Thanks Mark! Even if you don't drill deep enough, you can touch them up later. You will not drill to deep must likely. If you do this now (in block shape) your alignment will be true to the center line (X Line). Just wanted y'all to know that I am paying attention, I just have a bad habit of asking why and then suggesting what if. I'm putting this out here for someone else to use to. So thanks, Dale Edited July 4, 2016 by DaleSW 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 There are literally an unlimited number of ways to build crankbaits. There are many ways to build good crankbaits, but not as many. Of the really good crankbaits I have had the good luck to fish, no two built by different craftsmen were built exactly the same way. But they all had a consistent theme of thoughtful design, symmetry, and obvious care in construction. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted July 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 I can't agree more BopP. I can't believe that I didn't put this here as much as I check my tools. If you don't make sure that your tools are cutting square you can't go from there. This includes drills, jigs etc. Do your measuring on squares (checking its accuracy) then use that square to align your saws, drills etc. It's all in your details to put out a bait that makes you proud of what you have done. It starts with buying quality materials. There are different qualities in wood to. Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 If it results in symmetry, balance, and uniformity, I am all for it. I feel as Dale does that much work needs to be done in the square to accomplish that feat. I would add that, when it comes to lipless and swimbaits especially, a top coat that is too heavy or uneven can ruin all previous efforts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
