robbor Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Im going to try making a few, and i wouldnt hurt to hear from someone who has already been there/done that. Im guessing i need to get my hands on some heavier balsa? But i was also thinking of trying poplar for the first one since i can get it from home depot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Fisher Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 I use Western Red Cedar for my rats, it gives a lively swim. Poplar will work as well, IMHO. Good luck, rats are fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbor Posted January 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 48 minutes ago, AZ Fisher said: I use Western Red Cedar for my rats, it gives a lively swim. Poplar will work as well, IMHO. Good luck, rats are fun!! how big are your rats and what kind of weight do they run? What are you using for hardware? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Fisher Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 2 piece rat body is about 5-1/2 inches long, plus tail and weighs between 1.75- 2.00 ounces. I use Stainless Steel (.092) Muskie hardware from LPO. You can get lips there also. Wicked paint and KBS clear coat. http://www.lurepartsonline.com/Online-Store/Plug-Hardware/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonister Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Just an oversized wake bait with some detail. Make sure you weight it so the tail still has action. Try making the bait quite buoyant to start, and add your weight to the front section first. Always swim it before paint and clear coat so it's easy to change up. Also remember heavy woods will require less weight, to achieve a very buoyant bait. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 This video should give you some ideas: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 Nice Video Mark!..Nathan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
