Tally Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 on a Bagley balsa B the lip is 1/2 inch from the bait and has a dive rating of 0-4 foot. If that lip was 1 inch from the bait, would it have a dive rating of 4-8 foot? Or would this be too much lip for the bait? The bait I am currently working on, the lip is 1 inch from the bait and I am just looking for opinions on this style lip and length. Thanks Tally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeter Posted October 19, 2004 Report Share Posted October 19, 2004 I think that it will work. Since the line tie is in the nose then the bait may have a sweet spot as far as retrieve speed is concerned. My thought that if cranked too fast the bait may try to lay on one side or the other. It may not. If it does and you want to get rid of the problem, then move the line tie out on the lip about 1/4 inch and try again. Skeeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted October 19, 2004 Report Share Posted October 19, 2004 I'm with Skeeter..I think it will work just fine.The bait your building is similiar to my Flat Jack...I've had no problems..Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tally Posted October 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2004 Thank you gents! I knew I would have to experiment here, just making sure I was on the right track. Tally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeter Posted October 20, 2004 Report Share Posted October 20, 2004 Your thinking is good. Let us know how it turns out. Skeeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coley Posted October 20, 2004 Report Share Posted October 20, 2004 Here's my two-cents, from experience with a round lip. I used a 1/2" and a 1" lip on a d-bait. There was no difference in the action and very little in the depth. Coley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tally Posted October 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2004 Skeeter- Thanks for the confidence!! I will do better than just let you know.. Coley- I am using a square lip on this bait, similar to the B1 only 1/2 inch longer. If you were just making a statement that a 1/2 inch wouldn't have much effect, I understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...