Big Epp Posted June 26, 2022 Report Share Posted June 26, 2022 Okay, so I was out in my shop earlier and couldn't come up with something productive. Despite the many unfinished projects I couldn't find something to do so I started working on this...the combination wrench popper! As it is I figure I'll put the line tie in the tool face, with a belly hook at about 2 ½ inches and a tail hook. I'm thinking of putting lead for ballast and action in the locations designated by the drill bits. Before I start tinkering on this, what are your thoughts? Especially on lead placement, what would you change? Thanks for the feedback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted June 26, 2022 Report Share Posted June 26, 2022 Add you hooks and then test float it to see how much ballast you need. If it's a popper, I would try to make it hung tail down at 45 degrees, as a starting point. Depending on the shape of the mouth, you may need more or less ballast to get it to pop. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Epp Posted June 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2022 Good call @mark poulson! Here it is sealed, with hooks and hangers dry-fit, and ready for the test tank. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted June 27, 2022 Report Share Posted June 27, 2022 18 hours ago, Big Epp said: Good call @mark poulson! Here it is sealed, with hooks and hangers dry-fit, and ready for the test tank. I think a feathered rear treble would help it get bitten. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
