Basic popper first try, is this about right

[aulrich]

Just dipping my toes into making a freshwater popper the body it 25mm x 88 or 1"x3.5" , as I understand it the ballast should be further back, but just how far. the is is the body in fusion. And since this is a printed lure should I be shooting for a just barely buoyant.  

[mark poulson]

I don't print baits, but I do make them.

For poppers, I want the weight as far back as possible, because it helps with casting.

I want the bait to hang almost vertical in the water, like at 80 degrees to the surface, and I adjust the amount of ballast I add to the belly to achieve that angle.  That way I get a good bloop when I hit the bait, instead of a slosh.

That works for me.  I hope it helps.

Edited July 27, 2022 by mark poulson

[aulrich]

That does, thanks