Gurnky Posted April 20, 2023 Report Share Posted April 20, 2023 I just finished a group of five small crankbaits. 3 of the 5 won’t dive. They pulling in spirals at the surface and just won’t hold to go down and wobble. I am happy with my painting but am frustrated with the performance issue. One of them I had to completely re-sand and then paint again. I know that I have to have the line tie centered and the lip centered or it will pull left or right. The spiral is a new problem. I am wondering if I didn’t weight the bottom enough. Not sure. I can post a few pics. Any ideas are appreciated. Maybe the lips are too big or the angle too great? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaswimbaiter Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 When this happen to me with some lipped baits it was not enough weight in the front to point the lip downward. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 I think this is a case were a photograph is justified. A picture will provide a lot of information. To make a judgement give length and weight of lure. How does it float. What body material, weight and position of ballast weight. You should not be wasting time and effort painting a new lure until you have proven the design works. Dave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurnky Posted April 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 I will post a pic this afternoon. Flaswimbaiter, I tend to think it is my weight placement and amount as well. And yes Vodkaman you are correct about testing. Unfortunately in Iowa everything is frozen for the most part from December to end of February. I will admit that I'm not as disciplined as I should be. Thank you for the replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azsouth Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 Easiest way to figure out if it's lack of weight ....put some weight on the front hook and try it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaswimbaiter Posted April 22, 2023 Report Share Posted April 22, 2023 5 hours ago, azsouth said: Easiest way to figure out if it's lack of weight ....put some weight on the front hook and try it. Agreed, lead tape that golfer use is great for testing baits and modifying store bought baits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Posted April 22, 2023 Report Share Posted April 22, 2023 Also if you have some old lead core line laying around can strip the lead out of it. Nice long strip of lead to wrap around things. Arne. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurnky Posted April 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2023 Great idea. I will do that. I also have sticky wheel weights for balancing tires. 1/4 oz pieces. Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post woodieb8 Posted May 7, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 7, 2023 no one mentioned the l;ip slot. if crooked it will death spiral 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverSmallieGuy Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 @woodieb8 nailed it on the head. I have had this issue in the past with cranks. Your bait will spiral from a few different things. One, which is previously mentioned, is not enough ballast. Another is your lip slot being crooked. And the final one I can think of is your lip being asymmetrically placed in the slot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted May 11, 2023 Report Share Posted May 11, 2023 A picture would definitely help..Nathan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieb8 Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 also if the pull point is beyond 1 inch from lip end baits will normally blo-out . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhnnyboy54 Posted May 16, 2023 Report Share Posted May 16, 2023 On 5/7/2023 at 7:35 PM, woodieb8 said: no one mentioned the l;ip slot. if crooked it will death spiral I have a question since you brought up the lip. What adhesive are you guy's using to mount them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaswimbaiter Posted May 16, 2023 Report Share Posted May 16, 2023 I use the Devcon 30 minute epoxy. The 5 minute epoxy failed me because it is water resistant, but the other is water proof. Have not had one failure since I switched. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhnnyboy54 Posted May 16, 2023 Report Share Posted May 16, 2023 28 minutes ago, Flaswimbaiter said: I use the Devcon 30 minute epoxy. The 5 minute epoxy failed me because it is water resistant, but the other is water proof. Have not had one failure since I switched. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieb8 Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 we use dollar store adhero epoxy. remember scuff the lexan lip .it holds very well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 Five minute Devcon is fine for lips and line ties if that is the route you want to go. Other options will work also. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
