finlander Posted April 30, 2005 Report Share Posted April 30, 2005 Has anyone tried a curved 'up' lip, like a shallow letter 'u' ? The face of a J-plug, by Luhr-Jensen is cupped like that to produce an erratic action. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 I have never seen a J-Plug in person but it appears very similar to a South Bend Fish-Oreno. The "U" shaped lip surface is most closely associated with the Bass-Oreno but has shown up on several different baits. I have made several styles of baits with variations of this lip surface. A shallow and steep lip surface can be used to make a wiggler while a long, sloping lip can be used to create a swimmer that makes a big "S" shape when trolled or retrieved. If you have any specific questions please feel to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 I believe this guy may be similar to the J-Plug, I call it a Wobble Darter. It has a wobbling, rolling, swimming action on slow retreive and more erractic action at higher speeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlander Posted May 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 Yes, that is what a j-plug's face is. There is a hole thru the bait, where a beaded chain runs thru, with a treble or two is attached. Good salmon and trout bait. I wonder if any LARGE version have ever been made, for pike and muskie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 Finlander,we were talking about that saturday out in the boat.We were talking about making larger j-plugs and using wire for the hook harness.I have fished j-plugs for salmon before behind a ball.Do you think they would need to be run on a downrigger?My no name bait in the picture forum was an attempt to make a shad bait with a tight(j-plug style) wiggle.Well... it fell short.Actually its not at all like a j-plug.It ended up more like a snake swim action.LOL! If making baits was easy, it wouldnt be much fun! The face of the bait I made is flat,and maybe it should be concave?I think to get that action it will have to be cylinder shaped not shad shaped like mine.Back to the drawing board. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windknot Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 Finlander, I WISH I had a digital camera (soon ) Anyhow, there is a bait similar to the J-plug for pike and Muskie..it's called the "Bugsy" bait..I have three of them..You pay the postage, and they're yours! LOL..I never had much luck with them..of course, I fish a river that is relatively shallow in the "hot spots" (where the creeks run in during hot months) and enjoy the topwater and spinners..it's all about confidence :grin: Anyhow, pm me if you're interested and I'll get them out to ya. Tight lines, Bart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windknot Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 http://www.schunkelures.com/bugsy.htm Sorry, here's a link for ya..offer still stands, as getting rid of em (knowing they'll be used) will make me happy for more room in my box..BTW..anyone have good plans for a musky bait box?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlander Posted May 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 That looks like an idea a co-worker and I thought of a couple of years ago. How BIG are the baits and where are you at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
