captbob Posted August 15, 2003 Report Share Posted August 15, 2003 Would any one know what the weight is on this bait? Thanks Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coley Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 WOW!! Did you make that beautiful thing? Truly the work of a craftsman. Great job!!!!!!!! Coley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsac Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 Actually, Coley, they are no longer in production. They sale on E-Bay sometimes for as much as $300 each! I posted your question to another board where a lot of the guys use to throw them. I asked for the weight of the 9", as that is the only size that I know of for the hard bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 Seems like I read sometime back that they weighted around 3-4 oz...nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsac Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 Well I've only had 1 reply, and they thought it was 5oz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captbob Posted August 17, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 Guys thanks for the replies, A friend of mine ask if I could make him something close to the orignal Castaic hard bait. I have found some info on the bait like the pic I posted earlier but can't seem to get much more. I did read that some of the baits like this are up to 7oz. I don't know what type of wood that was used. I have started one using balsa and i guess i will keep adding weight till I get it like I want it. Heres a pic of it befor adding hook hangers and weight. I will post new pic when finished thanks Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsac Posted August 18, 2003 Report Share Posted August 18, 2003 I got a definite answer of 4.48 oz. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captbob Posted August 23, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2003 Hey Guys, Thanks for all the help. I finished it . It weights 4.040 oz and has a great swimming action. See what you think. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted August 23, 2003 Report Share Posted August 23, 2003 man, I bet Castiac wishes they had that paint job Great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlander Posted August 23, 2003 Report Share Posted August 23, 2003 I have a 12" SOFT trout. At huddlestondeluxe.com, you'll see the former Castaic presidents' new creations at $64.99 apiece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangeboy79 Posted October 1, 2003 Report Share Posted October 1, 2003 nice looking trout im in to that style of bait right now. curently working on 10`` pike with fins . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
