Coley Posted September 15, 2003 Report Share Posted September 15, 2003 Has anyone ever tried using small cotter pins as wire through the weight as hook hangers?? If so, how does it work out?? Coley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legendary Lures Posted September 16, 2003 Report Share Posted September 16, 2003 I use (not so small) cotter pins for hook hangers and line tie on my Billie Musky Lure. I drill the holes and prime the lure body, including the insides of the holes. A washer slips onto the cotter pin before it is inserted. Once in place, the cotter pin is opened about half way. Using pliers, I bend the last 1/4 inch or so of each leg to 90 degrees. Then I press the ends into the wood with an arbor press. They are NEVER coming out! I make sure to get as much white paint on, in and over the pins as possible. The holes are actually clogged with paint. This takes several coats and a few days of drying time. Once all that is dry and cured, I apply the decorative paints and clear coats. Next to last step is to attach the hooks with slipt rings. Last step: go musky fishing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted September 17, 2003 Report Share Posted September 17, 2003 Legendary, This would be a great idea for a tutorial (hint hint). I've seen this type of construction on old Suicks but never knew how they were done. Westy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coley Posted September 17, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2003 I tried them and they work great. I used them on my balsa/cedar crankbait. Coley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtrs5kprs Posted September 18, 2003 Report Share Posted September 18, 2003 Coley...that diagram is totally KICK *SS! Way cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coley Posted September 18, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2003 I found some 18-8 SS cotter pins on the net for a little less than 3 cents each. I plan to go this route. The weight on either side of the front hook seems to let the lure sit perfectly level in the water. By increasing or decreasing the thickness of the balsa sides you can change the shape of the lure. Presently I am using 3/8" and 1/4". The 1/4" makes a beautiful semi flat bait. Also instead of a hole at the top, you can install a slot and a spinnerbait rattle. Coley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celticav Posted September 18, 2003 Report Share Posted September 18, 2003 Really a great idea and love the illustration Coley, great work, JIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted September 19, 2003 Report Share Posted September 19, 2003 Coley, Do you realize how far you have come in the last year or so. Man that is true craftsmanship. Super design. Keep em coming Coley. I like it!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeter Posted September 23, 2003 Report Share Posted September 23, 2003 Hughesy is right. Coley's ideas are very inovative and above the rest. Minds like his are what this craft needs. The thing that scares me, is that he is just starting. Kick ass Coley!!!!!! Skeeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
