whibley Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 Does anyone have any X-rays of crankbaits and popper? I wouild like to see where people put their weights/rattle chambers, and stuff like that. Thnaks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 http://www.in-depthangling.com/articles/stears_jerkbaits.html I've seen this before on this site. Found it a few weeks ago while looking for something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikeman Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 http://thebassman.tripod.com/Rap-Info-22.html this one is similar SP comes for popper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kozak Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 i dont get how they get the two hooks connected? is it like they split the bait in half, put the hookeyes in and then glue it back? I've just been drilling 3cm-ish deep holes, and epoxying in the hook eyes ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 IMO, if a popper is soft balsa and you want it to be durable, it should be split and have a wire frame installed for the hook anchors versus epoxying in screws. Scribe a centerline around the length of the bait while it's still "square". After shaping, use the line as a guide to split the bait with a single edged razor blade. That isn't necessary for hardwood baits but soft balsa is very fragile and needs reinforcement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kozak Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 does basswood fall into the same category as balsa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlaze Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 I agree with BobP about splitting and thru wiring Balsa wood and I found out the hard way. I took my first balsa wood baits to the lake yesterday. I was very happy with them until one exploded into three pieces while slapping it on the water to clear it of moss. It only took about four good slaps to destroy it. (Lesson Learned) I guess I will either learn to split and thru wire or stick with Red Wood and or Bass Wood. A friend of mine uses Tupuleo (Not Sure about the spelling) Wood. Luckily, I also had made some of Red Wood which is much more durable. I actually caught two bass on them. So now, I am hooked on making my own cranks . It has kept me plenty busy even when not working on them, I think about them constantly. I fear I may become an addict:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomdart Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 I think about them constantly. I fear I may become an addict If you think constantly, then it's too late. Welcome to the fishbowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 Personally, I thru-wire basswood, balsa & cedar. But I only make Musky wood lures, so I try to build for strength. If in doubt, drill it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
