fishnfool38 Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 Guys I am going to build a double jointed swimbait when I slow down a little .I need one slender,tough, and to run on top. What would be the best wood to use on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 If you want a tough wakebait you want hardwood. Even strongly reinforced balsa will not be as tough as hardwoods. Balsa has a standard density of 11, basswood 23, and paulownia 16. I built a 7" double jointed wakebait a few months ago out of paulownia and the guy who uses it likes it a lot. It weighs 1 1/4 oz with 3 #2 trebles and has the basic shape and lip design of a stretched Bomber King Shad swimbait, which I feel is a good shad profile. It seems most important to get the lip angle right on a wakebait. I put that one at about 80 degrees, almost vertical, and it swims on top beautifully. I feel cedar or basswood would be acceptable if you can't get your hands on some paulownia (which can be hard to find). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 Oops - The wakebait was 6" not counting the joint spaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
