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I was working pine several years ago and I agree with the smell of pine. It just doesn't have the action that I like. The grains are a pain in the rear. Basswood, balsa has hardly no grains. The white poplar that I use has very little grains. I just can't get pine consistent with moisture, desitnsity etc. I do agree tho about pine.

PM me and I can help some on getting the right densities with resins. Once you get it figured out, it is very consistent. I suppose that is why injected hollow plastic become so popular, easy to reproduce. But, having said that, I still miss the wood Flatfish made by Helen from my youth, so much more action then the plastic versions made today. PS, for those that love to work with pine, I love the smell as well. I cannot make lure very fast, but sometimes the relaxation from sanding one down and just 'smelling' the work is all I need.

I usually catch one, or get smoked by one any time I go out bass fishing. Most of the time its in the shallows throwing swim jigs or buzz baits. But I believe Wisconsin has some of the best musky lakes around. I mean hell it is our state fish.

I am President of the Western North Carolina Muskie Club out of Asheville, NC. I have been a member for over thirty years and have seen a lot of improvement during that time. I have caught at least one musky for 22 years in a row. I believe they are the hardest fish in fresh water to catch. I am 71 years old now and don't put out as much effort as I used to. I find trolling taking more and more of my time. They are just a special fish and every one should have a true passion for some fish species.