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Tough question for sure. I am not sure that I have a "favorite", but several favorites. Top Water, Larry Dahlberg's Whopper Plopper. Top Water or slow sinking, a glide bait. Larry Dahlberg Mr. Wiggly soft plastic. Spinner, the Double Cow Girl. Swimbait style, a big bait like the Boot Tail lures. I don't get to fish for Muskie, or Tiger Muskie, often anymore, but the above were my my go to lures. I believe that improving any of them would be right on track.

I use a dab of gel super glue, then kbs. with no problems

I've used basswood

There is no cheating physics. Heed Mark’s advice and try the sinker as a spybait.

Welcome to the board! You can learn A LOT here. From what I can see from the pic looks like you can start with a holographic blank. To see what I'm talking about look at the holo blanks at Predator Bass Baits ... http://www.predatorbassbaits.com/id69.html Can you post a bigger picture so its easier to see?

I've had some in mason jars now going on a year. I've also had one go "Off" within a couple months due to my negligence and had to pitch it. Had some got a pretty good skin on it, removed skin and re-thinned and was able to use the rest. Have changed jars a couple times.

Mark, I'll let some of the excess go back into the jar. I set the jar under the bait while I put a wire in the hook hanger. Then I move to the next bait.

To the best of my knowledge the patent on these blades expired a number of years ago. The blades I have in stock no longer carry a patent number.

You don't have to drill. Take a piece of .051 wire and place in in the mold. Now use a press or even a block of wood and hammer and compress the mold. I've modified several molds using that process. I'd use .051 wire as anything heavier is going to be very hard to work with. You can get a Twistech former that will handle .051. That will make the loops. Do your wire forming before you pour the sinker. It will be easier that way.

I bought a can of PVC glue the other day and gave it a shot. After allowing it to dry the two pieces peeled right apart. They didnt stick at all.