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  1. Tuning Tank?

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    I tend to agree with Vodkaman.  I'm not a fluid dynamics engineer, but I've seen several of these tanks at icast and other shows.  I haven't seen a single concept that I thought made the lure run correctly.  I would think the pump will throw out some inconsistent turbulence into the water.  So consider this my ecological approach! 

    In a stream, you will have riffles, pools, and runs.  Riffles are shallow with boulders that cause disturbance and create inconsistent flow and turbulence throughout.  Pools are much larger and deeper with slower more homogeneous flow.  Runs are shallow, but the flow is consistent throughout with minimal turbulence.  The substrate in a run is homogeneous and doesn't cause erratic turbulence.  So what we need is to re-create a "run"!  

    In my drawing, flow comes in at a reverse triangle set-up (like what I think Dave is suggesting).  This area is open and allows the turbulence coming from the pipe to commingle and (hopefully) reduce.  Then water is forced into a constricting point that isn't directly influenced by the turbulence from the pipe.  This constriction gradually opens and further reduces the enthalpy of the flow.  Then another constriction and the flow comes up into and open area again.  Only this time gravity helps to restrict the flow and the flow will "hug" the gradual slope coming up.  The red star is where the lure should be tested.  To prevent eddying at the tail race, this slope should be gradual too allowing flow to continue to hug this surface to the pipe.  It may be more beneficial to have a reducer going from the tank to the pipe on both ends too.  Anyway, this idea will more than likely fail... but it's the approach I would take.  I think the larger the set-up the better the results.

  4. Split Rings?

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    #2 south bend rings are incredibly strong. They put my owner hyper wires to shame and are CHEAP. They are so tuff, you may regret getting them if you are putting a lot on. Safety goggles are a must too!

  5. Short Shank Trebles

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    I love the short shank hooks.  This does allow for upgrade in size, but you have to be careful with that.  Even on the KVD squarebills, upgrading just 1 hook size changes the action.  Also, if you feel the need to upgrade without loosing action, the belly hook seems to be the one to change.  The larger hook on the rear can create too much drag; therefore reducing the action.

     

    FYI Bassstriker, check out SouthBends split rings.  The #2 and #3 rings blow the hyperwires (and everything else I've used) out of the water.  They don't really advertise the strength on them, but you can easily tell how much stronger they are just when putting them on.  They are much much cheaper too.  I'm not sure what SB does to them, but they are tough!

  11. Finishing A Cutting Board?

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    Alright, I bit the bullet.  She loves it, and wants me to keep it as a cutting board... but put plastic on the back.  I'll etex the whole shebang to seal, and then slap some plastic cutting boards on the back... easier said then done.  Thanks for the input guys!  

  12. Putting Fur On A Rodent Lure?

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    Several types of fur are usable...Fly fisherman have been using fur on flies for decades....The easiest way to use fur is on the hide. Look at "Zonker Strips" at a fly shop.....They are cut from Rabbit, squirrel..etc. or you can buy whole hides of coon,Muskrat etc. and cut your own......Nathan

    Those look great!  I bet they get slammed!

  17. Finishing A Cutting Board?

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    I've found that the board should be treated with mineral oil.  Do you think that e-tex on the paint side (not to be used for cutting) and mineral oil on the other side (after the etex has cured) could work?  Or do you think the oils would seap through and ruin the e-tex side?

  18. Finishing A Cutting Board?

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    Hey all,

    This isn't crankbait related, but I figure this is still the best place to ask.

     

    I'm making a cutting board for my girlfriend for her birthday.  I got a 17" diameter 1" pine board circle from Home Depot and wood burnt/ painted a butterfly on one side.  I figure the opposite side could be used for the cutting part, but leave it flipped over for decor.

     

    I was hoping to use evirotech to cover the picture, but what should I use for the cutting side?  I figure it should still be sealed right?  Any suggestions?  Or should I coat both sides with e-tex?

     

    Thanks!

  20. Thru Wire Questions.

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    Hey I have a few quick questions about thru wiring. I haven't been making lures that long but make small freshwater cranks. So far I have gotten away with using screw eyes in the wood that I have been using, but was thinking of making some balsa cranks which I know are too soft for screw eyes. I have done some searching and it looks like stainless steel welding wire is best but what thickness is best for small cranks 2"-4"? Thanks in advance. 

    I would avoid the welding wire.  It's pretty brittle.  I tried making screw eyes before with it, and they would snap before the first twist.  I would think even with through-wire approach it would still be too brittle.  More so, tuning the lure may even cause a break.

  21. Mirror Chrome Paint

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    The Krylon premium chrome that I just used looks nice.  The best way I can compare its reflectiviness is this: It's shinier than the coated side of a foil sheet, but not as shiny as the non-coated side.  The color is more aluminum than chrome, but the bait I sprayed does actually look like a chunk of metal (not like something painted silver). 

     

    @Rayburnguy, I haven't tried the duplicolor yet.  The bait you show does look nice.  Is that 1 coat?  One nice thing about the Krylon is that 1 liberally applied coat had complete coverage.  I sprayed some of the Krylon into a plastic cup and poured the paint into a small jar to try use in my airbrush, but I haven't shot it through like this yet.  

  23. Mirror Chrome Paint

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    I picked up some krylon chrome premium metallic spray paint from hobby lobby.  It was a total impulse buy, but I want to give it a whorl.  I was initially attracted to the mirror-like spray paint, but this was intended to be sprayed on the back of clear glass (the reflective properties show through to the other side).

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