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Ok, I have searched both on this site, and other interent sources. What is the best hinge/joint style for making a jointed swimbait. The key elements are: 1) Ease of manufacturing 2) Realisim, not big gaps in the bait! 3) Cost 4) Strength of lure & durability of the hinge/joint What do you guys think? My dad and I have been debating this all week as I continue my quest to make the ultimate shad swimbait. I am looking forward to your comments! discuss....... Thomas

Thanks for the ideas guys. I will continue work on that bait, and after reading, I am going to start a new bait and cut the joints/bill slot first. I will keep following up on this thread and post pics of my progress. Thanks all!! BTW: The king shad didn't swim as well as I thought it would, but it does still catch fish. I would buy many, but I own 2 and don't regret the purchase! Thomas

No, the plan is to have a lip. I am just not sure what angle/depth I will run the bait at...

Hey guys, I have been lurking for awhile and for my first post, I thought I would show the bait that I have been working on. It is going to be a 4-4 1/2" gizzard shad swimbait/wakebait. I am not sure if it is going to be a 2 or 3 piece bait, or if it is going to be a wake or a 3'-5' diver. Any and all comments/suggestions would be welcome. Thanks for the look guys, that is what makes this such a great site!! Here are the pics... Thanks Thomas