Hi everyone. Long time fisherman and first time balsa lure builder. I am wanting to try a few balsa lures and have read quite a bit. Few questions.
1. What diameter wire do you use on thru-wire applications for a normal size crankbait or jerkbait? Is there anywhere to buy it in a small quantity locally ? Stainless only?
2. What so you first put on the balsa wood to coat/seal it before you paint it? Is it ok to use the envirotex lite and lightly sand.....or use super glue thin coat?
3. I want to add rattles to these balsa baits. Best way to make them? Or source to buy them? I am thinking something like brass tube with a couple of bb's.
4. Anyone here make suspending twitch baits?
Thanks for all your help!