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I don't think it matters. Where you put the weights could differ depending on the shape and size of a lure. What it really gets done to is putting the weights in the right spot to get the best action out of a certain lure. Alot of trial and error. When you change a weight location only make one change at a time and keep notes. Eventually you will find what works best.

CLM

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Ballast position changes from one style of lure to another. On topwater walking baits some people like to make the tail of the bait sit a little lower in the water to make it walk easier. On the subsurface glider lures I build I like them to sit level while sinking. On deep cranks I like to put the majority of the ballast toward the front of the lure to help give it a head down attitude. Like CLM said it really depends on the shape and size of the lure plus what how your wanting the lure to act. For most of us that requires a lot of trial and error as well as a lot of testing.

Ben

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I've found, for me, any shallow running crank wiggles (X's) the most if I use a weighted hook hanger in the belly.

Splitting the ballast to just before and just behind the belly hanger also works.

When I make a deep diver, like Ben, I like it to hang down pretty steeply to get it diving right away.

Try using a lure that you like as a model. That's how I started making cranks.

Float it and see how it sits in the water, and add spit shots or egg sinkers to the front treble's tines until your lure floats the same. That's a pretty good starting point.

Depending on what kind of sealer, paint, and top coat you use, you'll probably find you have to adjust the ballast for any added or lost buoyancy from the paint scheme, but that all depends on how you finish your lures.

Smaller lures are MUCH more sensitive to slight weight changes and positions, so start with a good sized lure to make the learning curve a little flatter at first. You'll have plenty of time to drive yourself nuts with small stuff later, once you've gotten a good handle on the building process.

And use the search feature here. Most topics have been covered numerous times, and each time something new or different is usually learned.

Good luck.

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