muskiestalker51 Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 I'm told the bagley db3 with a heart on the bottom of the tail is the older version of this lure. I'd like to build some of the older style. Curious about wood type an lip angle an rattle placements any of you guys have any info on this bait? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeter Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 I bought some DBIII magnums back in the 80's and they have the heart on them. You can put the lip angle the same as the originals or you can bring it up about half way. DBIIIs do not have good action with the lip comming straight out. The original Baglys were made with hard balsa. There are different hardness grades of balsa. Call these guys and tell them you would like some hard balsa (http://balsausa.com). They should be able to help you. The original Bagley rattles that were put in these baits were a metal disk. I have never been able to find any of these rattles anywhere.The belly weight in Bagley baits run high up into the bait. If you copy that then put the rattle behind the front hook hanger just above the curve. Otherwise I place my rattles directly above the hook hanger in the center of the bait. Right where the kill dot goes. Hope this helps. Skeeter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskiestalker51 Posted August 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Thanks deleted for the info I'm planning on trying to make a few.. I only have one of these an it better beat up from muskie teeth. I have been watching ebay they are getting rare hopefully I won't lose the one I have so I can you it to dissect this winter lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordon michael Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 The heart on them means they are chatter, meaning they have a rattle in them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
