Jeff Hahn Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 If you make a template, you can cut the round blades into a coffin shape with some heavy shears. Or, use a belt sander or bench grinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.t Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 I have a buddy that had a die built for the coffin style blades he UT some on ebay and zman told him to take it off or they would take him to court! ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Hahn Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 I have a buddy that had a die built for the coffin style blades he UT some on ebay and zman told him to take it off or they would take him to court! ! He can make the blades and use them on lures that he makes for himself. But, to sell those blades is a violation of Z-Man's patent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNC Molds N Stuff Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Why would blade thickness make a big difference, other than weight? My guess would be inertia. I made a few using the heavy stainless blades for my own use, and I wasn't really happy with the action. It seems to be much harder to get it to chatter instead of skate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted May 8, 2016 Report Share Posted May 8, 2016 (edited) That makes sense Bob. Thanks. One of the more successful jig makers/sellers around here, TNT Jigs, uses a blade that's coated with a thick paint (I don't know what it is) on both sides for their Claymore vibrating jigs, so they are heavier. They work really well on the Delta, fished deeper (10'+-) on the outside of weed lines. He also uses two heavy duty split rings for attachment, so there is a really free-moving attachment that lets the blade move easily at slow speeds. I fish them like a jig, dragged on the bottom in dirtier water, because I think the clatter of the additional hardware, plus the lower frequency (deeper) vibration of the heavier blades, helps fish find them in that dirty water, or in low light conditions. Edited May 8, 2016 by mark poulson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cullin5 Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Hey Munkin! There are a few names I recognize on this page. You bought a lot of stuff from me back when I had a lot of lead products. As I recall you took a liking to my hidden head spinnerbaits. Good to see you are still building! Zman put an end to everyone selling those "coffin" as he has the patent on a six-sided blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
