[castmaster]

I use Cedar exclusively for my topwater musky baits. You shouldnt have any problems if you follow the suggestions others have offered.

To get reasonably priced cedar you can buy 2"x2"x8' (actually 1 5/8"x 1 5/8")at most lumber yards for around $4-$5 a piece. You may have to pick through them to get the ones without knots or splits, but they work well. Another option is to get 4"x4"(3 5/8"x 3 5/8") x 8'. For those I either rip down on the table saw to get whatever sizes I am looking for, or just turn down if I'm not looking to go much smaller diameter.

[DanCampbell]

Cast,
Thanks very much, I will take a look at the lumber yard.
Dan

[fatfingers]

Do you play Jimmy when you turn???

Yes, and Floyd when I paint.