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If you go to timber tech’s website you can get a free sample (around 6” length I think) or pay $5 for a 2ft sample. You’ll want the azek porch material not the timber tech stuff. The azek floats the timber tech sinks like a rock.
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General guide line on walking baits is to place the weight back 2/3 of the body length. Assuming you’re going to have the hook facing upwards the ballast will also help the bait land and remain oriented the correct way.
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https://www.jannsnetcraft.com/crankbait-parts/crankbait-making-kits-balsa.aspx
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Jann’s Netcraft has some
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Mybaitshop . Com I haven’t used them personally but I’ve heard good things.
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I use a set up similar to Travis with a 5 rpm motor. I use straightened paper clips in the nose line tie and the rear hook hanger and clip those in the alligator clips.
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I use 1/4” lead wire, then baking soda and superglue or kwikwood to fill any gaps and sand.
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Thanks for the replies. Here’s an update: it looks like it was user error. I decided to give it another shot and it came out normal. The best I can figure is I got the ratio wrong while pouring. All is well again.
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I’ve used devcon quite a bit and never had any issues. I recently got some more (the 2 4.5oz bottles) and no matter how much I mix it it stays cloudy. Previously it would cloudy and then clears while mixing. I tried it on a lure last night and the finish came out cloudy instead of the usual glassy clear. I’ve tried a couple times with the same result. Can the devcon go bad? thanks for your help
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I cut it while the bait is still square. I clamp the block in a vice and use the edge of the vice to keep the hand saw straight.
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I think you could use a silicone muffin baking pan and cut it into sections. There are regular sized and mini ones.
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I’ve only made walking baits from wood but I’ve placed the ballast more towards the tail end. No exact measurements but approximately 2/3 of the total length.
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Hey guys, I recently started making lures and have been using cotter pins epoxied in for line ties and hook hangers but I want to start using screw eyes for more security. I tried the local hardware store but they were all too big, so I will have to order on line but am unsure of the sizes. What size would you recommend for bass lures 3-5” long made of basswood? thanks