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| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_fM7xFHoXM . can there be too much noise in a bait where it becomes a repellent? |
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| That does seem noisy but then again so is the double top raider. I would not have the hook hitting the blade though. |
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Location: Okoboji | ? why not, thats what makes the unique sound |
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| That thing look SO COOL :D |
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Location: oswego, il | Very nice work. You can do some other cool stuff with that design like a jointed surface bait with a lip and that tail, noise and a wake, creeper or jitterbug. What you have there is pretty cool. |
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| Theyll smash that! |
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| kodiak - 8/18/2014 8:43 AM
? why not, thats what makes the unique sound
I personally just think it's a little noisy |
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| That baits perfect wouldn't change a thing |
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| No one here is qualified to answer your question because, presumably at least, they do not have gills.
Throw it and let the fish answer. I firmly believe that it's a good idea to have a spectrum of surface baits with various actions and sound choices just as you have a spectrum of crank baits, jerk baits, etc.
As far as a build, that one is surely well done, and I love the hook clanking feature. Good work!
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Location: Lake "y" cause lake"x" got over fished | lehighmuskies - 8/19/2014 5:49 AM
That baits perfect wouldn't change a thing
+1. Totally dig the sound. I bet that would be a killer night bait where I fish |
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Location: Indiana | I like that bait. Who makes it? |
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Location: SE, WI. | Nice sounding bait, BUT don't think the sound is that extremely loud. JD |
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| oh it is. trust me. |
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Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan | Have you ever seen the "Klack"??? I have used them and they are super loud, in fact they can be tuned to be real loud or more subtle, and they catch fish, trust me on that!!! |
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| Klacks are priced right. Basically a Boogerman buzz bait on crack. lots o maintenance and tuning to that bait. I never used one but was told you need to burn them to keep em up? I certainly dont doubt they are great fish catchers and loud is right. |
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Location: Wisconsin | Awesome bait. Obviously I havent heard it in person, but I think the design and sound is pretty cool from that video. Maybe the sound would be muffeled and lower toned a bit if you add weight to the head of the lure, sinking the baits head a half an inch or something, similar to the "dick gries" top kick??
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| Good job,Joe !!!
IMO it'd be a great lure for peacock bass too (if you make/build a smaller version).
Why ? Because your lure is perfect to be retrieved straight with jerks (the best retrieving for peacock bass ).
If you are afraid about the hook hitting the blade . you can always change the treble hooks with two bigger ones.
esoxone
Edited by esoxone 9/8/2014 6:47 PM
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| I would love to make a smaller version but the problem is that the 4" prop weighs 2 ounces by itself. Its a real propeller used on those long shaft motors you see in asian swamps. I mounted the prop to a solid 1/4" diameter stainless shaft (prop has a 1/4" bore). The body had to be big to stay afloat. It weighs a hefty 14oz. best for trolling I guess. I do have 2 more props and just picked up some Kevlar/Carbon fiber hybrid fabric that im going to experiment with using a foam core in the body. I do have 1/4" solid aluminum shafts to ease the weight so maybe the next ones will be a bit smaller. I like the sound it makes but have not used it enough to know if the muskies do. Thanks Gents. |
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Location: Pennsylvania | Very nice bait. Sounds very unique!! |
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Location: Central Wisconsin | I don't think a top water can be too loud. There is a time for a subtle topwater and a loud topwater. Also if it's super loud above water doesn't mean it's that loud below the water. Great sounding unique bait! |
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| mnmusky - 9/8/2014 7:46 PM
I would love to make a smaller version but the problem is that the 4" prop weighs 2 ounces by itself. Its a real propeller used on those long shaft motors you see in asian swamps. I mounted the prop to a solid 1/4" diameter stainless shaft (prop has a 1/4" bore). The body had to be big to stay afloat. It weighs a hefty 14oz. best for trolling I guess. I do have 2 more props and just picked up some Kevlar/Carbon fiber hybrid fabric that im going to experiment with using a foam core in the body. I do have 1/4" solid aluminum shafts to ease the weight so maybe the next ones will be a bit smaller. I like the sound it makes but have not used it enough to know if the muskies do. Thanks Gents.
Joe,I sent you a PM...
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