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Looking for a little information

Posted 7/28/2015 6:19 PM (#778184)
Subject: Looking for a little information

Posts: 174

Location: Naperville, IL

Hello all, I'm tossing around trying to make my own and first crankbait. Going to be something in the 5.5-6" range. My biggest question is this, what is the standard eye size everyone uses? I understand it's personal preference, but what is the most commonly used size?

Thanks in advance.

Landonfish

Posted 7/28/2015 7:49 PM (#778202 - in reply to #778184)
Subject: Re: Looking for a little information

Posts: 360

Like eyeball size or screw eye size? I use .5" eyeballs and .092 stainless screw eyes. 1.25" long I think

muskiehunter51

Posted 7/28/2015 8:13 PM (#778204 - in reply to #778184)
Subject: Re: Looking for a little information

Posts: 174

Location: Naperville, IL

I meant eyeballs, but kudos for answering both

thank you

muskie tamer

Posted 7/28/2015 11:03 PM (#778229 - in reply to #778184)
Subject: Re: Looking for a little information

Posts: 411

Location: Waconia,MN

12mm, or .5"

muskiehunter51

Posted 7/29/2015 11:47 AM (#778270 - in reply to #778184)
Subject: Re: Looking for a little information

Posts: 174

Location: Naperville, IL

Thanks guys, if I end up giving all this a shot I will post some pictures.

muskiehunter51

Posted 8/3/2015 3:07 PM (#778925 - in reply to #778184)
Subject: RE: Looking for a little information

Posts: 174

Location: Naperville, IL

Well here is my very first attempt, mind you its just balsa wood to play with and see how I like the shape. I just took a 2x2x12 piece and went to work. Waiting on different shape lips to show up before I go any further. I dont know if I am going to go as far as painting this one seeing as it is Balsa.

Edited by muskiehunter51 8/3/2015 3:24 PM

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