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Location: Des Moines IA | I got a question for you guys. I have a design for a drop belly glider, but I can't get the weighting right. I've tried a few different places , and still can't seem to get a good glide. Do you have any suggestions for a newbie bait maker, on how to find the sweet spot for weighing a glider? I realize I am asking alot , and secrets of the trade are hard to come by, but any help would be appreciated. The proto's I have started with are made of Red Oak, is that a bad choice?
Edited by MuskieMike 1/27/2006 3:10 AM
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Location: Eden Prairie & Pine Island | The oak is probalby your problem. Its density and weight can really mess with the lure's action i.e. deaden it when you're trying to get a good glide. Oak is fine on a crankbait for which you are relying on the bait being unstable in the water so it wobbles on plane, or for a dive rise jerk bait like a suick, but I haven't had much luck on the glide baits with oak. Try maple, its just as hard, but a little lighter. | |
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Location: On the X that marks the mucky spot | I second what Gman said. Cedar may also be a good choice. | |
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Location: Des Moines IA | Thanks, Guys ..... Never even thought of that ...... | |
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Weighting a Drop Belly Glider