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| I have been designing some shad crankbaits for the last 3 or 4 months. What do you guys think about them? Any suggestions? I hope to have these baits running 4 - 6 feet. This is a good depth for spring and fall here in Ohio. Any suggestions would be great.
Thanks,
Greg
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| They look great. How long are they? |
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| They look great, but I'm afraid I cannot provide a reliable assessment without hands on experience. So, send one of each color to...
Ranger Rick Fox
Da Yoop, USA
And I'll get back to you. |
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| They are 4" from the front of the lure to the back.
Thanks,
Greg |
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| Ranger:
Here in a month or so, I will send a few baits out for people to test. If you fish waters that you can use them in, I will be more than glad to send you one.
Thanks,
Greg |
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| COOL! Count me in and I'll provide detailed reports of my experiences. |
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| Greg,
They look good. Matches the hatch on the lakes around here (Fox Chain, Madison Chain, Pewaukee area). |
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| I forgot to mention that I didn't completely paint the baits, i.e. the tops and the belly. Also, the baits are made out of cedar and I use a 2-part epoxy for the top coat. The hooks on the lures are a little too big. I am going to go down to 1/0 or 2/0 and see how the action is.
Thanks,
Greg
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| hey,
great looking baits...that's perfect for me...i fish in west virginia...all i gotta say is i'll take some buddy...
later,
shawn[:)] |
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| Good looking lure. I am betting it will catch fish![:bigsmile:] |
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| They look like good baits for madison and shelbyville which the more I fish them the more I like both.0723 |
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| They have a good profile and about match the size of a mature threadfin or a mid range gizzard. I am curious as to what kind of a weighting you have on them. I have used some
similar shaped baits but they often had what I considered too much flotation, and consequently I retired them to the specialty box, right away. I currently have about 4 baits of this size I have picked up to experiment with does the water ever get right but notice that they are all Jap baits but one. Paint a few in old fashioned pearl. I think there would be a good market for a good small twitch minnow that could be controlled well, particularly in the springtime. How tight is the wiggle? |
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| Those look like great baits. I especially like the idea of a squared lip. Does it give off a lot of vibration like a crane? They should be really be great baits for lakes with bluegills and shad as the forage base. 2/0 sounds like a good hook size, 1/0 would be kinda small, in my opinion. |
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| good looking bait. are you using thru wire or screw eyes? also you may want the final coat thicker, unless the pic doesnt do it justice. if u got any questions give me a holler, I make baits as well.
[email protected]
Tah Da Gills |
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| Raze:
Sounds good. I will definately have some at the Cave. I can't wait. I have never fished there, but my buddy has fished there before. Look forward to meeting you.
Greg |
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| I also tinker with making wood baits, but, I always have trouble with the plastic lips. Off center and hard to keep on. Could you let me know where you got them? Those little beautys are sure to catch a river or weed edge Muskie [:p] |
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| Greg,
You have mail!
Thanks,
Mike Hulbert
[email protected]
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| Can you Imagine "New bait wins PMTT at Shelbyville"
Send me one and hopefully we can see the headline. If you need my address I will pay for shipping. will give a thourough report of my thoughts and findinngs while field testing
[email protected]
rob |
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| Jonfloater, I sent you an email about some tips that I have learned so far. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks,
Greg |
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| Zach:
I have not been able to do a lot of testing with the bait yet, just in a tank. I am going to do more testing this weekend in an indoor pool since all of the lakes here have several inches of ice. I can't wait for the Cave.
Thanks,
Greg |
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| I believe your bait will be a great trolling bait up in the Ohio lakes. How about a deeper running bait too? |
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| I believe your bait will be a great trolling bait up in the Ohio lakes. How about a deeper running bait too? |
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| Greg,
How can I get my hands on some before the spring!!!! I would run those things on the chain non stop and they are the perfect size.
-Phil |
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What do you think of my Fat Shad baits?