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Location: Moses Lake, WA | Like refried beans, I had to do this lure twice. Didn't like the original looks, sanded the whole thing back to wood and started over. 12", basswood, two rattle chambers, lacquer and holographic foil.
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| Any tips on getting enough weight in those giant baits? I don't have a lead pot and I have trouble getting enough weight in an 8" bait. |
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Location: SE, WI. | MuskieBait - 12/8/2020 2:55 PM Any tips on getting enough weight in those giant baits? I don't have a lead pot and I have trouble getting enough weight in an 8" bait. Have you tried Bullet weights used for plastics fishing? JD
Edited by jdsplasher 12/8/2020 7:40 PM
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Location: Moses Lake, WA | For weighting I drill a 1/2" diameter hole approximately 1" deep and fill with lead, but then I have a lead pot for pouring. Without a pot you might try filling a similar hole with lead shot and epoxy. You might have to use a couple of holes since the lead shot/epoxy mixture is always going to be lower density than poured lead. Normally I employ an aluminum lip which also adds some weight although on this lure the lip is 1/4" plexiglass. |
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| Thanks!! Great ideas! |
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| buy some cheap muzzle loading bullets, the buffalo bullets are knurled and epoxy in well |
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| Another way you could do it is use a torch and a big spoon or ladle to melt the lead. It melts pretty easy, just pour it in the hole. I hammered a pouring spout into an old metal soup ladle I had to make pouring slightly easier. Just remember to have ventilation with the lead.
Great lures Gringo! Always love the creations you come up with. |
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