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Message Subject: New batch of crank baits
BruceKY
Posted 3/7/2007 9:53 PM (#243450)
Subject: New batch of crank baits





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Location: KY		I have been working on a new batch of baits this winter. Thought I would show them off “in process”. I tested the first one this week at the local creek. It did well. The wobble was a bit wider than I expected. I will have to tweak the bill and/or the lead placement on the next one. Any suggestions on how to get a tighter wobble.

Thanks,
Bruce



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Grunt Lures
Posted 3/7/2007 10:27 PM (#243464 - in reply to #243450)
Subject: Re: New batch of crank baits





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Location: Minnesota		Got to ask... What does it take you in time to finsh one of those from start to end (painted and coated). I woudl think one of those woudl take me at least 2 hours of actual hands on time...

Very nice!
James
BruceKY
Posted 3/7/2007 10:52 PM (#243473 - in reply to #243464)
Subject: Re: New batch of crank baits





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Location: KY		Thanks James.

I spent way more than two hours on the first couple. If I were to try to make 50, I think I could get the time down to around two hours. Or maybe three. I have no plans to make 50. LOL

I layout the shape, slot for wire-form, dowel holes, and slot for bill on 2x5x1/2 stock with templates
drill holes for dowels with jig
router slot for wire and hole for lead with jig
clean up hole for lead with home made screwdriver chisel
band saw outline and slot for bill
shape on belt sander
shape by hand sanding
twist wire by hand with looping pliers
cut bill on band saw with paper template taped on lexan
hammer an egg sinker square
glue body together with devcon

from there you know the rest

Thanks again,
Bruce
Capt bigfish
Posted 3/7/2007 10:54 PM (#243475 - in reply to #243450)
Subject: RE: New batch of crank baits




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Bruce, I would not round the lip as much, try a smaller radius on the corners. Maybe move the weight on the front half of balanced center about a half inch. Good luck
Gbay Giant
Posted 3/8/2007 3:12 AM (#243484 - in reply to #243450)
Subject: RE: New batch of crank baits


I think usually, if the lip is wider than the lure body you get a tighter action, when the bodies wider than the lip you get a wide wobble.

It looks like your bait and lip are the same width (look very nice by the way) you could either try to widen your lip or sand the body a little thinner to get the action you want. Just a thought.
NoFrills
Posted 3/8/2007 11:02 AM (#243539 - in reply to #243450)
Subject: Re: New batch of crank baits




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Neat post.
Gives us non-builders an up close look at how thee things are made. Make us appreciate em more.
mikie
Posted 3/9/2007 8:32 AM (#243702 - in reply to #243450)
Subject: Re: New batch of crank baits





Location: Athens, Ohio		That photo of the thru wire construction is amazing. Good luck with these, Bruce. m
Esox chaser
Posted 3/9/2007 9:51 AM (#243719 - in reply to #243450)
Subject: RE: New batch of crank baits




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Location: Appleton, WI		A very well made bait!!!
BOOMHOWER
Posted 3/9/2007 9:13 PM (#243823 - in reply to #243450)
Subject: RE: New batch of crank baits


Man awesome design and through wire. It must have taken alot of time to rough out. As far as a tighter wobble I would change your bill design to more like a coffin style and make it shorter, I would also try and make it the same width as the lure itself.
BruceKY
Posted 4/3/2007 7:52 PM (#248727 - in reply to #243450)
Subject: RE: New batch of crank baits





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Location: KY		I have been working with the first and second of my shad crank baits. I went ahead and painted the first, even though I have not been able to tune it the way I would like it to swim. It "hunts" excessively to the point where it will roll over in both directions at a fast retrieve.

The second however swims great. The significant difference, I believe, is the position of the line tie. It is moved closer to the nose of the bait. I actually used a little less weight in the second to get a faster rise. After painting and e-tex the first backs up slower than I would like.

I hope my sharing the lessons I am learning helps someone. Almost everything I know about lurebuilding I have learned on the net.

CUOTW,
Bruce



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RiverMan
Posted 4/3/2007 8:12 PM (#248732 - in reply to #243450)
Subject: Re: New batch of crank baits




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Location: Oregon		Bruce,

You have some wonderful woodworking skills...........I could learn some things from you. Congratulations on some beautiful lures.

jed v.
Beaver
Posted 4/3/2007 8:35 PM (#248735 - in reply to #243450)
Subject: RE: New batch of crank baits


I too, love to see the entire through-wire process.
That is a real work of art.
Bet it only takes about 20 minutes to make one, hey?
Beav
Tigger
Posted 4/3/2007 9:11 PM (#248742 - in reply to #248735)
Subject: RE: New batch of crank baits





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Location: Burton, Ohio		Bruce those are amazing baits. Like everyone else I have learned alot from you. If you ever give classes on "thru wire construction" I want to be in the front row!
John
Jason413
Posted 4/3/2007 10:08 PM (#248756 - in reply to #248742)
Subject: RE: New batch of crank baits




Posts: 119


That is as about as solid of a lure as they come! Nice work.
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