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little one

Posted 3/7/2012 4:07 PM (#544373)
Subject: lil topwater

Posts: 501

Location: S.Wisconsin

Here is a small 4" tailbait that i was asked to do up. Kinda like a old pikie color. The pics dont show the gold sparkle well but i am pleased.

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RIVER MUSKY

Posted 3/7/2012 5:48 PM (#544399 - in reply to #544373)
Subject: Re: lil topwater

Posts: 731

Location: martinsburg wv

looks good matt

TheMuskyMan

Posted 3/7/2012 6:49 PM (#544412 - in reply to #544373)
Subject: Re: lil topwater

Posts: 339

Location: Maryland

looks like a winner to me

Slime King

Posted 3/8/2012 8:34 AM (#544495 - in reply to #544373)
Subject: Re: lil topwater

Posts: 494

Location: midwest

Looks good! Do you have any problems with the bait having such a small mass and the heavy tail cup, rolling during the retrieve?

little one

Posted 3/8/2012 11:16 AM (#544553 - in reply to #544495)
Subject: Re: lil topwater

Posts: 501

Location: S.Wisconsin

That amount of cup is the starting point. When i tune it im sure i will have to take some out but i try to walk the line of having the max "pop" without the bait rolling. There is a bit of lead in the belly and the hook will add a little weight down ther as well to help with the rolling.

little one

Posted 3/8/2012 3:32 PM (#544650 - in reply to #544373)
Subject: RE: lil topwater

Posts: 501

Location: S.Wisconsin

Runs good but i need to reshaft it with the right wire. I used welding rod to test it with while i have shafts on order

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ShutUpNFish

Posted 3/8/2012 6:39 PM (#544698 - in reply to #544373)
Subject: Re: lil topwater

Posts: 1202

Location: Money, PA

Sweet lure...I'm guessing a creek chub pattern? I see you got a little too close with one of the dots...I do that too sometimes, it gives the lure character IMO. And the red hook is a nice added touch of color.

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little one

Posted 3/8/2012 6:59 PM (#544703 - in reply to #544698)
Subject: Re: lil topwater

Posts: 501

Location: S.Wisconsin

Yup thats kinda the pattern. I never get too close on my dots..........that was done intentionally ..lol. it happens but the fish wont care. Thanks man

Guest

Posted 3/8/2012 9:07 PM (#544735 - in reply to #544373)
Subject: RE: lil topwater

it aint a mistake its a beauty mark ...hehe

etch

Posted 3/9/2012 4:53 AM (#544762 - in reply to #544373)
Subject: Re: lil topwater

Posts: 309

Location: canada

sweet paint and bait

Etch

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