Hi All, I just finished up my first batch of topwaters for release. The baits have a 5.5” body length and a weight of 3 oz. They are made from a hand poured 12lb density polyurethane foam. This gives it a density halfway between balsa and cedar. The baits have a hand formed closed loop through wire construction and a hard epoxy finish.  The Topper has deeply cupped globe style blades mounted on easy spinning rivet bearings; overall length on the topper is 7.5”.  The wide body convex bottom design of the creeper allows for a very nice walking action.  All craftsmanship is guaranteed. This batch I’m bringing to the Milwaukee show at the end of the week. I plan to make one more batch before springtime and am now starting a build list.

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Thanks very much guys.

The stuff I use for the bodies is from a company in Hollywood that makes props and stuff. Their website isn’t working properly right now, but here’s the stuff I use:

http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:http://www.silpak.com/products/42-foam-rigid-a-flexible/225-rigid

There are many other companies out there that make rigid urethane foams in varying densities though.  You’ll need a robust mold to withstand the foaming pressure.  I use CNC cut aluminum, but a casting a metal filled epoxy mold may work too.  Pre-warm the mold and vent it well along the parting line.

We sprung for a booth this year Todd, you’ll have to come visit us at the fairgrounds.  We may go to the swap, probably not carrying that much though.