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MuskieMike

Posted 1/27/2006 3:08 AM (#174213)
Subject: Weighting a Drop Belly Glider

Location: Des Moines IA

I got a question for you guys. I have a design for a drop belly glider, but I can't get the weighting right. I've tried a few different places , and still can't seem to get a good glide. Do you have any suggestions for a newbie bait maker, on how to find the sweet spot for weighing a glider? I realize I am asking alot , and secrets of the trade are hard to come by, but any help would be appreciated. The proto's I have started with are made of Red Oak, is that a bad choice?

Edited by MuskieMike 1/27/2006 3:10 AM

GMan

Posted 1/27/2006 9:39 AM (#174261 - in reply to #174213)
Subject: RE: Weighting a Drop Belly Glider

Posts: 479

Location: Eden Prairie & Pine Island

The oak is probalby your problem. Its density and weight can really mess with the lure's action i.e. deaden it when you're trying to get a good glide. Oak is fine on a crankbait for which you are relying on the bait being unstable in the water so it wobbles on plane, or for a dive rise jerk bait like a suick, but I haven't had much luck on the glide baits with oak. Try maple, its just as hard, but a little lighter.

Muskie Treats

Posted 1/27/2006 10:01 AM (#174264 - in reply to #174213)
Subject: RE: Weighting a Drop Belly Glider

Posts: 2384

Location: On the X that marks the mucky spot

I second what Gman said. Cedar may also be a good choice.

MuskieMike

Posted 1/27/2006 12:39 PM (#174292 - in reply to #174213)
Subject: RE: Weighting a Drop Belly Glider

Location: Des Moines IA

Thanks, Guys ..... Never even thought of that ......

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