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Try a 1/8 jig. It similar to fishing a weightless Senko.

If I fished where there are ten pounders, I would make sure I had the right equipment to handle it.

4" French Fries

Since no electronics I assume you are fishing fairly shallow near the shore May I also assume you are using a jig head with exposed hook? My first change would be to go weedles/snagless. Either with a Texas rig or a hook/jighead with a weedguard. Get into the heavy brush, logs, weeds etc that you may be afraid to throw into now. I use a weightless 5" stick bait knockoff wacky style with an o-ring or shrink tube. Second is a Rage craw on a rage rig. Light as possible. I use 1/8,3/16, or 1/4 twistloc hooks for shallows. Both skip well on spinning gear. Skip it right up to the bank under docks and tree limbs.

Yes full round you will need a two part mold. If not too fancy and no curly tail you may be able to hand pour it. If not injection is needed.

That one will be simple to make and pour as an open pour mold. Make the back (top of bait) flat and pour through that.

Had this bait and never threw it until today. Got out a little late so topwater bite was over. Still managed to call up a small bass. Action on this "wake" bait is like no other. It stays on top at any speed and basically wobbles and walks the dog with a steady retrive. Definitely will throw it more in better conditions.

Yes you cook it right into the plastic. There are special scents sold that are designed for this. They CAN NOT be water based.

Welcome to the site Enforcer. I have been looking over your molds. They look like great quality at an affordable price.

Interesting site that really explains the colors. I like People's worm http://www.roboworm.com/v/vspfiles/assets/images/2012%20color%20descriptions.pdf

Baut making is a hobby and should not be confued as a way to get cheaper baits.

Yes.

Thats why I use straight 20# braid. Never had a fish break off

Not sure any hook will help bring a wack stick through weeds. I also only fish wacky (no weeds here) but would fish texas if we had them.

Regular senkos and sticks use salt to add weight so the bait sinks. That tends to cloud the plastic. Core shots (center diferent color can not be done easily with multi cavity molds. Not many try foil inside. I never tried it.

Fished them this morning for a few hours before it got too hot. Caught 7 small bass skipping under docks and branches. Wacky rigged with single o-ring. Bait sank and shimmied just like a real senko. Only used one bait and still looks like new. I dont fish them Texas so not sure how they would last that way.

I'm showing this to show that it it now possible to get a fairly clear bait that sinks and is as soft as a real Senko. Something that was impossible for anyone or any company to do before. I would not neccesarily fish it clear like that, although as you said I have been making them with different color glitter that really shine and sparkle great.

Glad you figured it out. As said, you cant always ground to the trailer

Just shows that color and matching the hatch is not that important. What counts is that the fish can see it.

Acadamy makes a good one for cheap. River2sea v-joint minnow wake is a nice small jointed option that swims well

Acadamy CRS and CRM. Work great, good colors, and cheap so you wont be afraid to throw it in the thick stuff. 4 bucks and sometimes on sale for 3

This new saltless formula will allow fairly clear baits that show glitter well. Same size, weight, sink rate, and softness as a real one. Durability test are underway. Sorry but I do not sell them. Thanks to Baitjunkys and Wally for initial recon

Yes, in most cases. Just make sure they dont tangle. Just be carefull with suspending baits as you want the replacements to weigh the same.

Good explanation. And dont forget suspending squarebills especially in cold water.

American Shad. Aurora craw (ewd) kills em in spring http://www.luckycraft.com/luckycrafthome/Products/jerkbait/pointer100sp.htm