Jason Angel

Yeah, I was aiming more at a baitcast setup with this post, but I'm more than welcome to hear opinions on spinning rods. Don't use a spinning rod as much while bass fishing as I really focus on topwaters like hollow bellies. But I can think of a few times I would like a spinning rod for topwater. I'll check them out!

This has been something I've been wondering about ever since I started getting into bass fishing (maybe a year or so now), what's considered "light" for a rod and reel combo? I'm waiting on my tax refund and might end up ordering a new rod and reel online, and want a relatively light setup. I guess I haven't handled enough rods to really get an idea of what it means. And I also like to be able to quantify in ounces to really good a good grasp on the idea. Of course it's gonna come down to opinion, but I'd like to get a concensus on it.

I considered the plastic, but I'd like to have it float so I can pause and retrieve super slow. I like the idea of a hard lure, too. But, who knows where this project might head. I bought two and one came in that's basically useless. The wooden segments aren't cut right, so I do have one I could use as a guinea pig. I'll let you know what I use and how well it works. What is your idea as far as hooks go? There's no way the body segments on mine will be able to hold a hanger. I was considered a line through, myself.

How long would you guess the linseed oil scent would last on it? And would the quick drying stuff be alright to use with it? I might just take it all apart and find a way to mold it and make it out of resin if the wood gives me enough trouble. I've got until spring, so I'm in no rush lol.

Hey guys, I'm new to this site and to lure making. I just got two of those wiggly bulsa wood snakes you see for kids that are about 12" long and I want to make it a topwater. My first problem is that I don't know how to seal it. Thing is what makes it wiggly is that the wood segments are glued to cloth. Is there any sealant that won't make the cloth rigid?