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Isn't that the truth! I can pour a craw chunk real well now but my little 3" drop shot minnow sucks tp pour! Allen

They are what you add to make the bait float. Straight aluminite will slowly sink and the micro balloons are a filler that adds bouancy. Allen

I have tried pouring these before but with a large hook and a small head I had problems. There was not much room for both the hook and base hole pin so the weedguards didn't want to stay in. The only way I could get it to work close was to use the 1/4oz cavity and pour straight solder which is alot less dense than lead. Allen

THe cranks I have been making are poured out of Aluminite urethane resin and microballoons in a silicone mold. Allen

I have been using thru wire on my crankbaits because it is just easier but mine are not made of wood. Allen

The reason I ask is I am having a custom head spun and cannot choose a weight? I too fish spinnerbaits from 1/8-1oz but at $125+ per size molds would get really expensive. Most of the time I am using a 3/8 or 1/2oz depending on different situations. If I can' t soon guess I will just go with 7/16oz and call it a day. Allen

What weight does everyone use? I am guessing that 3/8 and 1/2 are the two most popular sizes but wanted to ask. Allen

Worms specifically or soft plastics in general? For some reason I have't used a curly tailed worm in years. The worm I use the most is a Zoom finesse worm because it just works. Creature baits and lizards work really well so I would pick up some. Below I will post the soft plastics that I would not be without. Zoom finesse worm- green pumkin, black, smokey joe Zoom baby brush hog- green pumkin 90% of the time I use this color Zoom 6" lizard- black, white, tequila sunrise, natural blue Kinami flash 4"- natural shad, gold shad, watermelon Wincos jerk shad- pearl glimmer (this is a hand poured fluke that sinks) Zoom tiny fluke- the 2.5" one in albino for drop shotting If you notice I do not used a lot of different colors as I have learned they are not needed. When in doubt use green pumkin as it just works everywhere. Allen

Are you talking about the hook hangers? All the crankbaits I have seen either have screw in eyelets or whats called thru wire which is a single piece of wire. Allen

The jigheads are going in the mail today along with a couple drop shot minnows. I am trying a new method of dipping the heads in clear plastic after I but they eyes on to ecure them let me know what you think. Allen

http://www.barlowstackle.com/acb/showdetl.cfm?&DID=6&Product_ID=2885&CATID=57 Actually a 45 degree but it fits in the 60 degree mold. Allen

Those baits are molded as one piece the lip and body are not seperate. You can grind down some of the lip to alter the action but not remove it. It would be easier to make a complete bait out of balsa than remove the current lip and replace it. Allen

Are those the "Jakobs heads" that I see for sale? I just use black, light and dark brown for jigs anymore. Allen

Not mentioning a model but a purchase tip. Micheal's the craft store sends out a 40% off coupon all the time so pick one up and see what they have. Allen

I do not care for it at all. Allen

Nice! I was looking to find someone to airbrush the Punisher skull on one for me but I bought one of the new masks called "dictator". Allen

I have one or two that are painted like that top one and have always wondered if they were custom painted? Mine are super rogue's and if you want them they are available for trade. Allen

What kind of crankbaits? Lately I have been getting my crankbait supplies at aluminite.com 8-) You may want to try lurecraft.com though for wood crankbaits. Allen

Bare hook, open brass swivel, gummy worm (that was a bet that I won), bream on a bank sinker he didn't let go of it until I pulled him out of the water. Allen

http://cgi.ebay.com/SHIMANO-Diving-Crank-DC-65A-Lime-Chart_W0QQitemZ230175972426QQihZ013QQcategoryZ7300QQcmdZViewItem This one is similar. Allen

I remember seeing a picture on here that someone posted saying they were looking for them. Picked up 3 at the Timonium show for $4 each. Allen

What about KY? Allen

I am a lot better at making baits than taking pictures! I have also been eyeing up your pics for inspiration. My airbrush has a problem with the fleshy part connects to the airbrush Allen

I found the airbrush and the thing is so corroded that it isn't even worth shipping. Allen

Here is my crappy pic of the bait. Allen