Hey Ya'll,

   I was wondering what material to make my metal lips out of fo my lures. Is there a type of metal that seems to do the best and what do you think I should use to cut it out with. With scout lips how do I get the correct bend? I have some Ideas, but they are just that. I wanted some input from ya'll on how you do it.

Thanks,

Peter

http://www.efmall.com/plastech/lando.htm <~they make those kinds of lips

steel good strength, but rusts unless coated.       I.e. paint it.

aluminum lightweight does not rust but bends easy. also oxidizes after a while.

              just trying to help. hope it does.

     

My #1 choice would be .030 stainless. You should have no trouble cutting it with a decent pair of tin snips. A block of wood and a band saw is all you'll need to make a simple die set for bending. Good luck

dang, forgot about stainless good point.