Here's something a little different, the "PacMan" popper/diver.

3" crank

Big popper. Tried a new paint pattern on this one...

3" fat crank

5" jitterbug knock-off

4" pikie minnow

This one's for my sister for her birthday. Maybe I'll actually let her fish it...

cool baits, very original like always!

how's the action on that jitterbug? from the picture the lip appears to just be bent in half, not "cupped" like a regular jitterbug lip. i'm wondering how this affects the action....

i really like that new "tiger" looking paintjob too

Exceptional work there Ben. Like your bold color combinations. Now that swimbait may be a sissy looking bait but I'll bet it is a bass magnet.

Keep up the carving your baits get better every time you post.

Very nice indeed

Man, is that impressive work. I have been considering trying metal for lips on future crankbaits. Have you noted any differences in action between metal vs. lexan lips? Thanks.

I don't know why, but I have a sudden urge to eat skittles.

Thanks guys.

Dave, the action on my jitterbug is about the same as a standard 'bug.

Islandbass, lexan will usually give a better action than a metal bill of the same size and shape but the metal bill will run deeper.

cool .. I like your sisters bday gift best ..  ;D