I got bored and made this one night I'll call it the chatter crank.

another view

The lip moves side to side and the back end of the lip smacks the plate.

a closer look at the lip

We want to know how it run's!! Might be onto the next best thing... ;D

I'm interested in the action and how it tracks.   I like the way you are thinking.   You also did a nice job on putting that lip design together.

It actually runs straight and each time the lip smacks the plate it sends off different pressure waves. It looks like a jointed bait between the lip and the bait moving with a tighter fluid action. Because the lip moves from side to side you can really feel the bait up the line. Under water it makes a click, click, click, noise. I made it about a year ago and hung it on a shelf. Thought I would get some imput on what every one thought about it.

Also how far you space the lip and the plate effects the side to side action.

Cool idea!

Never mind what people think; finish it up and find out how the fish like it.

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Wood is a little more forgiving than plastic as far as keeping a bait tuned. As long as the wire on the back side is straight and also the back plate the lure will run perfect. Just make sure all your holes you drill are in line. After messing around with it I also noticed if I put the line tie off center the bait hunt or searches more than if you have it set like the picture. You can also off set the back wire to accomplish the same thing. The other version of this lure I made a swim bait where I used the same lip as a hinge. This did away with eye screws.

I'm impressed with the concept and the fact that it works.   I was a skeptic at first.    I think your moving lip is a very cool idea.   How deep does your bait run?

This bait runs about 5ft deep. The more you restrict the lip from moving side to side the deeper it runs.

You should build one.

The lip moves side to side and the back end of the lip smacks the plate.

Now that is thinking outside the "tackle box". Nice concept.

Thats a differant idea Chris. Looks cool.

thank you