Quote:
Originally posted by steelhead
I'm thinking about trying a few small tweeks. Not sure what to try first. Move the screw eye at the nose of the plug about 1/2" further back up the face of the plug. Add a touch more weight to the nose (either a tiny piece of lead under the nose or a bigger front treble. Also a single trailing hook to lighten the rear of the plug. And finally, maybe a small metal lip, although that would be a last resort.
|
All are good possibilities... ain't experimenting and tweaking fun?
On moving the eyelet, sometimes the slightest change -- one-sixteenth of an inch on small plugs; maybe an eighth on yours -- in it's position, relative to lure length and weighting will make all the difference... so go slow. I'd layout and pre-drill at least six new positions, on the nose, before your take it back out. Directly above the eye is one spot I'd try (if your front weight is directly below the eye, or in that general area... that way, you can just unscrew and move it to a different spot. The lure's reaction will tell you whether you're going the right direction or not.
I'd also loose the tail/rear weight if you're trying to get it to swim freely... better to weight a swimmer in one spot, especially a lipless, and in the front third of the belly... doesn't cast as well, but wiggles much better.
Good luck... like the basic shape you're working with.
Threaded Mode