Slip never used wood , we always use these or other "wobblers" for lakers / trout/ salmon, down deep , they move "wicked"
toss a few in with your Home Made
Cool stuff Bruce. Have you swam it yet?
What I've found in making that type of plug is a bigger lip is needed as compared to a similar sized plastic or balsa constructed lure. Ive wanted to try circuit board for the lip. There was a couple selling pre-cut lips but I lost the link and the drive to look. Let us know how it turns out.