This "Is" the Place - 2012 - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

the greek · 02-12-2012, 10:15 AM

Anyone ever try to build a CCBC 7600 surf darter? Anyone ever use one? They seem to be real scarce. Was it because they fished well and got used or because they were only made for a very short while? Always wanted to try and build one but never got around to it. I like the shape alot. Don't even know if they were more of a surface lure or if they were really a darter.

Sgt Striper · 02-12-2012, 10:19 AM

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Anyone ever try to build a CCBC 7600 surf darter? Anyone ever use one? They seem to be real scarce. Was it because they fished well and got used or because they were only made for a very short while? Always wanted to try and build one but never got around to it. I like the shape alot. Don't even know if they were more of a surface lure or if they were really a darter.

From what I hear they didn't swim great, Gary Soldati has been working on his version for a few years and I think he has it about right now. I think there may be a pic. of it on his site.

blondterror · 02-12-2012, 10:21 AM

like the top 2 CCBC ?

the greek · 02-12-2012, 10:25 AM

Yes BT. Thanks Sarge. I figured as much as you never really see anyone trying to reproduce them.

BigFish · 02-12-2012, 10:29 AM

Anyone clue me in on how to post pics here from my Iphone??

blondterror · 02-12-2012, 10:37 AM

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Anyone clue me in on how to post pics here from my Iphone??

You could email them to your email acct ... downsize them with Picasa (export function) and they upload them via your PC

BigFish · 02-12-2012, 10:40 AM

Sounds like I am outta luck because (Myassa) don't know (#^&#^&#^&#^&ta) about this stuff???

Sgt Striper · 02-16-2012, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by the greek

Anyone ever try to build a CCBC 7600 surf darter? Anyone ever use one? They seem to be real scarce. Was it because they fished well and got used or because they were only made for a very short while? Always wanted to try and build one but never got around to it. I like the shape alot. Don't even know if they were more of a surface lure or if they were really a darter.

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like the top 2 CCBC ?

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I heard the first version had the line tie in the mouth and they needed to put it up on the diving plane which they did in the next version...

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Yes BT. Thanks Sarge. I figured as much as you never really see anyone trying to reproduce them.

Maybe we should do a "CC Surf Darter Challenge"

I'm in for it, this is one of the plugs that's on my "give it a try list"

BigFish · 02-16-2012, 09:22 AM

I would give one a try? Maybe get a bunch of guys to make a few (must be tested) and all get together on the water someplace and fish and see how they work....maybe swap them?

Sgt Striper · 02-16-2012, 08:22 PM

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I would give one a try? Maybe get a bunch of guys to make a few (must be tested) and all get together on the water someplace and fish and see how they work....maybe swap them?

That's what I like about you Larry, Always up to a challenge!
Plus I know you like Creek Chubs.

Sgt Striper · 02-12-2012, 11:41 AM

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like the top 2 CCBC ?

Chris, can you send me some dim's on the large one?

blondterror · 02-12-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by the greek

Anyone ever try to build a CCBC 7600 surf darter? Anyone ever use one? They seem to be real scarce. Was it because they fished well and got used or because they were only made for a very short while? Always wanted to try and build one but never got around to it. I like the shape alot. Don't even know if they were more of a surface lure or if they were really a darter.

ted-

I made the red headed one for a lady friend who uses it for fresh water bass fishing in maine... she has caught LM, SM, and pickeral with it on Highland lake in Bridgton. It is close to a CCBC darter...

Rockfish9 · 02-16-2012, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by the greek

Anyone ever try to build a CCBC 7600 surf darter? Anyone ever use one? They seem to be real scarce. Was it because they fished well and got used or because they were only made for a very short while? Always wanted to try and build one but never got around to it. I like the shape alot. Don't even know if they were more of a surface lure or if they were really a darter.

yes... through trial and error I finally got one to do what I wanted with a tail weight( wlike the original)... I've got several on my bench in need of final paint... hopefully for plugfest...

Sgt Striper · 02-16-2012, 09:46 AM

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yes... through trial and error I finally got one to do what I wanted with a tail weight( wlike the original)... I've got several on my bench in need of final paint... hopefully for plugfest...

Maple?

Rockfish9 · 02-16-2012, 10:02 AM

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Maple?

no sir.. WRC... I've tried them out of everything reasonable.. best results were with WRC.. the original was White cedar..they scrapped it when there was a WC shortage so they could continue to make more lucrative plugs like the Pikie...

Sgt Striper · 03-01-2012, 09:40 AM

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no sir.. WRC... I've tried them out of everything reasonable.. best results were with WRC.. the original was White cedar..they scrapped it when there was a WC shortage so they could continue to make more lucrative plugs like the Pikie...

Mike, I'm going to try AYC, NWC on a large one, and maybe basswood.
We really need to get Numby, Paul and any of the other darter guys in on this!

Ryan560 · 03-03-2012, 09:40 AM

Couldn't make it to plugfest,but I finished this stuff up last night. Gonna test them out today. The needles are all floaters, except for the green one with purple around the eye that's a slow sinker. Looking forward to seeing some plugfest pictures