What is the best choice for types of wood to use making darters?

I was told that it was oak, just curious.

BIRCH

Maple or birch Frank. I used Birch and it turns real nice. Salty has some real nice birch stock. Expect to have some duds so make a bunch.

a minute late as usual.:)

I use soft maple and soak it in sealer until I get the weight I want.
BM, Musso, and I think Pichney used hard maple
Gibbs supposedly used birch
Splitting is an issue particularly with hard maple
Weight gain while in sealer is an issue with all three.

Maple or birch Frank. I used Birch and it turns real nice. Salty has some real nice birch stock. Expect to have some duds so make a bunch.


THANKS PAUL, AND THANK YOU SCOTTY........