Weight for a Mavrick swimma
 

I made a mavrick type swimmer yesterday but just cant figure out how to weight it. Its made out of pine and is about an 1" at thickest point. Any suggestions? :-}

maybe between the lip and the belly hole put a nice slug of lead :huh: it's a start, ya have to try somewhere. Maybe a tad of lead in the rear also but with that profile, I would think it needs a heavy belly.

I have not made any of that style, but for the cranks and minnow types I put a slug in the belly at the thickest part of the plug. I add enough weight so that the plug sits in the water with between 1/4 and 1/3 of the back above the water line when the hooks and lip are attached. I would stay away from lead in the tail unless you get too much swing in the tail and a larger hook will not calm it down.

Jigman

I like that style ,, Put a hook hanger instead of a belly swivel and you got a Gary2.. A totally sealed plug ..

Thanks guys :-}

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