I havent got a lathe for fear of instant divorce
but having lurked for a while so i handcarved some basswood recently and based them on Gary 2 tigers ...these are like bomber long A ...2 oz 7 inch , leave a wide tail wake >>>> on a slow retteive and dive 1-2 ft with a tight ~~~~~~~~~and back up quick . only took a day each
through wired, sealed with epoxy like Gary 2's. Had to cut and file the lips ....anyone know where to get bomber lips ?