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Originally Posted by numbskull
Maple or birch for needles/darters
AYC/AWC/Pine/Basswood for swimmers/pencils/spooks
AYC/maple for jointeds
You will build much better plugs if you learn to weight them, although darters usually don't require it.
Depth control on plugs is dependent on many factors....not just the wood used.
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I understand the depth control variables, the main concern is that heavier wood = sinks more than wanted with hardware on it and heavily affects the motion.
I know it sounds odd, but I have a bunch of split shots laying around, would using them as the lure weight be feasible (sorry I watched a lot of Macguyver growing up)?
Adding weight, you put weight in the tail for the lures including the darters or you need weight in the belly as well?
This advice is really great, I really appreciate it.