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Spooks work because the heavy tail tries to swing by the lighter more water resistant nose.
Tail weight the thing so it sits vertical with its head about 1- 1 1/2" above water and it will work fine (provided the chin shape is tapered enough not to launch the plug upwards too much). Your shape looks good.
If you want a more glidey/subtle plug put a big slug between the tail and belly hook (about 2/3 back) drill through it and set it up to float at 30 degrees with the water line at the chin and 1/3-1/2 way up the back. Moving the front hook forward a bit also helps. Drop your line tie below midline some. It will be fine.
Pine, basswood, cedar are all fine.
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