Wood type for smaller surface / sub surface plugs?

[Muskyslayer96]

Hey fellas,

I'm going to try and make some smaller stuff this year (3.5-4.5" & .75" diameter). I tried to make some surfsters and surface / sub-surface swimmers out of some scrap cherry I had laying around, with litte success (too heavy with hardware). Here is a pic.....
I'm going to try a smaller hook and a smaller aluminum lip to see if it will work better. I also have some Basswood in the same dimensions for turning, will that work better?

For all you guys who build smaller stuff, I'm interested in your thoughts. thanks in advance for you help. I hope the fall is treating everyone well and all are getting the shops ready for building season to start

MS

[The Dad Fisherman]

Basswood

[Rockfish9]

western red is good as well..

[ProfessorM]

I am using a lot more pine nowadays.
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[Muskyslayer96]

Thanks fellas....
Don'y have AYC up here in WI, looking for a source of clear white pine. Any suggestions?

MS

[O.D. Mike]

I use a local mill down the street, the last time I spent $20 and I cut just over 100 blanks.