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Old 07-16-2011, 08:28 AM   #1
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Best Lip for Atom 54
Saw that Don from AH is now making some sweet limited release A54s... I want to make a few... maybe 1 or 2 as an eelskin plug.

Which lip is best for the A54?

An A40 looks too big to my eye...
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Old 07-17-2011, 08:07 PM   #2
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PbaDad will know.

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Old 07-20-2011, 09:41 PM   #3
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Salty atom jr lip. 54B has no belly weight. approx 10-11 gram tailweight( cut a 7 gr.weight in half works). drill almost to rear belly hook. Plug is 5 1/2" in length. Widest diameter 1 3/32-1 1/8". Leave 3/16" space between back of lip to plug nose. This where I also tie skin. If you need other specs let me know. This plug is a great diver. bend lip up slightly from stock bend. skins are king on this profile.
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Old 07-21-2011, 06:54 AM   #4
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Original Atom 54 Lip
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Old 07-21-2011, 07:27 AM   #5
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Thanks guys... I will post some pics... paint is taking a long time to dry in this weather... using Rusto blue paint to match the inside color of eel skin.
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Old 07-21-2011, 09:24 AM   #6
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Yes that is the O.E. lip. either swims fine.
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Old 07-21-2011, 04:46 PM   #7
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Atom 54 original & Billy D
Atom 54B plastic & Billy D version
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