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Old 01-02-2009, 06:43 PM   #19
numbskull
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I've built and fished a bunch over the years. Most come in like a torpedo, which works surprisingly well with rips and pauses. The point jude was better because it would veer during the retrieve (but I had hook fouling with the flaptail on a 2 hook version). Paul's Lido copy is by far the most versatile. It works much like a Jigman spook, but with a tail splash and flap. So much so, I'm pretty sure you could modify a Jigman spook to do the same thing. I do think the plug is better if it floats, letting it rest then ripping it while it veers and throws its tail drives fish nuts. Dropping the line tie below midline helps the action as well. The flaptail connection below the plug works better than coming straight off the tail wire loop. After seeing Paul's, I changed the flaptail connection from a swivel (first photo) to a bent wire,screw eye, and washer, (second photo) which works better (more tail action and no fouling).
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