Masterlure Rocket

[chefchris401]

Originally Posted by numbskull

Looks like you'll need to rebend the lip if you are trying to stay true to the original action.

What sort of weight do they carry?

like lou said no weight at all but it had 3-5/0 trebles on it when i got it, original hardware, even the old rusted hooks were hard to bend open, very thick and heavy.

[Sgt Striper]

Originally Posted by BigFish

Looks awesome! You nailed it! Can't quite be sure but a little heads up....only cut your lip slot deep enough to fit the lip! You really want it set back against the slot so it remains stable and straight! Looks like the widening taper of the body is simply eclipsing the width of the lip at the body! Love the body.....nice work! Get that sucker painted!!

So which color? Blue or green? And how about posting some of the beauties you have done lately, those are some sweet repro's!!

Originally Posted by chefchris401

like lou said no weight at all but it had 3-5/0 trebles on it when i got it, original hardware, even the old rusted hooks were hard to bend open, very thick and heavy.

Amazing how many of the makers relied on hook size and weight to get their plugs to swim.

[Sgt Striper]

Almost done!

And look, I finally bought a scale, digital too...wonders never cease

[BigFish]

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!!!

[Sgt Striper]

My buddy picked up a Masterlure Straight Eel the other day at a yard sale ( big $$..$1.00) It's approx 8", was it any good and worth duping??

[numbskull]

Originally Posted by Sgt Striper

My buddy picked up a Masterlure Straight Eel the other day at a yard sale ( big $$..$1.00) It's approx 8", was it any good and worth duping??

I built some and fished them a bit. I was not too impressed but didn't give them the chance they probably deserved. I did get one middling bass so they have some potential. Habs also made a loose copy and I think someone, Luds perhaps, had success with it

[WoodyCT]

Originally Posted by numbskull

Habs also made a loose copy and I think someone, Luds perhaps, had success with it

Called the Habs Stixx
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[Clogston29]

Originally Posted by numbskull

I built some and fished them a bit. I was not too impressed but didn't give them the chance they probably deserved. I did get one middling bass so they have some potential. Habs also made a loose copy and I think someone, Luds perhaps, had success with it

i got a 38 lb fish on a black habs stix, just a few days before john passed. it was the only one I had and I haven't fished it since. fish hit on only my second cast with the plug. didn't get another hit on it. dumb luck.