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Old 01-27-2010, 12:06 PM   #1
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Masterlure eels

Here's a big group of Masterlure eels I just finished for a swap on the other site. I'm very happy I built a few extras for myself and I just might have one for trade a plugfest. The first picture shows my version in comparison to the original. They swim down 1-2 feet on a normal retrieve. I'll probably rig my own with a flag tail but the swim best with 3 trebles as they balance out the plug. They weigh in at 3 3/8oz and measure 9".
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Old 01-27-2010, 12:08 PM   #2
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nice job. what lip did you go with on those?

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Old 01-27-2010, 12:12 PM   #3
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beauties. great job

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Old 01-27-2010, 12:28 PM   #4
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Great plugs.
I'm curious, what does your original weigh? I've seen several versions.
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Old 01-27-2010, 12:31 PM   #5
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Great plugs.
I'm curious, what does your original weigh? I've seen several versions.
What he said...

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Old 01-27-2010, 12:44 PM   #6
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nice job. what lip did you go with on those?
I used a unmodified Pikie 3. The original also has a pikie 3 but its bent much different. This caused me to change the weighting and slightly modify the body.

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Great plugs.
I'm curious, what does your original weigh? I've seen several versions.
My original comes in at 3 1/2 ounces.
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Old 01-27-2010, 12:53 PM   #7
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Old 01-27-2010, 09:45 PM   #8
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My original comes in at 3 1/2 ounces.
Thanks. I have one that looks identical to yours. It weighs 3.75oz and has a weight each side of the joint. I think the later versions with the cupped eyes were lighter (but don't have one to check).
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Old 01-28-2010, 07:14 PM   #9
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A229 make sure you say hello @ Plugfest

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Old 01-29-2010, 09:09 AM   #10
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Old 01-29-2010, 11:25 AM   #11
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Thanks. I have one that looks identical to yours. It weighs 3.75oz and has a weight each side of the joint. I think the later versions with the cupped eyes were lighter (but don't have one to check).
i got one. it weighs 3.8 with 2, 4/0 vmc's on the belly. No hook on tail as it has never been put in drink and that is how it was given to me. It also has a vertical lip slot not like you's guys one.

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Old 01-29-2010, 03:52 PM   #12
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Man, the suppliers must love it when someones making jointeds for a swap. Thats a lot of hardware! Great looking plugs Dan! Love the paint schemes.
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Old 01-29-2010, 04:29 PM   #13
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nice plugs... I've been back to look at them several times ..

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Old 01-31-2010, 09:35 AM   #14
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I'll be looking for you at Plugfest. Jointed for a jointed swap???

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