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11-12-2008, 07:22 PM
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Spook Question
How do i make a spook (shape and weight)? i cant find any locally to fish so i wan tto try to make my own
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11-12-2008, 07:34 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
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That all depends on what you are looking for, what type of rod you use?? If you are looking for a certain weight spook you will have to play around with body size and with weighting. Do you plan on throwing them with a heavy rod say 10 feet long?? Maybe go a bit large with it. If a lighter rod, something say 9 feet....maybe on the smaller side? Not much help but as I say its all depending on what exactly you are looking for in a spook?
Search the site for pics of others spooks and go from there!
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11-12-2008, 08:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lbifisherman429
How do i make a spook (shape and weight)? i cant find any locally to fish so i wan tto try to make my own
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If you feel inconvenienced because you can't get one locally there are at least a handful of sponsors here that sell them on-line. That's a lot more convenient than making your own. Not that I'm against plug building. |
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11-12-2008, 08:11 PM
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Super Moderator
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There are also sponsors here that sell kits....great way to get started. then you build a few and learn from them.
I believe #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&.com sells them as well as NJTackle.com and Capecodtackle.com
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11-12-2008, 08:13 PM
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This is all you need........
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11-12-2008, 08:35 PM
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Location: Indianapolis, IN
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Do a search on the "Zara Spook"
That should give you all the info you need on a "Spook"
Bernzy
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11-12-2008, 08:46 PM
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Thanks guys!
it didn't even dawn on me to check a sponsor.
as alwasy thanks for the Help
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11-13-2008, 09:38 AM
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I think building your own is more rewarding than buying one, not saying that I don't support the sponsors, but its just a fun process to do it yourself.
make a couple of shapes and sizes to see what you like, put the weight in a couple different places, its a lot of fun to play around with it.
A basic spook shape is where the fattest part of the body is about 1/3 of the way back from the front, and then just taper both ends to a point, or close to a point. Start with that basic shape, and play around to see what works best for you.
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11-13-2008, 12:12 PM
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These are the basic Spook shapes. Any shape other than this is altogether a different plug style
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11-13-2008, 01:25 PM
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Registered Grandpa
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11-13-2008, 01:45 PM
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Hi Dave |
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11-13-2008, 03:20 PM
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Registered Grandpa
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What kind of wood do you guys prefer for your spooks?
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11-13-2008, 07:02 PM
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I like lighter more buoyant woods, like Basswood or Western Red Cedar. Add a little lead here and there and you will be good to go.
Buoyancy = action.
Bernzy
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11-13-2008, 07:12 PM
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Geezer Gone Wild
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bernzy
I like lighter more buoyant woods, like Basswood or Western Red Cedar. Add a little lead here and there and you will be good to go.
Buoyancy = action.
Bernzy
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Yup, we like action okay. |
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11-14-2008, 11:29 AM
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Registered Grandpa
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Thanks.  Ya keep me learnin.  |
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11-14-2008, 03:03 PM
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Covered in Sawdust
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What about White Cedar for spooks? Anybody use it?
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11-14-2008, 04:04 PM
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Uncle Remus
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Yup. works good
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11-15-2008, 06:16 PM
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Afterhours Custom Plugs
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a few...
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11-17-2008, 09:42 PM
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#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& i didn't see that on your site when i looked thanks for linking
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11-18-2008, 08:07 PM
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Hydro Orientated Lures
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Fashion a 5"-6" plug similar in shape to the Good Year blimp .. Weight 2/3 the way back with a 00 shot .. Paint pearl white with a splash of red .. You'll catch with that ..
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11-19-2008, 09:44 AM
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Uncle Remus
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Eddies Lead Zeppelin.
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11-19-2008, 09:48 AM
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salty, most people like to weight their spooks either in the tail, or in the belly, not both. How is the action on your kits? I would think it wouldn't be as lively because of the dual weight placement...
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11-19-2008, 11:37 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by go4broke44
salty, most people like to weight their spooks either in the tail, or in the belly, not both. How is the action on your kits? I would think it wouldn't be as lively because of the dual weight placement...
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I use them in both places....helps with the Glide |
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