(Almost) finished PVC crank

[Fishwhittler]

A while back I posted a PVC crankbait I was working on. Since then I have been suffering from W.L.M.W.D. (Winter Lure Making Withdrawl Disorder ;D). I'm finally back at lure building, and I've nearly got my first PVC crank finished; all it needs is another coat of epoxy.

I was going for a color similar to the Megabass "Aka Tora" color.

Let me know what you think.

Ben

[Steven Ladner]

I like that body stlye, and love the pattern. Very unique 

[florida strain]

nice paint..

[jr1945]

good job Ben. are you a pvc convert now? i haven't used wood for about 4 years now.

[BIG M]

Great looking bait Ben.   Don't go to the PVC darkside, balsa wood is the way to go

[FL Knifemaker]

I like it! I never fished a PVC bait.  I would ASSume they are more dense than balsa?

[Fishwhittler]

Thanks guys.  I'll probably still use wood for some baits, although the PVC is really nice.  There are some difficulties with carving PVC, but on the other hand you can get a uniform bait easier because you don't have to deal with the woodgrain.  The main problem I've found with PVC so far is that it overheats much easier than wood, and with nastier results :-X.

[ToledoEF]

That looks great man, I love the pattern as well. That would be a good color for smallies here in the summer time on the maumee.

[Siebert Outdoors]

that is really cool

[b.Lee]

That looks like an awesome bait

[stalking coyote]

Just send it my way... I'll fish it