Grooved Crankbaits

[CJ Basser8]

Does anyone know how to make grooved crankbaits?  They have been a secret down in the Tn area from what I understand and are pretty rare to come by for sale.


Thanks,

CJ

[Buzbait88]

Bass pro shops makes crankbaits with grooves in the side going vertically if thats what you are talking about, but I've never heard of doing that before.

[CJ Basser8]

Its like that, only i have seen it done to Bandit 200's and Deep Little N's.  I woudl like to be able to make them since they always catch a pretty penny when they sell.

[Buzbait88]

Aren't they solid Balsa.  I would think you would probably be able to file grooves into it.

[TightLinez]

That one Buzzbait posted is Rick Clunn's Orion. I have a bunch of them and they're awesome. I think they sell for like $6-$7 now at BPS.

[Fish_myster]

This looks like it could really add some vibes.

[CJ Basser8]

I found out that some guys heat up a metal rod and lay it on the bait to create the grooves on Bandits.  I might try this on some bad baits.....any thoughts on doing this?

[jflures]

If they are wooden use a dremmel tool to make the groves.