Leerie Ice Cream

[swsmith]

Dar...what material have you used to make the popper section?

[dar]

Mr Smith

I used a foam called depron. All the radio control aircraft shops sell it, quite pricey but very light. I am sure you can use any kind of hard foam.

I made grooves in 2 pieces of foam and laminated an earbud shaft between the layers. The trace runs through the tube.

I will post a few pics this weekend.

[swsmith]

very nice....just interested as to the weight cos it could be quite interesting tryin to cast something like that if it was heavy...

[rols]

very nice....just interested as to the weight cos it could be quite interesting tryin to cast something like that if it was heavy...

stop being a woos, just use a heavier rod....gee whiz

[dar]

I'll be happy to make you one to test.

[dar]

Finally got a chance to go and cast this lil guy. It casts a country mile no problemo.

Fine tuning required on whether it land hook up or down. Hook up it skips on the surface. Hook down.... it dives.

Maybe the variety will nail em?

[CTHOMAS]

Try bending the hook shank backwards.This could induce more movement.

[dar]

Not sure what you mean?

[poppernel]

Hope it works!!! Only one way to find out.....

Firstly!! I dont see a trailing hook. I also dont see how bending the hook will alter its movemement. Whether this one lands hook up or down, little difference in head shape. top or bottom.

Maybe just ''chisel nose it'', then you know what to expect.

DAVE

[Kevin James]

Might I make a suggestion and peg your hook.

We do this on some of the offshore rigs we fish. Simple as placing a toothpick into the earbud hole. Can peg your hook up, down or anywhere in between.
In my experience, I would be inclined to peg the hook down, thereby lifting the nose slightly.

By keeping the retrieve low, you will get more of a popper type action.

Just a thought -