Suspending baits

GraphiteZen · 03-30-2008, 05:36 PM

Ok first, I didn't flunk physics, I never took it in the first place.

Here's the deal. I have taken some floating Rapalas and wrapped the hooks with lead wire to make them suspend. My question is this: Does the density of water change by elevation (more pressure/less pressure)? I know that temperature makes a difference but is it enough to effect the buoyancy of a crank bait? I don't think these two things would really make a difference but I wanted to ask people who use them just in case.

On a funny note, I wrapped the hooks on one of my Rapalas with lead, set it the sink and it sank. Took off a little lead, sank. Took off more and it still sank. I repeated this procedure for 10 minutes until I was getting down to there not being much lead left at all. I start thinking what the hell then look at the blade: "Countdown". DOH!

cavdad45 · 03-30-2008, 06:06 PM

Elevation changes would be so minute that it would make no difference with your lure's ability to suspend.

Why not just by a couple suspending lures? They are only $5 or so, unless you go Japanese or LC.

GraphiteZen · 03-30-2008, 06:13 PM

03-30-2008, 05:36 PM	#1
GraphiteZen Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 362	Suspending baits Ok first, I didn't flunk physics, I never took it in the first place. Here's the deal. I have taken some floating Rapalas and wrapped the hooks with lead wire to make them suspend. My question is this: Does the density of water change by elevation (more pressure/less pressure)? I know that temperature makes a difference but is it enough to effect the buoyancy of a crank bait? I don't think these two things would really make a difference but I wanted to ask people who use them just in case. On a funny note, I wrapped the hooks on one of my Rapalas with lead, set it the sink and it sank. Took off a little lead, sank. Took off more and it still sank. I repeated this procedure for 10 minutes until I was getting down to there not being much lead left at all. I start thinking what the hell then look at the blade: "Countdown". DOH! __________________ When I die, screw some hooks into my spine and head for the deep water.

03-30-2008, 06:13 PM	#3
GraphiteZen Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 362	Gas. __________________ When I die, screw some hooks into my spine and head for the deep water.

03-30-2008, 06:06 PM	#2
cavdad45 Master Angler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: oregon city Posts: 370	Elevation changes would be so minute that it would make no difference with your lure's ability to suspend. Why not just by a couple suspending lures? They are only $5 or so, unless you go Japanese or LC.

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