Adding weight to crankbaits

[OldTimer]

Lead tape will be VERY hard to find........ it's considered toxic here now. Have you considered trying the smaller diameter solder available at CTC or plumbing retailers?

Even so - adding weight directly to hard baits will destroy the action it took the designers years to perfect.

I've had success adding weight using the rubber core sinkers attached a good 2-3 feet above the lure......... used to do this casting off the grain elevators at Owen Sound. Takes a while to get the timing down - but it works....... tangles can and do happen though.

But best bet is to just get heavier crank baits.

Bomber has a whole line of saltwater hard baits - top, mid depth and deep diving. Prices aren't too bad either. J30's cast well..... and there are others that are even heavier.

http://www.bombersaltwatergrade.com/cata...ghardbaits

Rapala and Live Target do as well but the $ get WOW.

Cheers,

OldTimer