Principles of Lure Design: Center of Gravity & Buoyancy by Larry Dahberg Pt.2

In Part 2, Principles of Lure Design, Larry discusses how Center of Gravity & Buoyancy and how those principles affect the way a lure acts and performs in the water.

Bouyancy, using two different materials together:

• Resin (heavier than water) + Alumifoam (tough and bouyoant)
• Microballon Resin + Tungsten Powder

Center of gravity

• Top water lure - balance weight in back
• Slapper - all weight in rear as it stands up
• Zig Zag - even balance across lure sinking evenly in water
• Crank Bait - create balance at pivot point