Floppy fish

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Requires extra materials Crafted specifically for my dad but he requested that I share it with others. I combined some of his lures and decided to model it after a bluegill fish. It sinks quickly in water, and I added a cavity for BBs. He stated that it works effectively and has caught several fish using this lure. Adding one or two small BBs generates a significant amount of noise despite their tiny size. Update: After experimenting with different settings, I discovered that if I drilled a hole between the eyes of the lure, the fish tend to dive deeper into the water before returning to the surface. I have added an image for reference. Materials Glue - I typically use Weldon 4, but superglue can also be used effectively Steel Rod cutter, Dremel, etc Steel Rod with a diameter of 1/8 inch, M3 screw (20mm) with the head removed, and #216 screw eyes. I prefer using the top image for the V joint as it allows for considerable flip-flop action. Epoxy, acetone, and patience are required to complete this project. I use 5-minute epoxy for my creations. The head should be epoxied in the morning, and the tail should be added in the evening. To preserve my brush, I soak it in nail polish remover. I paint each part separately before gluing the head together and adding all the screws - then applying epoxy. Finally, assemble with the tail and epoxy the tail. Assembly Head Do not glue eye screws yet 1. Glue the parts together 2. Insert the eye screws inside the V joint, twisting them until the thread is no longer visible. Ensure they are horizontal. Do not glue the eye screws initially; instead, do it correctly from the start Tail 1. Cut the steel rod to fit the groove 2. Place the head through the screws with the eye screws facing horizontally. Then, add/slide the bottom half of the tail until it fits into place. Make sure the screw relief of the tail is towards you; I have damaged a few lures due to this mistake. 3. Attach the other tail before gluing it in place. Verify that it can flip-flop easily and produces a clicking sound when moved. If it does not, loosen the screws 4. Feel free to glue the screws now