80mm Little Jack Charikom Sinking Lure Blank

Overview

This blank is designed around the characteristics of a sinking vibration lure, giving lure makers a versatile body for building custom lipless crankbaits and vibe-style lures.

At 80mm long and 22.8g, the blank has a relatively compact profile with enough weight to cast well and sink through the water column. The streamlined body can be worked at different depths by adjusting the countdown and retrieve speed.

The vibration-oriented design makes it suitable for both fast searching retrieves and slower presentations around structure, current, and deeper water.

Paint it with natural baitfish patterns, bright reaction colors, metallic finishes, or your own custom designs to create a lipless lure matched to your local fishing conditions.

Key Features

• Compact 80mm Profile: A practical baitfish-sized body for targeting predators feeding on smaller forage.
• 22.8g Casting Weight: Provides useful casting distance and helps the lure reach deeper water quickly.
• Sinking Design: Allows you to control the running depth by adjusting the countdown and retrieve.
• Vibration Action: Designed to create strong vibration during the retrieve for an active underwater presentation.
• Lipless Profile: No diving bill is required, allowing the lure to be retrieved at different depths.
• Baitfish-Inspired Shape: Provides a natural starting point for realistic baitfish, shad, minnow, and other forage-based patterns.
• Customizable Blank: Suitable for custom painting, finishing, and pattern development.
• Versatile Retrieve: Can be used with steady retrieves, faster search retrieves, or lift-and-fall presentations.

When to Use This Lure Blank

Deeper Water

The sinking design makes this blank useful when fish are holding below the surface. Count the lure down before retrieving to target different depths.

Searching Large Areas

The 22.8g weight and vibration action make it suitable for covering water and locating active fish before switching to a more precise presentation.

Around Structure

Work the lure around rock, drop-offs, deeper edges, and other areas where predatory fish may hold. Adjust the retrieve speed and depth to reduce unnecessary contact with structure.

Current and Moving Water

The compact profile and sinking design can be useful around current seams and deeper moving water where baitfish are being pushed or concentrated.

Cold-Water Fishing

A sinking lipless profile can be adapted to slower presentations when fish are holding deeper during colder conditions. Experiment with a controlled retrieve or lift-and-fall technique.

Custom Baitfish Patterns

This blank is also a good starting point for creating custom shad, minnow, baitfish, metallic, or reaction-color patterns based on local forage.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What type of lure blank is this?

This is a sinking lipless crankbait / vibe lure blank designed for building custom vibration lures.

2. What are the dimensions and weight?

The blank is 80mm (8cm) long and weighs approximately 22.8g.

3. Is this lure blank sinking?

Yes. The blank is designed as a sinking lure, allowing you to control its depth by counting it down before or during the retrieve.

4. Does this blank have a diving lip?

No. It has a lipless design, allowing the lure to be retrieved at different depths without relying on a diving bill.

5. What kind of action is this blank designed for?

It is designed for a vibration-oriented action during the retrieve, making it suitable for lipless crankbait and vibe-style lure builds.

6. What types of patterns work well on this blank?

The compact baitfish profile works well with a wide range of finishes, including shad, minnow, baitfish, chrome, metallic, natural forage, and high-visibility reaction patterns.

7. What fish can I target with a lure made from this blank?

A finished lure made from this blank can be used for a variety of predatory species, depending on your local fishery. Common applications include bass, pike, walleye, striped bass, and other predators that respond to vibrating hardbaits.

8. How should I retrieve a lure made from this blank?

Start with a steady retrieve and vary the speed to find the active depth. You can also experiment with a lift-and-fall presentation, particularly when fish are holding deeper.

9. Can I use this blank for custom lure painting?

Yes. The blank is intended as a base for creating your own custom lure finish, color pattern, and overall presentation.