chefchris Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 Got around to messing with the laminated birch this weekend. Turned what I’m going to call the “Waterplace Park Sewer Rat” which is a park in Providence,RI. It’s where they do the Waterfires (google it if you’re not familiar, it’s pretty cool) I ran a restaurant that was in the basin of the park and there were always these massive rats everywhere late night cruising around the park and streets. When the built the mall all the rats took up residence along the river and there is these massive holes/tunnels in the sides of river wall. The rat is 16” overall with the tail and finished weight will be about 10oz (9oz now before sealer/hooks/epoxy) body is 9” right now, might be a hair longer after I test swim it and adjust the joints. It has 600lb krok swivels with recessed grommets. The swivels are pinned in from the cut side of the joint with 1.5” ss nails. tail will be a ron z tail, have to get some other colors but had some green ones kicking around for testing purposes. Have to round out all the edges and finish sand some areas and I’ll seal it up and test swim it this week. it might not be the most practical bait ever but I’m sure some people out there will toss it. TootsMalone, Bass24hr, ricardo and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trnsfererr Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 thats dope i like how you added the swivels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogervang Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 Holy moly! That thing is massive! I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nufo Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 The fish in my lake would crush that thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthefisherman Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 That's a BEAST of a rat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfk9 Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 nice Chris!!!! One Behemoth of a Rat !!! I also like your set-up for the swivel hangers....michel...Go Fish!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Weruso Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 Wooo! That's a massive beast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefchris Posted December 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 Got it all sealed up today. Ordered some 2-2.5” ss magnum screw eyes due to the weight of this thing and wanted some beefier hardware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TootsMalone Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 That thing looks awesome. I love all of the wood grain baits you make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azsouth Posted December 18, 2019 Report Share Posted December 18, 2019 SUPER RAT IS HERE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefchris Posted December 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2019 On 12/15/2019 at 11:38 PM, trnsfererr said: thats dope i like how you added the swivels. On 12/16/2019 at 11:13 AM, surfk9 said: nice Chris!!!! One Behemoth of a Rat !!! I also like your set-up for the swivel hangers....michel...Go Fish!!! Thanks, I’m going to start using more swivels on my baits as it’s such a better option than fixed hangers. There’s some pretty creative ways to pin em, I had to switch up the back pin set up do to the location. I’ll add some pics of it once it get around to assembly. trnsfererr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trnsfererr Posted December 19, 2019 Report Share Posted December 19, 2019 On 12/17/2019 at 6:04 PM, chefchris said: Thanks, I’m going to start using more swivels on my baits as it’s such a better option than fixed hangers. There’s some pretty creative ways to pin em, I had to switch up the back pin set up do to the location. I’ll add some pics of it once it get around to assembly. Yep especially for the bigger baits, its a must have so the hooks don't get thrown. Assist cord also helps, but swivels just look cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gammagoat Posted December 19, 2019 Report Share Posted December 19, 2019 Chefchris, what did you use for the grommets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefchris Posted December 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Gammagoat said: Chefchris, what did you use for the grommets? Actual plug building grommets from NJ Tackle. They come in a few sizes in silver and brass. Gammagoat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOZ Posted December 20, 2019 Report Share Posted December 20, 2019 This rat is looking killer! Can’t wait to see it swim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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