Awsome looking bait! I can't say it will be better but I would make the fins and tail out of plastic, to me yours look to be wood? I would be concerned about musky crunching them if they are wood. Anyhow very nice bait and keep up the good work.

PS experiment w/ single joints and doubles and also the lip angle you will get the most action w/ a lip that points stright down, after alot of testing I am sure you will find what works best for you. Be sure to post any pic's of your catches!

Taylor