It's always the factor that people pay the most attention to. When I had my boat, and chased stripers for fun, there were a few guys who made their own lures out of wood, They worked awesome. Just wasn't worth the time away from fishing to make them for sale to any who wanted one (or more). And if they charged enough to really compensate themselves for what their time was worth, Everyone cried and said they were selling out, or ripping them off. If it is worth it to you to make some, and they were in the Anderson/plugger price range I'd be happy to get one of yours. I prefer supporting the little guy most of the time. Artie