Hey Pete ... BPS makes a 2" hollow tube ... CrappiePro's solid body tubes come in 1.75" length ... and I'm sure other tube mfg's have a 2" version. If you want to go longer than 2" ... you're probably looking at the wrong species section of baits. Look at the Bass tubes sections. Problem there, though, is along with the added length comes the added width (meaning bigger hooks/wider gap hooks). And the added expen$e !!Originally Posted by ShilohRed
Not so sure that bigger baits always = bigger fish, though. Biggest Crappies I've ever caught, have all come on baits that were less than 3" long (from head of jighead to tail of plastic) ... and that includes the (live baits) minnows, Shad, and Brook Silversides. And, I have seen the time when they wouldn't touch a 2" bait, but slammed a smaller one.
I'd check into all the "necessities" ... before considering pouring my own plastics. Wife may not be as enthusiastic about the possible damage to house contents, kitchen appliances, hubby, etc. :p
... cp