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However, a somewhat easier and quicker method is to secure the block of wood in a bench vise and then use a rasp to take off the corners. If you cut the block of wood almost the diameter of the finished plug, you will have less filing to do. In other words, if the finished plug will be an inch in diameter, start with a block of wood of about the same diameter or a bit more. Then you only have to round off the corners with the rasp. After using the rasp for the rough work finish shaping the plug with a wood file. Then it can be made smooth by using different grades of sandpaper. 2 Fresh Water Plugs Several basic body shapes are used in making fresh-water plugs. An old-time favorite is the "wobbler" type shown in Fig. 1. This plug is simple to make since it is uniform in thickness with a rounded tail and a grooved head. It should be about 3 in. long and in. in diameter. The dimensions given for all the wooden plugs here are the so-called "bait-casting" size. These are fairly large fresh-water plugs suitable for use with bait-casting, spin casting, or spinning rods. They weigh about ? of an ounce when finished. If you want smaller plugs strictly for use with light spinning tackle, make them about one third smaller than the dimensions given here. Figure 1. Wobbler plug.
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