Velcro Crab

[Darian]

In general, synthetic materials are not as dense as natural materials. Therefore, they tend to float or sink slowly as you've already noted. Weight may be added by using lead/tungsten, barbell eyes, adding weight to the shank of the hook or flat strips between the velcro buttons, or by using a heavier/stout wire hook. Your choice.... Interesting project.

[Bjorn]

I tied one up today with lead eyes... need the superglue to dry and then I'll give it a couple of plops in the sink. Funny thing will be when I actually go to the Bahamas and don't use any of these. Now, it is more about getting the pattern right. Having fun with it.