Cedar squarebills

Outstanding! I love that kind of Mountain Dew green. 

Thanks Mark. It's transparent green over gold foil. 

Multiple coats of clear?  It looks deep and really appeals. 

Thanks CNC-  I give them at least 2 top coats of epoxy.   More on the larger musky/pike baits. 

I'm liking the scales they have a realistic look, do you emboss the foil?

Edited May 8, 2017 by fshng2

Thank you fshng2- Yes, the scales are done by pressing the foil onto a wire mesh. 

1 hour ago, All Eyes said:

Thank you fshng2- Yes, the scales are done by pressing the foil onto a wire mesh. 

 

I imagine the scales in your lure reflect light the same way as a real baitfish does.

This reflective light can be observed when an actual baitfish makes a sudden swerving, or side to side motion.

When you see an actual baitfish do this you instantly notice, and so does the predator fish!

 

On 5/8/2017 at 5:16 PM, fshng2 said:

 

I imagine the scales in your lure reflect light the same way as a real baitfish does.

This reflective light can be observed when an actual baitfish makes a sudden swerving, or side to side motion.

When you see an actual baitfish do this you instantly notice, and so does the predator fish!

 

Yes, the light reflects on the highest point and cast a shadow in the lowest, which catches the eye at any angle. Foil can bring life to a bait. It's a tedious process, although a rewarding one. Thanks for the interest!

I knew that was yours the moment I laid eyes on it. It's perfect.

Edited May 17, 2017 by fatfingers

2 hours ago, fatfingers said:

I knew that was yours the moment I laid eyes on it. It's perfect.

Ha! That's funny. Thanks Vince! 

I can spot your baits a mile down the road regardless of the paint scheme.  It's hard to put a finger on it, but there is a level of refinement or a certain clean look that gives yours away.  At first glance, it's obvious that a lot of time and skill went into them.