Curt - NC Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Everyone, We have launched our new "Coolest Lure Contest" as of a few minutes ago! We have 5 different categories to compete in, including: Best Hard Bait (topwater, crankbait, jerkbait, etc.) Best Wire bait (Buzzbait, Spinnerbait, Jig, etc.) Best Soft Bait (worms, craws, soft swimbaits, etc.) Best Fly Best Custom Rod or Reel The winners in each category will receive Lure Parts Online gift cards! Prizes will be as follows: 1st Prize - $100 LPO Gift card 2nd Prize - $60 LPO Gift card 3rd Prize - $40 LPO Gift card Remember... these prizes will be given for EACH category, not just for the entire contest. The contest will run from today (December 11) until a yet-to-be-determined date in early 2014. Rules are posted on the contest page itself, and they are below, in this post, so please be sure to read through them before submitting a photo! Let the contest begin! You can enter your bait or view current entries here: Coolest Lure Contest Contest Rules 1 - Photos must be of baits you created and/or painted yourself. You cannot submit photos of work that was done by someone else.2 - You cannot submit photos of baits that were submitted in any previous contest here at Tackle Underground!3 - TU members can submit only one photo to each category, but can enter as many different categories as they want.4 - TU members will give each photo a rating, using the star system, located above each photo.5 - At the end of the contest, the winners of each category will be chosen based on the three highest rated photos in their respective category.When voting, please take the time to vote for all categories. We'd like to see voting numbers as equal as possible across all categories. It makes it more fun that way Thanks! Tackle Underground – How to Submit a Photo to The Lure Contest.pdf Tackle Underground – How to Submit a Photo to The Lure Contest.pdf Tackle Underground – How to Submit a Photo to The Lure Contest.pdf Tackle Underground – How to Submit a Photo to The Lure Contest.pdf Tackle Underground – How to Submit a Photo to The Lure Contest.pdf Tackle Underground – How to Submit a Photo to The Lure Contest.pdf Tackle Underground – How to Submit a Photo to The Lure Contest.pdf Tackle Underground – How to Submit a Photo to The Lure Contest.pdf Tackle Underground – How to Submit a Photo to The Lure Contest.pdf 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleriver Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Hi Curt Sounds like fun.....Just a couple of questions.........How many entries may each member have in each category and how many categories may each member enter? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 I would imagine 1 entry per category and you could enter all categories if so inclined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basshunter5 Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 well shoot I didnt see any thing about 1 entry per person I entered several ill take some down if i need to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 I was just guessing on entry numbers. One might be able to enter more than once in a category just but often becomes tedious to vote if you have to scroll through photo-dumps someone did of every lure they have made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt - NC Posted December 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Limit is one entry per person, per category. Sorry. I should have added that to the rules. I will add it a bit later tonight. And each person can enter all categories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleriver Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Thanks Curt for clearing that up. One more question. How will the voting be conducted? I know you don't have any hard deadlines yet for entries or voting but wondered how do we cast that vote when the time comes? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt - NC Posted December 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Voting will be conducted using the star rating system in the gallery. Users will "vote" on each entry using the stars above each image. At the end of the contest, the entries with the highest rating in each category will win. The voting can begin immediately. Once an image is uploaded, it is eligible to be voted on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt - NC Posted December 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Please note that I have edited the post above to include the contest rules! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meloshfishinglures Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Sounds like a great contest.. Can't wait to see the entries! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Okay looks like my old mind is getting the best of me again.......... How do you vote on the bait? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Oooops.......nevermind. Found it........right under "rate image." LOL! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Oooops.......nevermind. Found it........right under "rate image." LOL! I'm glad I'm not the only one. Check out post #5 at the link below Al. http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/index.php?/topic/27318-pic-how-to/#entry211259 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I'm glad I'm not the only one. Check out post #5 at the link below Al. http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/index.php?/topic/27318-pic-how-to/#entry211259 Ouch! I feel better now! Milk is good in hot tea, but iced tea?? Hmmmm.........not so sure. LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleriver Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 @Curt May we change our vote once it is cast? It appears we may. That would be nice since we are voting as we go . A five may not be a five once we see a six. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt - NC Posted December 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 @Curt May we change our vote once it is cast? It appears we may. That would be nice since we are voting as we go . A five may not be a five once we see a six. I believe votes can be changed, simply by clicking on a different star. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 So far, I see so much talent on there that it's hard NOT to give a 5 on every one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Curt, Question on entries. Can the entries be of spinnerbaits posted here before or on another site? These were not contest entries? I would like to submit my Chicago Bulls Spinnerbait I made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt - NC Posted December 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Curt, Question on entries. Can the entries be of spinnerbaits posted here before or on another site? These were not contest entries? I would like to submit my Chicago Bulls Spinnerbait I made. You can definitely use a lure that has been posted previously, provided it wasn't entered in a previous contest here at TU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishwhittler Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Curt, The reel in the attached photo is a Shimano Citica 201E which I rebuilt. Here's what I did to it: Replaced stock Dartanium drag washers with carbontex washers Replaced stock 6:1 gears with 7:1 gears from Chronarch E Replaced plastic brake case with metal brake case from Chronarch E (then polished the new brake race) Replaced stock handle with 102mm Hawgtech swept carbon-fiber handle, w/ Shimano Power Grip II knobs (not stock knobs) Replaced stock graphite drag star with aluminum star from Core 101MG Replaced silver spool-tension knob with black knob from Chronarch E Replaced crankshaft bushing with ball bearing Drilled holes in thumb rest for weight savings and looks (mainly looks ) Drilled holes in crankshaft for weight savings Polished spool shaft ends Polished key washer & anti-reverse ratchet surfaces for smoother drag (haven't polished the drive gear—it's brand-new and doesn't really need it) Polished clutch bar for smoother clutch engagement and disengagement Flushed and lubricated all internal bearings Now, this is the problem: I sent it to Calfish for the paint job, as I'm not set up for painting reels. That's the only work done to it that I didn't do myself. Does that disqualify it from being entered? Thanks, Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oleo40 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 I want to post one of my Hair Jigs. Do I put it under wire bait or fly tying as most of the work is in the fly vise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishratz Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 (edited) Hi all, new to the forum and just uploaded my contest entry for wire spinner bait! Check out my "Deceiver Spinner" http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/index.php?/gallery/image/12348-deceiver-spinner/ Edited December 17, 2013 by fishratz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt - NC Posted December 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Curt, The reel in the attached photo is a Shimano Citica 201E which I rebuilt. Here's what I did to it: Replaced stock Dartanium drag washers with carbontex washers Replaced stock 6:1 gears with 7:1 gears from Chronarch E Replaced plastic brake case with metal brake case from Chronarch E (then polished the new brake race) Replaced stock handle with 102mm Hawgtech swept carbon-fiber handle, w/ Shimano Power Grip II knobs (not stock knobs) Replaced stock graphite drag star with aluminum star from Core 101MG Replaced silver spool-tension knob with black knob from Chronarch E Replaced crankshaft bushing with ball bearing Drilled holes in thumb rest for weight savings and looks (mainly looks ) Drilled holes in crankshaft for weight savings Polished spool shaft ends Polished key washer & anti-reverse ratchet surfaces for smoother drag (haven't polished the drive gear—it's brand-new and doesn't really need it) Polished clutch bar for smoother clutch engagement and disengagement Flushed and lubricated all internal bearings Now, this is the problem: I sent it to Calfish for the paint job, as I'm not set up for painting reels. That's the only work done to it that I didn't do myself. Does that disqualify it from being entered? Thanks, Ben Hi Ben, Unfortunately, despite all of the internal work you did yourself, contest entries are hard to judge based on stuff we can't see. If you had also painted the reel yourself, I'd encourage you to enter it into the contest. Since you didn't do the paint work, though, you won't be able to do so. I appreciate your honesty in being up front about not painting it yourself. Maybe you can get set up to paint in the future and enter one of your reels into a future contest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt - NC Posted December 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 I want to post one of my Hair Jigs. Do I put it under wire bait or fly tying as most of the work is in the fly vise? A hair jig will need to be entered in the wire baits category, even though a fly tying vise was used to do the work. Thanks for asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishwhittler Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Hi Ben, Unfortunately, despite all of the internal work you did yourself, contest entries are hard to judge based on stuff we can't see. If you had also painted the reel yourself, I'd encourage you to enter it into the contest. Since you didn't do the paint work, though, you won't be able to do so. I appreciate your honesty in being up front about not painting it yourself. Maybe you can get set up to paint in the future and enter one of your reels into a future contest That's why I figured I'd better check first. Oh well. I'd like to paint my own reels sometime, only startup cost is a bit steep. I've done it before, without the right paint, and while the initial result looked great it didn't last. Matter of fact it was the reel in my avatar. Soft plastic baits melted the enamel topcoat and ruined the paint. I know what I'd need to use, and it ain't cheap. Good luck to all the entrants. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
