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Not entirely sure, but I leave it sit at least 24 hours just to make sure the VoCs are all cured out. Due to my work schedule with my day job and other goings on in life, there's typically 18-20 hours between each step I perform during the week.

Yea, it crossed my mind as well. And I wouldn't totally rule that out. But the bad areas were the opposite of the tape. Like I tapped the gold glitter area, and the green area and painted black around the tape. So the residue would have been on the spots where the epoxy was good. And I didn't use tape at all on the all black back one in the front of the pic.

Hey guys, I'm pretty new to lure making (started a little more than a year ago) and I really enjoy it. I really haven't done more than crankbaits and some simple top water baits like poppers and spooks. I've been looking to expand my horizons but I'm not sure what I should try next. I would love to hear what you guys think! Thanks, Jd

just curious as i didnt see mentioned, but i see there are fairly defined lines on the baits, were they possibly taped where it left some adhesive residue? i have had that happen in other painting situations before

One thing that I was happy about so far with these lures is that this was the first run I tried with the slot on the top method, just for kicks. And I was worried about there being a noticeable line down the top. But without any of the hook hangers in the way, plus some epoxy as a base coat, it easy to sand, and is as smooth as can be (minus the black paint/epoxy issues). The hook hangers on the bottom came out pretty clean as well. It's a bit of a pain, but overall, not tooo much more of a pain than a regular slot method. I think of all the methods, the drill through/fig 8 hook hangers, is still probably my overall favorite. But they all work, and have their merits.

Yea I hear ya. I only get to tinker a few evenings here and there between kids and work. I don't have a problem waiting in between steps. Thanks I'm glad I have wood heat in my shop as its -35 C here right now. lol

Something that was mentioned recently; analyze your own fishing situation and come up with a solution to your particular fish catching problem. Dave

Thanks for the input Hillbilly Voodoo and JD_mudbug! I think I'll try both of your suggestions. Maybe if I can try both with one lure. I've got a full day of nothing tomorrow so I'm gonna see what I come up with. Thanks again!

In very simple terms you are catching and releasing pressure on a surface or lip as you pull a lure through the water. Because the tie point is in the center it cause the catch point to tip releasing pressure on one side as it creates another catch point on the opposite side At least that is how my brain sees it lol

You can definitely eye ball wood by simply marking a centerline it becomes easier. I do all my carving by eye and feel by rolling a blank in my hand. as for the whole material debate there is advantages and disadvantages to all. If you can’t see this you have not experimented with them enough there is many different styles of lure building and in the end if you’re catching fish you are doing something right

@Gone Fishin Agreed man. The stuff is absolutely awesome.