[Some Big "O" replicas that I made recently. Hand carved out of paulownia.]

Blades,  Sorry to say that these were not done by Coley. Coley passed away  3 1/2 years ago.

[Some Big "O" replicas that I made recently. Hand carved out of paulownia.]

All Eyes, it's a great wood to work with. It carves well and sands smooth. It's slightly harder than balsa but much tougher. No need to over-build like you do with balsa. Water absorbency is low just make sure that you seal it good (as with any wood). Try it and I believe that you'll like it. Oh, and BTW, thanks for the compliment! 

[Chart belly Shad]

Very nice! I love the colors!

[Crank And Glider]

Good looking baits Ben. I'm with the rest of the guys. I like the crankbait best but the paint job on the glider is sweet. The glider paint job on the crankbait would make for good looking lure, too.

[Yet Another Genes Crank Fish]

That's a good looking fish Bob! I see the crankbaits are working for you. Thanks for posting.

[Thank you and more handcarved balsa lures]

Nice looking lures! Wouldn't mind a couple of them myself.

[Glitter Chartreuse Shad]

Ben,

I like all of them! As a matter of fact, I've always enjoyed seeing your work.

Gene

[4 Pikies]

Thanks all! I took them to the river yesterday for their first soaking. After some minor tuning they swam great.

Gene

[ultralite lures]

Robertpatachia,

I'm always impressed by your work. Once again, excellent job!

Gene

[carved craw crank green3]

Nice job Mark! I've been working on a craw of my own. When I get finished with the carving Coley is going to make a mold of it.

Gene

[Pumpkinseed]

Patrick, to know where you started and to see where you are now, is impressive. Nice work on all of them.

Gene

[Golden Bluegill]

Ben,

Great work! I like them all.

Gene

[Handmade Swimbait]

I'm impressed! Love the tail, too.

[Yellow Shad]

@ Pete - Coley!? Coley!?

Thanks for the compliments guys.

[Hitch]

Very clean looking bait. Well done!

[Purple Back]

Glad ya'll like 'em! Thanks for the compliments.

[Spotted Bass]

Nice spots Patrick!

[Wiggle Wart Craw Match]

Patrick, All of them look great! You're doing well, my friend.

Gene

[frog eyes 006]

Very nice! Perhaps a tutorial will follow soon?

[Foiled Photofinished Crappie]

The purple sure makes it pop! Nicely done Patrick!

[LC Pointer 100 In Foiled Photofinished Threadfin Shad]

Coming right along Patrick! That looks great!

[Batch o' baits]

Very nice looking baits! I'll take the green/foil one in the middle!

[Bluegill SR]

Mark,

Assuming that I have already sized my picture, glued up my tissue paper, and rolled my foil scales, it only takes a minute or so to (not counting drying time) to glue my picture to the foil and then it takes me a couple of minutes per side to place the photo/foil on my lure. If I have to size my picture and glue my tissue to my printer paper, add about 10 minutes to the total time. Short answer: I would guess maybe 15 minutes per lure if I add all of the steps together.

[Bluegill SR]

Thanks for all of the nice comments guys!

[Monster MuskieBurgers]

Ken,

It's good to see that you're still in the "lure building business". Those look great!

Gene