Cobra0718

Masterbaiter on here sells them, they are Quad Plastic Bubblegum blades. Let me know and I can get you in touch with him.

Has anyone built a Fluid Bed yet? Any plans or drawlings? I looked at CSI's website, but can't find a place to actually get one. Anyone have a price or location on where to get one. Thanks, Charlie

I think it look awesome too... I too have been playing with making the Balsa D bait style. Only mine are small and dive deeper. I think the total size of mine are 1 3/4 and 2 inches. I just can't seem to get the blending of colors the way I'd like! I'll try and scan one and post it also... One question though... How does that bait see!!!! I've watch you go from the beginning and your doing some really good work! Charlie

Those are some very nice looking baits... Keep up the good work!

Great advice for all of you! The baits that I have been doing are the D-Bait copies with a few mods to it. On the 1 3/4 length bait, I've been using Spilt shot 3/0 I put in 2 just behind the belly hanger, then I put one just in front of the belly and they are working just fine... Now on the problem, bait is the 2 1/4 inch bait. Just behind the Belly Hanger I've put in a 1/8oz Bullet weight. Just in front of that one I've put in the 1 spilt shot 3/0. Everything seem to works great, until I get the devcon on it. I started a bait last night that I have completed. I left the weight holes open'd. I will add my weights and everything and then see what I get... I hope this will solve my problems...lol The ones that I have completed that sink, it's not like they weight 100 pds and sink straight to the bottom. They gradually sink... So, I'm going to keep them around and use them on Rock walls... thanks again everyone!

The are all made from Balsa wood... I'm getting the desired action that I'm looking for, with the exception on sinking to the bottom...lol I have a couple more that I have done... Top completed with out the paint jobs done. I left the belly weights out and put all the hardware on them. I will try them like this and see if I can get them exactly like I wanted. I have 2 different sizes that I'm working with. The first one is 1 3/4 of an inch long and 3/8 wide. The second on is 2 1/4 inches long and 7/16 wide. The are both flat sided crankbaits. The mind works better with a break, sometimes anyways...

Ok... Here is the problem I've had... I have added weight to my baits and have them sitting just a tad bit higher than I'd like in the water when testing them floating. Painted about a dozen baits and top coated them with devcon. Installed the hooks, rings and the suckers go to the bottom so fast it's not even funny... Is there an easier way to decide this with out getting to the final bait and then finding out what I have....lol

Not a problem Out2... I think I got what I needed.. but thanks for the Tip, incase I go that route... Charlie

Thank you Lurehead!

I've seen this and I have download this, but it's does not have the Coffin style lips.

I've seen this and I have download this, but it's does not have the Coffin style lips.

I've been working on finishing up a few lures that I have put together, but finding making the lips and cutting them out to be a pain. Is anyone willing to share a few templates for this? Thanks for any and all help guys!

Hey guys...I've been following this post for awhile now... My mother is a Plate Maker in a Big Bag Factory. All the plates that those pretty designs come from are cured by UV light with an Expoxy that has an Orange Tint to it. I will hit her for some informaton about and see if there is a Clear Color, which I'm sure that there is. I know the Plates are pretty tough and never thought about using it as a clear coat... These Plates go through a pretty beating every night and usually last extremely long also. I mean if it can handle a Printing Press Day in and out and not even scratch then I'm sure a little fish wouldn't hurt it either. I have a few baits carved out. Just need to figure out the weighting and Bill placement then I'll have her take them and coat them, and would be will to send it to someone to test! Not sure how long it will take me to get the weighting and bill down, but I'll try my best. Charlie

Not sure it would work or not, but for your cranks. Put some of the Clear Nail Polish with the Glitter already it it... (My wife said they have it that way) Then Devcon over top of it.

Tally, I personally thought the it looked really good without the Clearcoat to start. But, Man what a difference it made with it... Very Nice work! Charlie