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Found out where I bought my tubes the guy sold out and the new owner has totally screwed up the plastics. I was told the old owner used salt or something after puring the plsticsto make them softer. Is there a way to make already bought plastics softer??? Thanks

Can any one please tell me the running depths of the old Rapala Risto Raps in size #5 & #7? Thank you,

I'm getting everything together to start painting crank-baits. What's a good way to have all my paints reading to spray ? Buy extra bottles of caps to put on the paint bottles themselves ? When it comes to mixing paint to, is it best to mix just enough that you need for one time or mix up good bit and store it ? Thank you,

Ok, I think I'm down to two questions before I can start painting crankbaits. one if I'm going to paint with createx paint do I need a paint booth with an exhaust fan and everything ? second what paint colors should I buy to get started ? Sorry one more question, Is there any other company to buy plastic pre-made crank baits besides Janns, and Staminia ? Thanks again,

Thanks for your input guys. It really helps me out to which one I want.

I'm not set on any particular name brand of airbrush. I'm looking for a decent kit to get started with.

I've been looking at airbrushes to start painting my own crankbaits. In everyones opion, is this a good air brush, kit and price ? [/url]http://www.internettrains.com/bacoairbrkit.html Thank you,

I'm wanting to get started to make lures for my bass tournaments. So I need reliable equipment.

I'm thinking of trying to paint my own crankbaits. I will be buying ones that all you have to do is paint and assemble. But I have no idea what all I will need. If I paint with a water base paint what type of paint booth will I need ? or do I even need one. How do I apply a top clear coat ? with a brush or spray ? What type of air brush will be a good starter brush. I already make my own lead weighted lures so I have some idea about lure making. Thank you,

I'm wanting to make 1/4oz spinnerbaits for an upcoming tournament. I want to make a more compact looking lure. Is there a rule of thumb or formula for the distance on the blade arm to the body arm ? Thank you,

I bought three old fishing rods and a Port King model #81 fishing reel. I'm curious to roughly how much the reel is worth. I can't find any info on the web. I hoping someone here would have some knowledge on reels or where to look. I don't plan on selling it, they are going in my house on the wall.

I've been using cad ofr about 7 years. I'm starting to pick up on autocad2002. I wouldn't want to have to go back to drawing on the board for anything.

What about accuracy though ? Is there room for fudging ? Or isn't that an issue ? I don't know cause I have never made a crank bait before to know. I just make jigs, spinnerbaits and a few other different type of baits.

I work on auto cad every day. I got with a few people and we all came up with the same conclusion. You can copy and paste it in a drawing, but you can't work on it, it will be a picture. I'm currently on r14 cad. If I can help in any way just e-mail here at work at john.wion@ludy.com

Has anyone tried one ? Do they make any difference than a regular spinnerbait ?