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CreekMonster

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  1. Theoretically you could, but.... I've experimented with a few plastics and it pretty tough to line the hole up on both sides.Also, some plastic hard baits have weights in the nose(usually steel balls) and this can cause problems too. When and if you drill the bait, be very careful and patient with the process because the least bit of "catch" of the bit will cause the plastic to fracture thus ruining the lure. This happened to me a few times.Your best bet is a wooden lure such as Rapala or Poes.These baits can have a tough clearcoat that can fracture also. The key is patience. Sorry it took so long for a reply....GOOD LUCK.. Jay
  2. Hey everyone, its been awile since I've posted anything, (been doing a lot of fishing). I have a question. I've been fishing a lake for largemouth, it has shad in it, and the bass are kinda picky. what is hte best way to catch some shad? Oh yea, NO CASTING NETS ALLOWED is one of the lakes rules and I can't import any kind of fish onto the property.(minnows, shiners,etc.) We managed to catch a few with a dip net, but it was too much trouble. Someone suggested a basket, but will a basket work with shad? Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jay
  3. The tackle shop near my house had a simple set up some years ago. It was basically a spooling station (like the $25 berkleys) with a motor attached beside the reel seat. The motor had a "T" handle on the shaft and slid over to meet the reel handle. You simply placed the line on the spindle, then place the reel in the seat, slid the motor over,(the motor was on a slide to accommodate reel sizes with a wing nut to lock it in)attach the line to reel spool and turn it on. He used a "hook" to hold tension on the line as he spooled them. This worked great for baitcasters or any other reel with 2 grips on the handles but I don't know about spinning reels.However, you could modify it somehow to work on spin casters I'm sure. Jay
  4. CreekMonster

    Sexy and Purple

    Kinda resembles Testor's pactra. Good job.
  5. The seal coat is not even close to the durability of the epoxy, don't even bother. As for the ballast, the belly works great, but I sometimes place the weight near the front or "head" of the lure (crankbaits), and for topwater baits closer to the back. Jay
  6. You guessed it, an exacto knife. although its not the only thing. I recall a couple of folks making their own holders. I use the knives (or handles)mostly but sometimes I use alligator clips. I drill a hole in a wooden dowel and wedge the clip in it creating a "handle". It depends on the lure. Dick Blick art supplies offers them in bulk, they're not "exactos" but its pretty much the same thing.
  7. Dick Nite's clear lure coat. He had an add on this site ( banner at the top of page) you may have to look for it. Its a lacquer based clear so you need plenty of ventilation and a respirator. It sprays well and there's no need for a lure turner. However, you'll probably need one with the d2t, unless you do it by hand. good luck Jay
  8. CreekMonster

    "Start em young"

    Way to catch that moment. Mine just turned 17. They grow up toooo fast. Great pic
  9. Hmmm..... I think maybe ya otta ask the fish.....lol....:nono:but no, really, a little research and some creativity and you'll be just fine. Something that no ones ever seen will sometimes catch the fisherman pretty good. Good luck, Jay
  10. I've used it, don't like it at all.Its O.K. for a jig or spinner bait for yourself. But if you're sellin' or even giving away to friends, use the DN or the D2T. Its not only soft, its down right rubbery. Not a durable finish at all, and can react with some paints and/or primers.( this is purely my opinion from from experience with this product) I use DN on my cranks because its easily sprayed, and thinned D2T on my spinners and jigs. I actually prefer D2T but its just to much work and trouble when doing multiple cranks.(for me) Find a product that you like and go with it. But if your "name" or business is on the line, I wouldn't suggest the waterbased clear. Jay
  11. I understand every single one of you. I too have paid more than I should have for a lure. At the same time, I've spent more than I should have to "make" a lure...lol.. But not to change the subject or anything, but things make me laugh, now let me tell you what makes me cry. When I was younger, (20 years or so ago), I had a dream. I was going to be a professional fisherman. At the time, it wasn't so far fetched. But as the years went by, I noticed a trend, a money trend. There was a time when a man could buy a boat, save a little "tourny" money, and with a little skill and lots of luck, could win his way up and compete with the big boys. Not that simple anymore. In some cases, you have to pay upwards of $500 a year just to be eligible to pay a few hundred more in tournament entry fees. In other cases, your boat can't be more than 2 years old and has to be "wrapped" also. Now you can still enter your local tourny's for a small fee, but if you win, you just win a little extra money. You don't go anywhere but home. A guy told me a while back that it cost him around $75,000 a year just to compete at a higher level. Now for me, that's a lot of workin, which leaves no time for fishin. There's even some cases of $20 dock fees, on public water!! I'm sorry to go off on a rant, but the days of "fishin" your way to the top seem to be over, that is, unless you have mucho deniro, or a rich uncle. Too bad people have taken a "sport" of the common man and turned it into a "hobby" of the money man. Well that's enough venting...lol.....I hope I didn't offend anyone, if I did, I apologize. Jay
  12. I've never used them, but my fishin buddy swears by em. I don't think he has a rod that isn't rapped, and as far as performance, he doesn't seem to have a problem beating me (ocassionally) Jay
  13. One word, "WOW". I know its short, but wow pretty much sums it up. Great work man. Hat's off to ya! Jay
  14. I've tried it. Highly disappointing. I even bought hardener. No good. It has an off color, and way too soft. I would not recommend it from my experience. Jay
  15. CreekMonster

    topwater

    Very nice! Nice realistic finish Jay
  16. I bought a cheap one from Janns Netcraft. Its not fancy but it works great for me. I think it was around $15. The jaws probably wouldn't handle throttle cable, but with a file or a dremel, you could probably modify it easily. Just file the jaws out to fit whatever size you need. Jay
  17. Sorry for the late reply. The DN has proven to be pretty darn tough on my lures, (bass) but I don't know if it gets quite as hard as epoxy. As for hook rash and such, I've seen little difference in my DN coated lures and factory mass produced ones. I have thrown them against an old dam wall with very little damage.(just a small painy chip)It was comparable to the damage you would see on a rattle trap or bomber if you did the same. i switched to DN for ease and the ability to coat more lures in less time. I am highly satisfied with it. As for time before unworkable, hasn't been a problem for me. I mix about one or two ounces at a time and it remains workable for as long as I have needed it. (sometimes around 2 hours). I only mix what I'm going to use and throw the remainder away. HINT: Transfer the DN to a mason jar and only pour out what you need, NEVER, I mean NEVER pour it back into the jar when your finished. Jay
  18. I spray DN with a pasche single action airbrush using an H-3 tip. I sometimes ise an H-5 for heavier coats. Just thin it down to a good consistancy. Thin as little as possible and be sure to use a good quality virgin lacquer thinner. Clean up is easy also, just spray some thinner through it until its clean. Its much easier than you think. Jay
  19. I've made 2.5" and 3' cranks out of basswood that required no ballast. The hardware and the (metal) diving lip balanced them out perfect. Don't ask me how I did it, it was a surprising accident.....lol.... but a recreatable one. I've probably made 30 or so with the same result. However, I haven't tried a plastic lip on these particular lures. Jay
  20. I use practically the same method as clamboni. I have a single action pasche I use to spray the DN. A couple of reasons: The single action is easier to clean, just spray some solvent through it, and you can get a larger volume nozzle ( I think an H-3 or H-5) and spray some pretty thick coats and cover more area. I use an H-3 nozzle most of the time because my baits tend to be smaller, bass baits.You can use the H-5 and mix and spray certain glitters with the DN. Just be sure to test the glitter in some DN before you spray and make sure it doesn't melt. And be careful with the high volume, cause you can make the DN run if you try to spray too much. Jay
  21. This sounds simple compared to some of the replies, but I use a piece of clear, flexable plastic for a template, cut to the width of the wood I'm using.Measure out your first lure, cut the strip to the length of the blank, put holes in it where you want your hardware, and after cutting more blanks, simply lay the strip on the blank even with the head or tail, and mark them with a pen through the holes. Then drill. Jay
  22. Get yourself a pair of split ring pliers. They are designed to do just what you need. The directions should be on the pack. Jay
  23. I use the lacquer based Poly. Excellent paint. It'll shoot right out of the bottle, but I thin sometimes to weaken some colors. Good stuff. Jay
  24. I haven't searched for the patent, but if one exists, its probably the process he uses. Yall are right about the pics, you must be careful when using pictures from magazines and the web. Thing is, if your not marketing the bait or selling it, I don't see where it really matters, I know of a lot of "fishy' lawyers, but not one lawyer that "is" a fish.....lol... I've been searching for a "shrink film" to use for photo finish for a couple of years now, kinda like the berkley frenzy, with no avail. Maybe this has something to do with the so called "patented" process. Who knows..... Dave, I'll see if I can help you out a little....take care yall Jay
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