Fishnut1

Thanks. Looks like I'll be buying a set of pliers. I'm sure the loops will be neater than what I'm making with longnose.

Looking to paint a few lures in a rainbow trout pattern. I use Createx and need to know which green would be best for the back of the lure? Thanks

What are round bend pliers?? I have been using needle nose to form the loop and trying to squeeze the loop shut. The ball bearing swivels I'm using have very tiny split rings and they sometimes slip off. The idea of using shrink wrap sounds good but I may try using it another way. Slip a small piece of shrink wrap on the wire arm prior to bending the loop. Start the loop bend and slide the shrink wrap up and close bend against it. The shrink wrap should take up any gap. Maybe use colored piece of shrink wrap for added attraction.

Ok, here's the problem. On spinnerbaits the split ring on my ball bearing swivel is very small and slips from the wire bend which results in loosing a blade/swivel. Does anyone have any tips for a better connection which would prevent the swivel from slipping out??

I use a motor from a drum style humidifier. Nice and slow. AutoFlo 20028 4. Motor Assembly

A trick I use with rod finnish is to mix it on a piece of aluminum foil and then blow out the bubbles prior to applying the epoxy. Should work with the Devcon too.

fish4life, my 175 didn't come with any accessories. Just the airbrush. It looks like the only brush with accessories is the 360 kit for $76.

My 175 arrived in a week.

I picked up a 175. Great deal!! Thanks for the heads up.

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Anyone care to share some methods for painting fish eyes? I'm working with bass/walleye size cranks. Thanks

New member here. I've been a tinkerer all my life and I'm just getting serious airbrush painting my lures. The first batch look ok. I'm using Createx and a finish coat of Devcon 2 ton. Learning things as I go. This site looks to be the treasure trove of lure building tips. Super site!!! Glad I stopped by!!

I like this site already. Thanks for the fast responses guys!!

Just getting started painting lures and would like to know what type of brush you guys use to apply the devcon epoxy? Throwaway or reuseable? Can the brush be cleaned?