VermontPhisher
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Hi
A while since my last posting so here goes.
I have searched for advice in the archives as to what is the best way of rounding off the backs of flat sided jerk baits but not really been succesfull. At the moment I am cutting out the shapes and then sanding by freehand the backs with a dremmel type drill with one of those tiny sanding drums. This is quite succesfull and gets the result I need but I just feel there must be a quicker, better and more efficient way of doing it. I bought myself a router and mounted that in a bench thinking I could just smooth the lure along the blade
NO NO NO this has to be the worst idea in the world, my advice is dont do that its deadly!!!!!!! (I still have all my fingers but only by pure luck).I am using Beech.
Regards
philB
Hello Phil,
Look into a type of sander that is called inflatable or bladder sanders. We have a few where I work and I use them to shape my baits sometimes. There is an inflatable bladder inside the drum that allows you to use various
kinds of pressure. If you are doing flat work you inflate it all the way, but for rounding you can use just enough pressure to hold the abrasive sleeve on the drum and it works like a charm. I am not sure how much they cost but they are easy to make if you can find the bladder kit.
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There is actually a good market for contract etching. We have one where I work and it helps to pay the bills making plaques and signs. We primarily use it to engrave our logo on our drumsticks. You are one lucky guy to have access to that machine.
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Sometimes a benchtop grinder with two polishing wheels of different grades is cheaper, faster and easier than a tumbler. The pieces heat up fast so wear gloves or dip the piece in cool water. Good luck.
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I think you will catch fish! Good stuff.
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This is all great info. Why not also trying to make one yourself. I love making these baits and I overbuild them just in case a pike takes a bite. Janns netcraft sells stainless jitter lips and tbe bodies. you still have to carve a notch on the body for the lip. Play around with different angles. You can do it.
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Cool stuff! That brain of yours never stops.
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Complaint filed.Just hung up the phone. That sucks.:angry:I hope versus runs with it. Someone has to pick up bass masters.
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Also looking for the best online source for lure making supplies....preferably for larger crankbaits....Again thanks....
wondering why I can't edit my previous posts???? Have no choice but to keep re-posting....sorry
Try lurepartsonline.com they have pike and musky grade parts.
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I got a craftsman. I believe it is a 42 inch lathe. I got it for free from a guy I work with. Machine runs great. Haven't done ant wood turning in a long time, but it is comming back pretty quick. hope to be making some lures by the end of summer.
That sounds nice! The shop where I work has a copy lathe and a back knife lathe I have been nagging at my boss to make some lure bodies. I think it would happen faster if iIbuy my own machine. I have this idea that might work for your lathe being 42" , you can get 40" blanks and make a jig that would make a 3" plug every 3.5" . You will end up with lots of plugs really quick with half the effort. Good luck.
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Just got my lathe. I was wondering if anybody had some suggestions for the types off wood that work best for making lures that also turn well on a lathe? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks all.
I suggest red and white cedar as well as bass and poplar. Pine will work for development or set-up purposes.What kind of lathe did you get?
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Checkout lurepartsonline.com they have some nice products at decent prices and also have a catalog. I just bought some belly weight hook hanger combos from them. They even offer 2" stainless steel screw eyes!
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I am I big fan of colored hooks,as well as dressed red hooks which are a killer attractant. I have been putting red hooks on lots of my baits and it seems to have turned the bite on for me. I like this topic and I am going to try out some of this out , Oh Yeah and save $$$. Thanks for the ideas!
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@VermontPhisher:
For much of my fishing in the past for pike, I relied almost SOLELY on perch colored jointed rapala floaters, glad to know they still work
I've been trying to expand my arsenal and tactics beyond one fantastic producer, and it has paid off, but I am very fond of perch colored jointed rapalas!I was fishing with j-7's when I caught the pike. It was just a little guy but he hit it like the big boys. On the same day I also caught a very large blue gill and a small mouth. That lure is like spring magic. I broke my perch pattern on a tree branch.
I guess I will have to go buy more
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Hey Dave,
I recommend perch, walleye and fire tiger. I just caught a pike on a jointed rapala fire tiger the other day. Let us know how they come out, good luck.
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I think cedar is a safe choice , it is light,very buoyant and it is naturally water resistant . I have heard a lot about people using red cedar too. I am glad to hear Poplar works well . I can get end cuts of Polar free from the shop where I work.Hmmmm. Good luck!
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These look great.
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DSV,
I would give it at least a try. There are many kinds of lacquer. You might have to shop around for one that is going to take a beating from fishing extremes. Most lacquers I have seen will yellow over time especially when exposed to the sun. I have been experimenting with this myself and have settled for an outdoor formula spar urethane . I feel like it is less likely the crack or chip than lacquer . I am no expert at this stuff its just what I have been messing around with. If you are concerned with your paints being compatible with lacquer just put a coat of clear acrylic over it as a buffer.
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When I was about 14 I used bacon and dough balls as my regular at a farm pond. It usually caught catfish and bluegill. I ran out of bait so I started looking around the shore for something to use. I found a very old and weathered ciggarette butt. I joked about using it and my friend convinced me to put it on . I could not stop the blue gill assalt that followed. The fibers of the butt made it hard to remove so I caught a dozen or so before it came off. just strange.
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what is the blushing problem you're talking about?
also, which companies have you heard use it as a topcoat?
i don't think this top coat is compatible with plastic baits because of the acetone, i'm hoping someone has found a way around this.
I have read that Rapala uses this as a top coat . There is a thread about it with a link attached on Surf Talk. Check it out.
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Nice trick! I just put a coat of black down and now I know what I want to do. Thanks
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That is totally it!!! I am so happy about this topic:lol:
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I think it is good for extra income unless you go balls to the wall with it and make major investments. I went to a fishing expo a month ago , there is a lot of competition out there. You need to come up with a really great lure that stands out of the crowd and stand behind everything you make. i am going to start selling on e-bay and a local flea market. IF you want it the sky is the limit. Good luck!
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Nice carving Milia, I wish I had those skills. I carve a little bit to keep things fresh. Some times I take preturned bodies and carve them into my own creations. I have been really playing with colors though. Keep that knife sharp and don't ever stop creating.
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Bass!! Large mouth and small mouth. I am a top water freak if you haven't already noticed. The jitter bug is my weapon of choice. I love early morning and sun set top water action. I am going to dedicate a good chunk of this season towards trout and pike too. Fishing is so huge to me. I love it!!!
Router For Shaping Lures
in Hard Baits
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I use router bits on my poppers and gliders and find it time saving. You can lay out several lures on a single board and leave them connected like a chain ,this helps to keep your 10 fingers away from the bit. When you are done you can cut the lures apart with a band saw and finish the hard edges with sand paper. I hope this helps. One more thing a bit with four cutters leaves a cleaner look than the old two cutter bit.
Good Luck,
Brett