[Any "REAL" custom crank bait makers left?]

I am addicted and at this point maybe border-line crazy. Jeff, whether you know it or not, you have contributed to some of my madness/success. When I first started, you gave me some valuable advise that I have built on. Thank You.

This is my think tank and is where I spend most of my nights. One day I will become the best crankbait maker in the world

[SOFT SWIMBAIT FINS]

Thanks Nathan. I've done some experimenting today and I think you guys are spot on. The super glue type products really adheres well with the soft rubber and the resin. 

[SOFT SWIMBAIT FINS]

Barry, I just tried some Loctite super glue and it seems to do a decent job.

[SOFT SWIMBAIT FINS]

I can understand that method as I have mine designed to  be pinned or glued. I would prefer the glue if I can find something that will bond well to the soft plastisol rubber and the resin.....Thanks for your reply.

[SOFT SWIMBAIT FINS]

What kind of adhesive would you guys suggest to attach soft plastisol fins to a resin swimbait? I have tried 5 min epoxy and it did not adhere. 

[How To Obtain A Flat Color Look]

Well I went to Lowes over the weekend and they did not have the PlasticDip in clear matte so I had to order it on Ebay. Sorry for the delay. Once I get results, I will post.

[How To Obtain A Flat Color Look]

Lure company got back to me and apparently they use a matte paint only, there is no top coat.  What ever paint they use it is super tough, but they weren't giving up any secrets.

Well that's too bad, I was in hopes of having a viable solution. This weekend I'm planning on trying the "Plastic Dip". I will post results once I have completed. I may order some matte finish topcoat to try also. As far as matte paints go, I agree with Jeff on the lacquer paints being an option but I don't know how they will hold up without the topcoat. I'm also not setup to work with lacquers. I prefer water-based paint.

[How To Obtain A Flat Color Look]

Has anyone every tried the Createx matte finish topcoat? Maybe another option?

[How To Obtain A Flat Color Look]

That would be great info to have, Zygotor!!

[How To Obtain A Flat Color Look]

I have been going thru some older posts about this same subject and have found a couple of things to try. Plastic Dip clear aerosol spray and Cerakote, M161 overcoat. It seems most like the Plastic Dip as is leaves a durable matte finish. 

[How To Obtain A Flat Color Look]

Thanks Travis but I plan on doing more than a couple of crankbaits. I need a more efficient way. I can normally think my way thru things but this one has me puzzled.

[How To Obtain A Flat Color Look]

I had a request to do a simple Dolphin color. The problem is that they want the finished lure to have a flat paint look, no glossy look. How do I obtain a matte finish without sacrificing my topcoats? I think Berkley Flicker Shads use to offer the flat colors.

[Supplier For Circuit Board Material]

Interested

[Deep Running Crankbaits]

I would use 8-10 lb Flourocarbon tied to a Slounch Slayer MD of course. Then I would hold on.

[Dumb Question?!?]

Thanks for the info Ned. I will give that pin a try. It looks like that pen is waterproof. Maybe that's what makes it work as just any old ink pen will not work.

[Dumb Question?!?]

What is a good method for putting a signature on a hard bait? This has been the most difficult thing for me,ugh.....any ideas will be greatly appreciated.