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Chartruse

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:07:07 +0000

How can you make this color chartruse mine keeps turning out yellow when I spray it.

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Info On Bulding Crankbaits

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:05:59 +0000

I want to build flat wooden crankbaits similar to the dee bait. Should I buy the bodies or cut them myself? Should I use a wire thru design, or screw in hook hangers and line ties? Also what paint is best for these lures? I only want to build them so I can have them when I want them and not have to order them

Newbie Has Basic Questions

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:55:08 +0000

I have just recieved my order of lips for my cranks. I ordered wrong size because I didnt ask here first. So am I to assume that the measurements of a lip are the length x the widest part of the lip? Secondly, the lips that looked like they should be the right size seem to be too thick. Do I sand the lip down a little or do I make the slot bigger or both? I thought that if I sanded the lip down with the Dremel that it would weaken it too much. Likewise with the bait itself. This seemed to be such an easy task at first but I aint so sure now.

Foil Tape

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:35:30 +0000

Do any of y'all know if the hobby stores sell foil tape? Done a search haven't had good results. Or is ordering it online the best source? Thanks.

Shad Shapes

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:52:51 +0000

New to the forum and I have enjoyed reading the few posts that I have so far. Anyways, I do a lot of drop shotting for smallmouth in clear water and they love the Yamamoto shad shape baits. I am getting pretty tired of paying $8 per pack and have them last for 1 fish. I am looking to make a mold for them and start pouring them on my own as I can not find a similar bait produced by anyone. My buddy made a mold with Plaster of Paris and it came out pretty good. I am planning on doing the same. My question is this, his mold is not perfect and his baits reflect it. He is fine with it and isn't worried about it. I think that they will work and the baits aren't that bad but have a few minor imperfections. So what can I do to make sure that the mold comes out decent? Also, I will be melting down older and used baits, does that affect anything. I only need green pumpkin and shad color. So any ideas and thoughts would be greatly appreciated. I am looking to have quite a pile of these by time spring comes. Thanks in advance for the help.

Newbie Airbrushing Tips

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:24:11 +0000

I just purchased a single action airbrush at hobby lobby. I also purchased silver pearlescent, opaque white, black and green createx paints as well as devcon 2 ton epoxy. I can't wait to start painting, but FIRST any tips for your first time painting.

-Do you think painting eye's directly on the bait is better than buying fish eye stickers?

-Any tips for shadowing?

-How should I avoid bubbles in the epoxy?

-Are there any safety precautions I need to take?

Thanks!

Clearing Diving Bills

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:50:49 +0000

Just wondering what everyone is using for clearing diving bills. I have tried just about everything under the sun and I am looking for the most efficient method. Thanks in advance for any advice........

Jerkbait Colors

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:42:38 +0000

Hi everyone, I'm just getting into painting baits and was wondering what are some good jerkbait colors? There are golden shiners, perch, bluegill, bullhead, pickerill, and largemouth bass in the main lake I fish, but wondering what colors on a jerkbait would be good for bass fishing. Thanks

Blanks

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:37:48 +0000

What's some good blank crankbaits that run 6-8 foot.

Ultra Flexible Softbaits?

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:28:35 +0000

Hey guys,
today i stumbled across a special kind of softplastic-lure. It seems to be super flexible but durable too. Any idea what kind of softplastic they use?
The company is "Yamashita" and the lure's name seems to be "Maria"... The original luresize on the pictures was 2.5"

http://www.raubfisch...Stk#2slideShow1

Cheers, Maurizio

Rookie

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:06:00 +0000

What a great site. I am looking to start pouring some of my own soft plastics. I am only looking to do this for fun for me. Not looking to make money, just looking for something to kill some time during the winter months in Indiana. I am only looking to make the basics like senkos, worms, creature baits, and spider grubs. That's about all I use. However, I have no clue where to even start. I've seen several molds that I would definitely like to try. I have no idea where to buy plastic, how to make plastic, how to produces colors and scents, etc. Where do you all suggest I start?

Paint Options

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:02:44 +0000

Are there any good createx alternatives to use when airbrushing hard baits?

I am struggling to find the paints in my country, South Afica

Teflon Pin Usage

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:48:04 +0000

I have just purchased the teflon pins for powder coating and molding. I use them from start to finish (molding and painting) but sometimes when I paint with them they don't seem to want to stay in. They always fall out of the weed guard hole. Is there some trick to making them easier to use?

DIY fluid bed?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:10:21 +0000

I saw the other past on this but, does anyone have plans/instructions to make their own Fluid bed for powder paint? I haven't seen one up close, but they just look like a chamber to allow air through the bottom of the paint. Seems like you could just rig up an air chamber and create your own size one. I was thinking that a coffee filter may even work as the membrane for air to pass through.
I'm just curious if anyone has tried this.

Fluxing In The House?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:51:13 +0000

I have to pour indoors, can't have smoke and or flames!
What is best way for me to flux?

Thanks Again

Where Are The Classified Ads?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:43:33 +0000

Am I missing something, or is there no longer a classified ad section?

New Spoonmaking Video

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:24:17 +0000

Hi , folks ,

Bored at home , fooling around with the computer for hours , .........finally I've managed to put some older pictures from my files and ol' Jimi together , ......do not know , what I exactly did and why , .......but at some stage it was suddenly there !

Hope that it might come in helpful , off course any further questions will be answered !

greetz , diemai

Gt Stickbait

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:22:57 +0000

Hi Guys,

I am new to the Web Site.My name is Baskar Lives in India.I use to do saltwater Inshore and offshore fishing.

I was interested in Making of stick bait. i Have little experiance of making wooden swim bait (which was teached by Mr. Diemai (german) ).

i was tried making stickbait by adding lead at tail end . But i didn't get any action.

Can any one help us.. please

Baskar

General View On Selling Ko's

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:44:51 +0000

I just wanted to get an idea of how some of you guys felt about people selling home made lures that resemble lures that are in the market. I guess
This applies to myself. I started making various swimbaits a year ago and fishing them exclusively, and every time i meet someone they ask to see what i use and the response is very gratifiying, they ask if i sell them. This is where i hesitate because i know that what ive made is not of my own design but something i saw on the internet, though not 100% percent a true replica. I usually put my own twist on things and add more detail, different materials for tails and more realistic paint jobs. As all of you know this hobby is not exactly cheap and ive already bought a small wood shops list of power tools and recently a very nice airbrush, my intentions are not malicious and would only sell a few here and there just to bring in some coin to help me keep this hobby going. I guess i just want to hear what the general opinion is concerning my dilema.

Does Anyone Know Where To Get These In Bulk

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:48:33 +0000

I seen some blanks of the sebile magic swimmer on Ebay I was wondering if there is a better/cheaper place to purchase looking for about 20 or so after I test one or two out for myself.

http://www.ebay.com/...=item33715f6da5