Milia B Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 I've been here for about a year, and just wondering if anyone else hand carves their baits ( i do ) I have all the equipment to knock them out quick ( a bandsaw and such ) but it seems that I get a lot more enjoyment out of carving a blank by hand.... it may take a few hours but everyone is unique, sometimes the finished lure isnt even what I thought I was going to be when I started carving it....what about you guys ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 I have this image of you, sitting on the porch, gently rocking the chair, surrounded by wood chips, sun setting, beer cooler at arms length, awful country music in the background. I'll stop short of the chewing bacci. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capital Fishing Lures Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 I hand carve all my lures also. I think it is alot more fun to catch a fish off of a lure you carved and painted yourself then just one you painted yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazmail Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Milia "sometimes the finished lure isn't even what I thought I was going to be when I started carving it....what about you guys ?" Signs of a good mind here, maybe even an artist Milia, I wish I could do that!!! - I just set a target and head for it, which sometimes blinds me to being able to rectify faults before they happen, so I finish up with a lot of blanks which turn into 'duds'. Anyway, show us those 'babies'.Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milia B Posted December 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Pete, your not the first guy I've heard the "show us those babies" request from in my life ....LOL Milia "sometimes the finished lure isn't even what I thought I was going to be when I started carving it....what about you guys ?" Signs of a good mind here, maybe even an artist Milia, I wish I could do that!!! - I just set a target and head for it, which sometimes blinds me to being able to rectify faults before they happen, so I finish up with a lot of blanks which turn into 'duds'. Anyway, show us those 'babies'.Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazmail Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 OH YEAH- and I'm pretty sure I won't be the last Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diemai Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 @ Milia B Don't do this anymore , but when I've started out with making wooden lures many years ago , I had carved them from round wood stock , .......wasn't always that easy to achieve an even centered tail , -and nose taper on these spindle shaped blanks just with a carpet knife and sandpaper , but soon I got quite good on it . I remember , that the most difficult one was a "Rush Tango" knock-off , .........later I got fed up with it and got myself a lathe ! greetz ,diemai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincoya Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 Milia, I have been hand carving my baits for the past 20 years. I am currently considering molding a couple of my baits (more for consistency than anything else) but it still won't take the place of hand carving. I just believe that carving my baits is what I'm supposed to do. I love the feel of the knife cutting through the wood. That's why I do other types of carving. Besides, I'm not in it for the money. I just enjoy making them. Now, if I could just enjoy painting them! Gene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milia B Posted December 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 My feelings exactly, I can't seem to find time to paint any of my lures ( any volenteers? ) but it seems I can allways find time to carve. Milia, I have been hand carving my baits for the past 20 years. I am currently considering molding a couple of my baits (more for consistency than anything else) but it still won't take the place of hand carving. I just believe that carving my baits is what I'm supposed to do. I love the feel of the knife cutting through the wood. That's why I do other types of carving. Besides, I'm not in it for the money. I just enjoy making them. Now, if I could just enjoy painting them! Gene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Mac Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 My feelings exactly, I can't seem to find time to paint any of my lures ( any volenteers? ) but it seems I can allways find time to carve. Painting was the last thing that I got into really enjoying. Its like your first taste of beer... when your 10! An acquired taste indeed! The first step is carving and making the lure designs. Looking at the gallery pics on this site really pushed me to learn how to paint (and showed me what you can really do with an airbrush!). You will reach a certain point that you will enjoy painting too! But I will totally agree with you, I do love creating-inventing a lure and going through the process to make that particular lure work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diemai Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 @ Milia B Just like to say "Thank Ya" about this thread , ....you've have inspired me to get out the carpet knife once again ! Carved out these two blanks from rectangular pinewood dowels just with pencil , knife and sandpaper whilst waiting for the paint to dry on some other lures ! Off course eye sockets , lip slots , rattle bore and separation cuts had to be made on my hobby routing machine , the yet unseparated dowel remainder comes in very handy for chucking the workpiece , ........some wood putty took care of little flaws ! You're right to say , that one never knows in advance , what would finally come out of it ,........I've surely enjoyed carving these , certainly won't be my last ! greetz , diemai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milia B Posted January 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Diemai, Way to go, those look real nice!...seems like you were doing a lil better than just whittling your time away while waiting for some paint to dry. @ Milia B Just like to say "Thank Ya" about this thread , ....you've have inspired me to get out the carpet knife once again ! Carved out these two blanks from rectangular pinewood dowels just with pencil , knife and sandpaper whilst waiting for the paint to dry on some other lures ! Off course eye sockets , lip slots , rattle bore and separation cuts had to be made on my hobby routing machine , the yet unseparated dowel remainder comes in very handy for chucking the workpiece , ........some wood putty took care of little flaws ! You're right to say , that one never knows in advance , what would finally come out of it ,........I've surely enjoyed carving these , certainly won't be my last ! greetz , diemai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philB Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 I cant say I truly hand carve, I do 'knock' up my own blanks from raw beech timber but very much under power from electricity. Gene is way too modest, I suggest everyone should check out his carving talent, stunning !!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincoya Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Phil, Thanks for the compliments! You're too kind! Gene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capital Fishing Lures Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Phil, Thanks for the compliments! You're too kind! Gene Lets see some of thease lures! Post up pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philB Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Lets see some of thease lures! Post up pictures? Hi I don't know about lures but take a look at Gene's website, I hope I'm not out of order posting a link. I think you will understand my comment . Gene, maybe a kind comment but definitely a true one. http://www.angelfire...treetotreasure/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Thanks for posting the link PhilB. Gene! I am so lost for words. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazmail Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Gene you are too modest, you never told me about your web site!!! I was fortunate enough to hold a couple of these babies (as opposed to Milia's) and I can verify they are works of art (from a humble non expert) and you should see the workshop, also a work of art. Ah memories!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! maybe again this year. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milia B Posted January 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 WOW ! I just went to the web site with the link provided and all i can say is WOW! Absolutly beautiful work. I cant imagine ever being able to do something like that. Hi I don't know about lures but take a look at Gene's website, I hope I'm not out of order posting a link. I think you will understand my comment . Gene, maybe a kind comment but definitely a true one. http://www.angelfire...treetotreasure/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diemai Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Yeah , this is absolutely great and outstanding craftwork that demands highest admiration , ..........what more to say ? greetz ,diemai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontPhisher Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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