retrobass Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 I've noticed people using paintbrush bristles and the like for fins on swimbaits. I used some fishair, a synthetic for flytying, and it seems to have some AWESOME action in the water. What other materials have you guys used to make fins? --J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 What about using feathers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crankpaint Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 i use wood carved and installed with 30 min epoxy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammy01007 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 I have a bunch of DNA Fish Fiber I bought at Cabelas while in Maine. I no longer see it on their web site though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I use lexan for fins, I cut and shape it using the sanding drum. I then dye some 5 min epoxy adhesive with my chosen color of soft plastic dye, I then mix in the hardener. This is applied to the fin. Once the epoxy begins to set use a small tooth brush or toothpick to add bone texture to your fin. I then epoxy these in place on my swimbaits just be fore I apply the final coat of finishing epoxy, this way the fins get a coat too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...