rattlebait

I would just order createx paint for that pattern you will need opaque white for base pearl white transparent medium gray for the scales on the back transparent Caribbean blue transparent brite yellow for the stripe flourescent orange for throat

I always replace the eyes unless the customer specifies they want the originals

Mike I have bought the inshore baits before on sale also. There is a few more differences than just the hardware on them. They also have less internal weight than the freshwater models. I know this because I had some translucent pointers and compared them with my freshwater ones. If you put normal split rigs/hooks on them they will not suspend. They will just float up.......if you don't care about them suspending then all is good

kind of looks like the same holographic stuff I use

Guys I have looked around at several different places for this time mesh but I can't seem to find it anywhere. Anyone know where I can get the type mesh to make this scale effect?

Just wanted to update you guys. I found a solution to my problem. Using the same steps as I posted but, after I finished painting I sprayed a coat of gloss createx clear on the baits.......heat set with the hairdryer.......worked like a charm. Every bait since has been perfect. Thanks for all the help.....Cliff

Guys I have been trying the dip method with some moisture cured urethane and 5 out of 10 baits will have wrinkled paint about 30 seconds after dipping. I have tried everything I know to do. I have been told that the paint may have not been heat set good enough. I tried heat setting the paint for twice as long as I normally do.......same result. My painting process is: 1. Sand the bait with 400 grit 2. clean the bait with wax and grease remover 3. Auto air sealer for the base 4. Createx or auto air paints with heat setting after every coat 5. heat set again for a good bit after the painting process has been completed 6. let the bait set at least 24 hours after I finish painting I am just not sure what I am doing wrong and why I can't get this stuff to work on 5 or 6 baits in a row, then the next 3 wrinkle I do the dipping in a spare room in the house and I usually keep the temperture around 72-74 degrees.......so help me out guys, please! Cliff