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July 12th, 2008
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first swimbait attempt
used cedar for the wood, didnt put enough wieght in at first , i put it in the tub and it floated,,, now i got all 3 pieces to sink and I put it back together............
Last edited by bahlzar; July 12th, 2008 at 02:45 AM.
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Re: first swimbait attempt
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Last edited by bahlzar; July 12th, 2008 at 02:46 AM.
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Re: first swimbait attempt
very nice baits. i would not call those attempts 
how much weight did it take to get those big baits to sink? |
July 12th, 2008
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Re: first swimbait attempt
@ bahlzar
If I understood right , you have weighted the three sections one by one(single) to render your bait to be sinking  ?
Does the now assembled lure sink in an about horizontal position ?
I believe , that this is essential for a proper resemblance of a real fish  .
But in terms of your well done trout finish you surely have accomplished this resemblance , truly nice looking baits  !
Greetz , diemai
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July 12th, 2008
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Re: first swimbait attempt
Looks like a Triple Trout to me. If it swims like one, it should catch fish.
Those are some good lookin' baits |
July 12th, 2008
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Re: first swimbait attempt
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Originally Posted by DSV
very nice baits. i would not call those attempts
how much weight did it take to get those big baits to sink? |
I used a 5/16 drill bit for the front 2 sections and the hold goes horozontal as colse to the bottom as i could go and as deep in the section as i could go........ the tail section is drilled in the eye slot with a much smaller bit as deep as i could go... |
July 12th, 2008
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Re: first swimbait attempt
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Originally Posted by diemai
@ bahlzar
If I understood right , you have weighted the three sections one by one(single) to render your bait to be sinking ?
Does the now assembled lure sink in an about horizontal position ?
I believe , that this is essential for a proper resemblance of a real fish .
But in terms of your well done trout finish you surely have accomplished this resemblance , truly nice looking baits !
Greetz , diemai |
the baits do sink horozontal now, maybe not perfectly horozontal but i think once i start reelin them in they should be ok....... probly wont be able to test them until thursday.. |
July 12th, 2008
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Re: first swimbait attempt
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Originally Posted by FishinsMyLife
Looks like a Triple Trout to me. If it swims like one, it should catch fish.
Those are some good lookin' baits |
triple trout ? whats that .....  hee hee |
July 12th, 2008
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Re: first swimbait attempt
so if i understand you correctly, you drilled holes crosswise in the lure and poured melted lead in?
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July 15th, 2008
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Re: first swimbait attempt
Those are really nice looking. Good job!
I'm going to go way out on a limb, and guess these are not the first lures you've ever painted.
If they are, you're the man, a natural!
Even if they're not, they're beautiful. Trust me, if they swim, they'll catch fish.
And I really like the way you relieved the joint around the hinge eyes. It looks really clean.
Please let us know how they swim.
Last edited by mark poulson; July 15th, 2008 at 02:03 PM.
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