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Re: bluegill swimbait

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It looks great. Good job. Glad the "disaster" turned out to be just a hiccup.
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@ DSV

There are no flaws to be seen on your new bait , just drops of water !

It just looks nice , well done job !

No bass there inside that garden fountain , aye ??

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Re: bluegill swimbait

the flaws are on the other side

and they are quite noticable, but still functional.
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Re: bluegill swimbait

UPDATE!!!

i took the lure out to the pond tonight and it turns out this thing actually has a KILLER swimming action!

i just couldnt get the speed i needed to start the swimming action in the bath tub.

here is a video of the action:


here are some pics of the fish i caught on it!

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Great job and nice fish. There is nothing like catching fish on you own plugs!!!
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Congratulations on that lure and nice fish !

Whatched your vid a couple of times , a pleasure to view , indeed !

great !
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Wow, you really nailed it! Great swimming action.
And congrats on the fish. Tell us how you felt when you caught the first fish on the lure you'd made.
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Re: bluegill swimbait

That swims and looks a lot like some that i make. FANTASTIC job on your first bait!!!

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