[Ed Brabant]

Went out for bit tonight and threw one of the tube swimbait I made. The action was supurb. Caught 2 about 2 pounds a peice. Not a bad night short of not putting the plug in. As I was walking to the boat from parking the truck I realized that I did not put the plug in. I do this once a year so I guess I got that out of the way. The good thing is you can't sink a Ranger. And it was in the mid 80's so getting wet wasn't a problem.

[BigBassBo]

You got pics of your baits? Ive been interested in dipping some swimbaits.
Sounds like you had a good night!

[Ed Brabant]

I will take a few in the morning and post them.

[finfever]

Ed what do you use to dip into?

[Ed Brabant]

Pepsi can. Me and the wife ar drinking a red bull for the can. It actually dosn't taste that bad. I just took another sip and I changed my mind it's nasty. Reminds me of the stuff that cleans you out prior to an exam I had before.

[hawghunterbaits]

that reminds me of this last spring, My buddy and I just got off the lake and stoped for a cold drink, I told him to try that monster energy drink I told him they were not that bad.( I have never tried them) About ten minutes down the road he stops and pours it out, when he was done I said give me the can I need it for dipping baits. The look he gave me was PRICELESS!

[Ed Brabant]

I cut apart a Reaction Strike Fat Head Jr today and noticed that It is an injected molded part dipped into clear after the eyes and paint. The preform that creates the hollow center looks like a straight blade. It makes me wonder if one of the aluminum molds or one of the lure craft swim bait molds can have a straight peform as a side action in the mold. Something that can be pulled out while the bait is still warm. An ejector blade would work. What do you think? I think that Del would have a thought on this. Being an old Tool Maker I can visiualy see this in my mind. Well a 48 yeard old Tool Maker.