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  1. I think harder plastic sometimes gives more thump, softer more slither. Not sure if softer always means more action. Different action sure. Course there are a lot of shapes and sizes and variables, like speed... Anyways, I can think of some baits like a bulldawg where the body could be harder than the tail for sure.
  2. Maybe pinching a rubber core sinker onto the shank of the hook?
  3. The last one is a lindy shadling. Was endorsed by Winkleman.
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    stardust powder

    In case anyone is interested I tried the clear stardust as a clear over regular powder. Haven't had a chance to see how durable it is, but I am a little disappointed in the micro bubbles. Isn't horrible, but noticeable.
  5. I think I remember a jig from Cabelas that looked like that that was called 'gravedigger'. Could be wrong.
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    Chrome powder

    Maybe got the protec chrome at lure parts online? I did a quick Google and it seems listed there. I only saw the one chrome from them. Is there more than one? It looked ok until I epoxy coated it.
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    Chrome powder

    Have tried the protec one. It dulls if you clearcoat it.
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    stardust powder

    Thanks for the thoughts. I will buy some clear and check it out. The etex adds some chip resistance, but if this stuff works will be better sounds like. Less messy too. Also have a good supply of regular powder that as a hobby guy will last a while and don't really want to buy a lot of this new stuff in colors I have. Will report back on how it works out.
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    stardust powder

    I clearcoat my jigs with etex at the moment, but could clear stardust work as a clearcoat? Also, can the clear stardust be mixed with mica powder to make own colours? Any experiences or thoughts on this product?
  10. I like the 2/0 size. I found 4/0 could hook little guys up through the eye. Still good gap with 3" plastics.
  11. I use a small drill bit and use it by hand to clean the spout. Seems to scrape the junk off fairly well. Think I got the idea here.
  12. I use candy if I want something under to show through, but if you want a straight orange color why use a candy and have to go through multiple dips when you could use an opaque regular orange and get darker look with one dip? Less runny and fussy. Unless I am missing something I can't see in the picture. I agree with Smalljaw. I bought an oven thermometer that you put in the toaster oven(temp way off). Don't have to buy a new oven. New one likely to be off too
  13. I apply the acrylic eyes before baking. It kind of bakes in.
  14. Happens to me with chartreuse. Baking the base color before adding another fixes that
  15. A tip I got here was to coat the stone mold with kbs diamond coat if you want a glossy finish and don't want to oil every time. Copy baits might be a bit off from the originals. For example a 2" fin s minnow is awful skinny. Fixed that by carving, sanding the stone mold.
  16. Thanks for the explanation. Figured the silvermine was the issue, but didn't know why. Don't really care for how the silvermine turns out on its own and thought could get a use out of it. How many out of 10 turn out well would you say? Understand for commercial sale not repeatable is problematic, but I am just having fun. Not that I mind repainting duds, but kind of end up with a thick paint job.
  17. Have not been able to make heads that look like the ones jungle Jim makes. I have protec silvermine powder paint. Tried putting on base colors thicker, to get more flow, but no go. Ended up painting them all over in black.
  18. Neat. Wonder if I could try this with a krocodile spoon...
  19. I haven't tried them yet, but was thinking of making bigger spinnerbaits like the M and G with a hook with more gap, and have been researching hooks. Wish I could actually give a firsthand account , but have only used their salmon hooks and quick strike rig.
  20. Maybe Partridge Predator hooks?
  21. Thought a built in swivel would be kind of neat. Sorry I wasn't clear at all in my original post. I guess my question is about the swivel part of those wires. Are they of any kind of quality?
  22. Anyone ever build a spinner out of the wires that they use for tokyo rigs? Think they would be tough, hold up?
  23. I just learned that myself. Less superglue is actually stronger than more.
  24. I added an oven thermometer in the toaster oven after reading it here. The temperature in my oven is way hotter than the dial indicates.
  25. I've never done this so hopefully someone with real knowledge will chime in, but I'll take a guess that if you make your mix kinda thick, less liquid, you can achieve this effect? I bit of heat set to keep the drops in place while you work around? The prices on these things indicates they take a while to make...
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