[Glitter]

Thanks Guys

I will look at other choices.

Wayne

[Lure Tester Indoor]

Travis

That's the way I will go, I will have a tank welded to my specs and use the same method as the one in the picture. I still have time of finding a tank to use. Thanks for the input.

Wayne

[Glitter]

Has anyone ever sprayed glitter, is there a special gun for this.

Wayne

[Lure Tester Indoor]

What I am looking for is a tabletop for displaying lures, I don't need a tank which I have no room for plus I live on the Menominee River in Wisconsin, there was a tabletop tank where a tube with a window to look at the lure in action. Here is a small one at Bass Pro.

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/flymen-fishing-company-fly-tester?ds_e=MICROSOFT&ds_c=Shop|Generic|AllProducts|High|SSCCatchAll&msclkid=cbd29f99e6e21e3e4f99fd8d15fd0f5f&gclid=cbd29f99e6e21e3e4f99fd8d15fd0f5f&gclsrc=3p.ds

I think I can make a bigger one, but if anyone has something like this, I would appreciate some input if any.

I want to use it at shows or flea markets to display some lures, so it must be a tabletop type.

Thanks

Wayne 

[Lure Tester Indoor]

Years ago, there was a lure testing that guys were making so they could test lures out in their garage or basement, does anyone remember or know of the you tube video.

 

Wayne

[Help finding balsa]

Balsa USA   if shipping is a problem, then Hobby Lobby, Amazon.  you might get use to shipping just try to order enough maybe just start a inventory because once you get into lure building you will have on hand what you need and won't have to wait for whatever you need.

Wayne

 

[Cotter Pins vs Screw Eyes vs Twist Wires vs Through Wire]

ttps://www.mcmaster.com/304-stainless-steel-wire    Take the time and look around and learn that's how all of us gain knowledge. I but the straight wire 1 ft. long.

Wayne

[Cotter Pins vs Screw Eyes vs Twist Wires vs Through Wire]

I would purchase your wire from McMaster Carr more choices to choose from, and a better price.

Wayne

[Hardware for wooden hardbaits]

You could try BALSA USA for wood!

Wayne

[Never made a mold before, looking for suggestions]

Look on you tube lots there to learn.

Wayne

[Name this lure]

Nothing but ice here so it will just lay in sleep till spring.

Thanks guys.

Wayne

[Name this lure]

Thanks 

Wayne

[Name this lure]

I got this lure with no name or markings.

[Crankbait blank manufacturers/wholesalers?]

Having your own is costly like 10 grand for a injection mold for production, so I would keep trying to find a supplier here in the states or overseas. You can always pour your own once you get it going you can be pouring in lots, but that gets complicated. I will be pouring a 4- lure mold of a bass lure but first one to get it right then 4 at a time. Keep trying and good luck.

Wayne

[Wakebait action]

I am glad that you are asking these questions because I am thinking of building one. At first glance I would change the angle of the lip, after that go with what they say here which is helping me on my own project good luck and keep asking question these guys have a lot of information to pass on.

Wayne

[Crank bait tuning...]

Let's get back to the lure for a minute, even though you cut your lure lip slot before you turn it down if your centers are not perfect then your cut will be off. Looking at the lure after turning, from the nose with lip in your hand may see that the lip is leaning to one side, just a little, that might cause the lure running to one side. One thing that I do after turning down the lure I place the lip in the lure and place it on a flat surface and see how true it is make sure the lip is all the way in, at this point you might see that the lure it not in a straight line, the whole lure might be just a little off, at that point you must shave a little off the lip bottom of the lure on the that side needs it to straighten the lure. One more point if you cut your own lip then the lip must be square on the bottom, if not shave or cut a new lip to make it right. I hope this makes sense sometimes easer to show than write about it.

Wayne   

[Tip for sandpaper]

When I do a lot of wood turning and need to sand on a wood lathe, I take my sand paper and spray adhesive the back and fold with a piece of plastic bag in the middle and trim, it gives more strength and you can put more pressure on the piece you are turning, which helps from ripping. 

Wayne

[Vacuum sealing saltwater plugs with water based polyurethane/water mix]

George

If it were my choice for a saltwater lure, I would use a resin poured lure or a PVC and all this worry about water penetration would be over, and get to testing the lure out and catch some fish. I realize that sometimes we try different methods but sometime we just get stubborn (like myself) and finally go to a proven way. But if you may then go to it. 

Regards

Wayne

[Wire size(s)]

Maybe you should talk to some of the guys on the wire baits forum.

Wayne

[True Coat Epoxy - Thank Goodness for This!]

If I was to try anything I would go with a tad more hardener. On any epoxy type of coating.

Wayne

[...setting up to carve hard baits, what wood(s) do you recommend?]

Enough said.....start carving!

Wayne

[is there anyone still making wood lures?]

Travis

A BIG DITTO!!!!

Wayne

[Flashabou]

Anyfish

Thanks I will check it out, maybe I should try more bucktail but the way this lure works its like a bobber. I am trying to get a video on here.

Wayne 

[Flashabou]

Any tips on tying flashabou magnum, using on musky top water 7/0 - 8/0 hooks, or  video I think I looked at them all just looking for some new magical way. Also tying with bucktail or silicone skirting.

Wayne

[Chrome paint]

JD

Thanks.

Wayne