FERG DADDY

I might be the only one, but I cant get the picture to work.

Anyone know a cost comparison between True Coat versus multiple coats of KBS? Do you mask your lips when you dip them? That sounds like a funny question, but I’m sure you know what I mean.

Okay.........thanks for the additional response.........you likely saved me (and others) time and money with that.

I appreciate the comments and information that has been shared so far. I look forward to trying the True Coat and paper towel trick.

I promise this isn't the same old question. I have a more specific request. I've read probably close to every post on here regarding clearcoats, so I'm not just hoping someone will summarize the vast amount of information that has been shared here. My question/questions.............what would you recommend for a large batch of musky lures? I'm looking at doing approximately 15-20 lures at a time. I don't want to say cost is not an option, but the overall quality is more important to me than the cost. I apologize if this is too similar to all of the other questions about top coats.

Finally making my way back to this post after a few years. Dad and I fished together two years ago and for a laugh I decided to throw the Quad P. To our surprise, a 32" pike decided to nail it. The only fish it has taken, but 1 is better than none. Moved to from Wisconsin to Utah last year, so I haven't had the chance to fish it again. It is hibernating in dads tackle box. Planning to make a few "better" lures and fly back to Wisconsin for a June fishing trip with dad next year.

@ 68KF I just posted a reply to a different thread and had a flashback to this one. I was typing the word "airbrush" and couldn't remember if it was one word or two. My wife looked at me like I was crazy when I started laughing for no apparent reason.

@ DSV Very nice paint job. I like that it has the hard lines yet you were able to blend it almost like an airbrush. The eye is a great touch.

68KF......It is especially, not specially. I couldn't resist. I'll take your "free", "professional" advice any time I can get it. I'm not afraid to say that someone who has your years of experience is a professional. You may not be a "know it all", but you certainly do know all you are talking about. Hearing your opinions about your equipment (vs other equipment) and experienceis a desire of the majority I'm sure. Please don't let the one bad apple spoil the bunch, I value your comments and posts. FERG

Um, I think you have got it mastered. They swim and look great. Did you pour the tails too? FERG

That would be awesome on one of the lakes I fish if it were painted Baby Walleye. The shape is to die for, I hope you don't mind me fashioning one after it. Can't wait to see the finished product. FERG

I hate to admit that I know what it is called, but I think it is the stuff used for "Plastic Canvas Stitchery". If you would ask for that at Michaels, they will know what you mean. FERG

Great tute. You sure make it look easy, I have got to give this whirl. If I can make a suggestion; I would go with a solid color background, some of the colorblind folks might not be able to pick out some of the foreground from the background. FERG

Just thought I would chime in. My name is Todd, I'm 37 and live in Gresham, Wisconsin. I have a wife and three daughters. I made my first lure about a month ago and if you search my posts, you might find a picture of it, I hope you don't find it. I hope to gain some experience hee and then start sharing some as I hone my skills. FERG

I have to say the eye looks VERY realistic. I sure hope my first swim bait turns out this good, and this quick. I have to remodel my basement before doing another lure so I am hoping to get started around December. Until then I will continue to "go to school" on all of the TU members successes and defeats. FERG

Gene, Great place. I can't imagine having a place like that. I could live in there. If I ever make it to TN, I want a tour. FERG

Mr J, Did you ever post the picture? I put my hidious creation on here, it can't be worse than mine. Here is the finished product. I named it the "Quad P" short for "Pathetic Pile o' Poop Perch". It weighed 3.5 ounces and dove about 3 inches with a screaming fast retrieve. It swam like a turd. I gave it to my dad for fathers' day and after about a half dozen casts I said "just cast it as far as you can and cut your line". I think he would have but Power Pro is pretty expensive line. My next one should turn out a little better, at least I hope it does. FERG

Great info guys. Anyone ever use a steel leader for the through wire? Not leader wire material, but the actual leader itself? It already has a line tie on one end and the hook eye on the other. For lures with 3 hooks, you just need 2 leaders. That doesn't make any sense as I write it, you would need 2 leaders for lures with 2 hooks as well. The thing I like about the idea is that if you use the same leader that you fish with, the lure is not the "weakest link". Your thoughts? FERG

Thanks Bob, never thought of checking there. I got on their web site and found some .080 stainless steel wire. I notice it also says that it is "spring steel". Does anyone know if this is a problem, or if most wire used in lure making is spring steel? If I did the math right, the .080 wire is about 1,055 lb test. That should be heavy enough for a world record musky don't you think? I don't plan to catch one, I just plan to design the lure that does so I can get rich and retire. I can dream, can't I?

I can't offer much help, other than cutting a slot at the bottom and then filling it with epoxy after slippin the wire in is NOT the way to go. I did this on my first lure and I used alot of D2T. I have one question and figure I should ask it here rather than start a new thread. Can anyone tell me where I can buy HEAVY wire? Something heavier than say .062 or .071? Thanks, FERG

Mark, My photo is a screen shot of what I see when it view this thread, it shows the red "X". FERG

MP, I'm afraid it isn't just Jamie's computer, I can't see it either. It just shows a red "X" in a rectangle. Unless that is the bait. I don't think it will swim though. Just kidding. I'm anxious to see it. Are you just trying to build some suspense? FERG