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  1. All Eyes

    Hello Eastman,

    Thought I'd share these pictures that show the method I've been using to add weight to my thru wire baits. These are strips of lead that are made to fit tightly in the slot much like the wood strip method that you commented on. I made these by pouring lead into a metal Altoids can about 1/8" deep. Then cut them into strips with my skill saw. It's a nice alternative to drilling holes and patching with filler. It also ensures that the weight is perfectly centered. 

    Take care! John

     

    thru wire weight2.jpg

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    thru wire weight.jpg

    1. All Eyes

      All Eyes

      Ouch! I feel your pain as I've done it myself. The lead strips are a nice clean way to go. 

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  2. All Eyes

    Hello Eastman,

    Thought I'd share these pictures that show the method I've been using to add weight to my thru wire baits. These are strips of lead that are made to fit tightly in the slot much like the wood strip method that you commented on. I made these by pouring lead into a metal Altoids can about 1/8" deep. Then cut them into strips with my skill saw. It's a nice alternative to drilling holes and patching with filler. It also ensures that the weight is perfectly centered. 

    Take care! John

     

    thru wire weight2.jpg

    thru wire weight3.jpg

    thru wire weight.jpg

    1. All Eyes

      All Eyes

      Glad you like it! Before I came up with this method, I always drilled my weight holes while the wood is still in block form and before I cut the wire slot . It's much easier than trying to drill into the slot. 

      John

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  3. sonoman

    I saw on the one bait you mentioned gold foil, I just wondered what you are using for the gold foil, I have ordered twice now and I like the one foil but its gauge is a tad heavy and the other was some sort of transfer stuff, so I'm just wondering what to buy?, thanks Bryan, luv the baits btw

     

    1. All Eyes

      All Eyes

      Thanks for the nice comment. The foil used on those is gold leaf that I picked up at Pat Catans. It comes in 7 inch squares and is silver on the back side. The stuff is really thin and can be a challenge to work with. A coat or two of epoxy before the paint is applied hides the edge lines.

      John

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