Big Epp
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Big Epp commented on Flaswimbaiter's gallery image in Trophy Room
Dang! That's a nice bass! -
The last "wake" i made dives about 4-6 feet...
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I very much appreciate the variety of perspectives on this site, as well as the wealth and diversity of experience! I generally take a very unscientific approach to all this, so I try to glean what I can when I can. That's a very good point about the shock absorber too. I was sort of thinking of tossing this with piece of rebar and 65lb braid, so I'd better take some of those stress limits pretty seriously... The first bunch will all have the lip in the original position, as they are already cut, and then I'll adjust as needed.
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Kinda feels like I'm showing you my underwear here...but this is what I'm thinking. How would you work lip location to avoid interfering with the front hook? I saw a video from he engineered angler where he figured angling the front and rear line tie and hook hanger helps with overall strength.
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This is my first attempt with this profile, so it's got a pretty quick and dirty paint job. -
Thanks guys! Redwood is incredibly boyouant, so I'll definitely be adding quite a bit of lead. I like the idea of using a hardwood instead. I wouldn't need nearly as much lead, and the stronger wood would certainly reduce the risk of lure failure. I traced my pattern and altered the lip location. Let me know what you think.
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Hey all! I'm working on a small swimbait/wakebait. It's maybe 3" long and my blanks are about 3/4-1" thick. I'm going to use the pin style joint where the connection comes out of the back end and is pinned into holes in the front end. What size drill bit would you use to make the joint holes? I've got some made of redwood and some made with PVC. Do you have any concerns with the strength of this style of joint? Any concerns with it splitting or tearing out? I've only done one lure with this style joint, so I'm very new to this process... thanks!
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There is some really inspirational stuff on here. I'm very often challenged by the quality put out by some on here! All Eyes posts stuff that just blows me away! Knitting isn't so bad, especially on those 100+ degree days...
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Hillbilly, I think many of us are at least a little strange... I had one of those when I was a kid (before my folks trusted me with a knife) and it was my favorite tool! I loved how I could shape wood with it. Seeing it on here, maybe I'll pick some up for my kids (and me) to work with. Great start! Keep us updated as you progress with this lure.
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Good call @mark poulson! Here it is sealed, with hooks and hangers dry-fit, and ready for the test tank.
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Okay, so I was out in my shop earlier and couldn't come up with something productive. Despite the many unfinished projects I couldn't find something to do so I started working on this...the combination wrench popper! As it is I figure I'll put the line tie in the tool face, with a belly hook at about 2 ½ inches and a tail hook. I'm thinking of putting lead for ballast and action in the locations designated by the drill bits. Before I start tinkering on this, what are your thoughts? Especially on lead placement, what would you change? Thanks for the feedback!
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I'll give that a try. I like making lipless lures. Not sure exactly why, but I'm kind of on a swimbait kick right now. As it is, the head section stays relatively stable and the rear sections thrash around pretty well. I'm not thrilled with it, but it'll probably catch fish. -
So yes, there is a second tie point, but don't read to much into it. And happy Father's day everyone (everyone who qualifies, that is)!
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Yes, yes it is! When I first put the bait together I wasn't going to add a lip at all. Then once I did I didn't bother taking off the top tie point...
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Redwood diver. Carved detail, a spritz of white paint on the belly,and D2T clear coat.
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Carved PVC deck board arowana wakebait/swimbait. I did the scales with gauges, outlined them with a sharpie, and then used createx pearl colors. Clear coat is Devcon 2 Ton. -
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Big Epp commented on Hillbilly voodoo's gallery image in Hard Baits
Looks great! -
My personal Best, White on White. Can you do better?
Big Epp replied to Howard Capone's topic in Wire Baits
Looks great, and catches fish, that's a win! -
Anyone use a stinger hook at night to help with hookups? I stopped using one during the day because I find it to be un-needed most of the time, but maybe at night it would be helpful?
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I have a smartphone I use for my pictures and I think I do okay with it. My sister is a photographer and uses her phone for a lot of product photography. The difference between my work and hers is astronomical! Lots of great entries this year!
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Well done all; congrats on great work!
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Big Epp commented on Matt Thayer - RI's gallery image in Best Homemade Hardbait
I personally enjoy using cedar, as it seems to balance weight, buoyancy, and strength well. Lots of folks use lots of different wood types, but cedar does seem to be fairly common. -
Welcome! There's another maker from Germany on here, though I haven't seen him post in a while. @fishordie79 He might have some specific insight on what you can find over there. I've dipped a lot of baits in Oil Modified Urethane gym floor sealer. You might be able to find something of that nature out by you. There are also a lot of moisture cured urethane products. I haven't used spray acrylics, but I've used a lot of spray enamels. They seal really well with the OMU sealer.
