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If you mean heat it and cover the entire thing I wouldn't. Now if your'e talking making a 2 or 3 color jig you can do a base coat, then heat and lightly brush tap a second color of powder on the top. I listened and learned from Cad and others and I've gotten Okay!LOL I know the pic is lousy but you can see the mix of colors Cads signature line is absolutely true!!!

Hey it's the first one, don't be so hard on yourself. Doesn't look bad, I've always thought about it and never had the nerve to try one.

evan - cause they don't make Gudebrod thread anymore. There was talk that someone else bought them but it never panned out. Lots of folks also use it for tying jigs.

That is VERY NICE!!!!!!!! Can't wait to see it finished!!!!!!!

Talked to a lot of folks that have cast them up and fished them and they're really liking them. They don't have to worry about the eyelet to bend length problems like the Mats and not getting as many messed up hooks per box. I'm getting some to try but I have lot's of hooks so it's hard to get the wife to let me buy more when I have so many now!!LOL

Love making my own spinners!!!!!!!!!!!! I've managed to find some really old Weller blades and it's great having a blade type that others don't have. Body weights are really getting out of hand IMO, I had bought a few hundred of each style I like years ago adn I regret not buying some for all the years I didn't. Jann's has a good selection, Hagens (you'll be buying in bulk here so if you have buddies go in on several types and trade them with each other). Another way to go is Do-It now carries a mold for making spinner lure bodies you'll have to paint them but it's an option, the body style is like the rooster tails. Making your own spinners is cheaper when you buy the parts in bulk. You say you're fising in the rivers and snaggy areas you may want to switch to double hooks instead of trebles, you'll not only lose a lot less lures but you're hook rate should be the same I know mine is. If you have any more questions jsut let us know we'll be glad to help Fatman

Got lucky on an auction an won the old ZR bladebait mold (Silver Buddy). Where can I get the cheapest blanks, I'm looking for a 100 of each size brass and nickle. Fatman

Cad beat me to it but that's the place to go. Fatman

Once you guys posted the guys name I went on ebay and looked up one of his auctions and sent him a message. This is the reply I got back: "Hello, thank you for your email. We got these lures from a Japanese used lure supplier, we were told they are authentic, if you think they are not, we have no problem refund your payment. We will contact our supplier to find out the authenticity about these lures and will get back to you." thank you for the notice." If I hear anything else I'll let you know Fatman

Different companies have their idea of what cc color is. One calls it the bubblegum color pink with purple and green flake, while others like Kalins cc is the clear with purple and green flake. If ya go to the fair cotton candy is not clear it's pink, so use the one that works best for you but I sure wouldn't call it bubblegum. Fatman

Nice looking jigs!!!!!!!!!!! Fatman

Being run through heavy cover will tear them up just like any brand of jig. The only thing I can think of is they weren't baked long enough. On most of mine I bake at 350 for 20 minutes and don't have any problems. I know some of the guys back off to 275 and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Other than that the only thing I can think of is tell you to swish the heads in vinegar, rinse under water and dry off completely then powder paint them. The scrub will get any oily fingerprints off, and any oxidation that may have started. Fatman

harshman Glad you're okay!!!!!!!!! No matter how careful you are you'll run across a big lead splatter sooner or later. My advice for you is get a cover or tin cup that will fit over the top of your pot and any time you add lead put the cup over it just in case. I've had a lead splatter hit me in the eye (when I was 13) and it ain't a good feeling. Any lead I get that isn't smelted down is done at one time and poured into clean bars. Glad you're ok, if you're not wearing saftey glass's get some. This is a fun hobby but it isn't workth losing an eye over. Fatman

Gman Ok some questions??? what mix are you using 60 bis/40tin, 70/30 52/48??? Is there much difference in the heat versus what's needed for lead?? How much or was there any problems in removing the spru?? The biggest one is if you've powder painted them do you have to reduce heat length of curing time etc??? Harshman Last time I checked 60Bis/40tin for 1 pound was about $14 dollars. A buddy over at TU offered me a few pounds to try at that price but I'd like to see GMAN's replys before I go for it. Fatman

I'm with cadman, their is no easy way!!! I've tried cutting, twisting by hand and all leave a mark. Quick pass with a file smooths it right over. Fatman