Big Bass Man

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Very nice work Marty!!

Awesome work Marc!!

Awesome work Bob!! Glad to see you back!! Those look great!!

Thanks again guys!!

Thanks guys!! Toledo, I used to be the same way. I became a fan of the spook jr a couple of years ago. The bass wouldn't touch a sammy, but was all over the spook jr. They just have a different sound.

The topwater bite is in full swing and I got a bunch of spooks to paint. Made up a few new colors as I went. Tied a few of the custom feathered trebles on a couple of them. Also carved my first bait of the year, The Joker Shad. I have a Ranger shirt with a bait sort of this color. I added a few details to it. Painted on a fullsize zara spook. Cherry Sparkle... With a custom feathered treble. Frog...With a custom feathered treble. Chartreuse Perch Bluegill Chartreuse Crappie My first carved bait this year....Joker Shad painted in Threadfin Shad, Carved from basswood.

Looks great bud!!

Very nicely done!!

Thanks for the kind words guys!! I learned how to paint the photo finishes from Husky's tutorial on TU. It was great of him to share it with everyone!! I have been painting for about 2 1/2 years now.

Awesome work Marty!! They all look great!!

The panfish are starting to show up shallow and decided to paint a few for the bass to chase!! Juvenile Crappie on a 1oz Red Eye Shad Pumpkinseed Dark Pumpkinseed Female Gill Summer Gill Bluegill

Awesome work Marty!! Love the 3rd one!!

Thanks guys!! I have to give credit to my good friend Husky on TU, for sharing the tutorial with everyone. It was great of him and Gene to pass this on to others. Getting your blending right is what makes them come to life. There was a lot of time behind the airbrush, before I finally got the look I was after. I still try to learn something new, every time I am out in the shop!!

Thanks again guys for the kind words!!

Thanks for the kind words guys!! Thanks Matt!! That is a great compliment coming from you my friend, You do some amazing work!! I have several of your swimbaits, that I have bought over the years. They put fish in the boat!! I tried the custom eyes last year and had a few come out fairly nice. I painted them with an airbrush, following Solarfall's tutorial. I have never tried it using metalic super fine paint pens and sharpies. I will definately give that a try.

Gizzard Shad Bluegills Shad & Gills School of Threadfin Shads

Nice work!!

Awesome work Ben!!

Thanks guys!! I appreciate the feedback!!

Awesome work Ben!! Love the craws!!

Here are a few new custom colors I have made up. That is the fun thing about custom, you can think of any color and add it to a lure. Some turn out great and some colors, not so great. I love combining new colors and coming out with new designs. Let me know what you think!! Skittles Lemon Pepper Crappie Just a shad Back changes from copper to green Lava A guy wanted me to match Bandit's discontinued Humble Bee color

Nice work!!

Very nice work Marty!!

Awesome work Ben, Those are a perfect match!!