BIG M Posted May 16, 2007 Posted May 16, 2007 Just finished this bait, new lip design that will get it down to 20+ feet on 10lb line. Still trying to find a shad pattern that I really like. Quote
harshman Posted May 16, 2007 Posted May 16, 2007 Looks great It always amazes me that you guys have the patients to make baits like these. Harshman Quote
MattStrykul Posted May 16, 2007 Posted May 16, 2007 Nice! What are you making the lips out of? Have you ever thought of possibly making the lips out of epoxy? I am not sure how you could make a mold but I think itd be real nice if you could. Just a thought.... Matt Quote
BIG M Posted May 17, 2007 Author Posted May 17, 2007 Matt, that's a good thought but I think it would more trouble than it's worth. The material I use is called garolite 1/32" thick and very tough. I also use 1/16" polycarbonate. the lips don't break. Quote
Nick Posted June 2, 2007 Posted June 2, 2007 Marty, Is it the shape or the color that you mean by pattern. And if it is the shape, how will you know if it's right? Do you go by the vibration, depth, or just the look? I really like the color except for the blue around the mouth area. Now if that were left the same, or painted red or chartreuse, or lime......I'd even go so far as to paint a line of red mouthed baits. Call them the "Cheeky" series. Quote
BIG M Posted June 4, 2007 Author Posted June 4, 2007 Nick, I'm trying to find a paint combo that looks like a threadfin shad. This bait seems to look more like a gizzard shad though. As for the size and shape of the bait that depends on the size of the forage in a paticular lake. That's the good thing about building your own, I can match just about anything. Quote
Stringjam Posted June 4, 2007 Posted June 4, 2007 Do you sell these, BTW? If so - do you offer Lexan lip, too? Quote
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