New Baby Bass Lure--FINISHED PRODUCT!!!

[.dsaavedra.]

here is a baby bass lure that im workin on. right now the first coat of epoxy is drying and tomorrow when its all dry i will paint the back and belly to match the finish on it.

this pic really makes the finish look messy. you cant really tell its a baby bass in the pic, its because the lure is so reflective its difficult to photograph it.

but here is the picture:

[.dsaavedra.]

ok the epoxy is a bit more set now and i was able to get a better pic.

here is a more "accurate" picture of the lure:

still have to wait for tomorrow to paint the back and belly.

you guys think i should paint a little red around the gill area?

[Oregon]

Looks awesome. Cant wait to see the finished product.  

I definitely think the red strip at the gill makes a lure look more realistic.

[ejtaylor822]

That looks nice.  Looks like a real fish catcher.

[McCallister]

Very nice.  I am planning on doing a little experimnting with lure painting myself.  Not so much the carving yet, but painting them.  Can I ask what you process is for layering(primer, painting epoxy,etc..)?  I have done some searching in this forum but have only found bits & pieces.  If I have missed a discussion, a link would be great!  

I was thinking it would go, sealer(if wood) primer, painting, epoxy.  It almost looks as though from some peoples creations, they must had a layer of epoxy before painting because of the "thickness" I see on near the screw eyes under the paint.  Could someone clarify?  It seems most use the 2-ton epoxy, but also I saw envirotex too.  Any thoughts on which is more durable(if one is even better)?  

I have an airbrush and would love to give this a shot!  I'm sure it'll help pass the next few months a little quicker

[Mattlures]

I realy like your paint job! I see a lot of nice painted baits but there is something very natural about that bait.

[Tin]

Looks sexy D  

[BIG M]

That process is called photo finish, it is the same process as putting foil on a bait.  The real trick is getting the pic to fit the size of your bait.

It makes a cool looking bait, but is not the easiest process to master.

That bait looks very good.

[bmadd]

Nice nice work man. I really like the looks of that bait.

[Sam]

I can't wait until you finally get your truck and paint it.

That truck could look like one big crankbait!

As usual, your paiting is excellent.

Keep up the good work.

[.dsaavedra.]

glad you all like this lure thank you very much for the compliments!

i had the chance to paint the back and belly today so they blend in with the rest of the lure. i think i did OK...there is always room for improvement though. i also painted a thin red line behind the gill to accent the head a little bit more. over all i am VERY pleased with how this bait turned out and i cant wait to catch a few bass on it!

the epoxy over the paint is still wet so i'll post some pics tomorrow when its cured and the bait is fishable.  

McCallister, you should try visiting www.tackleunderground.com (hope that link works) and cehcking out their forums. lots of great bait making info over there.

and by they way, you are correct with your "layering process"

[.dsaavedra.]

ok the epoxy has cured now and i got a few photos.

the side view:

another view (slightly less glare):

the top and belly. i hand painted the top and belly with a paintbrush those $0.50 bottles of acrylic paint that you find at craft stores. i think i made a nice transition from the photo finish to the paint. let me know what you think!

[bmadd]

Yea you did a great job on the blending. Can't tell a difference in some spots  

[=Matt 5.0=]

Looks great. Be sure to post pics of all the fish you catch on it!

[.dsaavedra.]

thanks for the compliments guys. i will TOTALLY show pics of fish i catch on it

[Tenka]

You also need to post how much "delivered" and when are you starting to take orders, cause that, my friend, is a really nice looking bait.

Dave

[.dsaavedra.]

You also need to post how much "delivered" and when are you starting to take orders, cause that, my friend, is a really nice looking bait.

Dave

lol ;D

thanks!

PM me if you are serious.

[MattStrykul]

You did a REALLY nice job. That thing looks great.

[TXBasshunter]

Beautiful job!

[smallieking]

wow  very even flowing and natural colors   it looks just like a real baby bass   i like it alot     did u build the bait? or just repaint?  and if u repainted what crankbait is it?    once again nice job  you got skill

[.dsaavedra.]

wow very even flowing and natural colors it looks just like a real baby bass i like it alot did u build the bait? or just repaint? and if u repainted what crankbait is it? once again nice job you got skill

thank you for the compliments everyone

smallieking, no i did not build the bait, i just repainted it. the bait is a bass pro brand bait. i think its called "XPS Static Shad".

[Micro]

I'm telling you, you need to go into the bait business.  Your screen name is a perfect name for a lure company.  You're doing a helluva job!

[.dsaavedra.]

lol thanks micro.

i might just have to steal that logo!

maybe i'll purchase some clear lure bodies from janns and do em up pretty and sell em.

[smallieking]

o cool  do u have a pic or link to what the crank looked like before u painted it?   im just astonished on the color   there are so many bb colors but none look as natural as yours  

[.dsaavedra.]

o cool do u have a pic or link to what the crank looked like before u painted it? im just astonished on the color there are so many bb colors but none look as natural as yours

thanks smallieking. im glad you like it  

here is a pic of what the lure looked like before (its the circled one)