Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted February 17, 2008 Super User Posted February 17, 2008 Thanks again guys!Ronnie, with all the big baits being brought in from overseas and mass produced, I wanted to throwback to the style of the original big baits. Hand made, garage style. The only things that I buy are owner stingers, split rings and screw eyes. I carve the gills in with a knife, not a dremel (even though I have a couple ) I hand make my own 3D eyes, tie my own feathers, pool test and balance every bait, and basically just put a bunch of myself into every one of them. The guys like Matt(lures), Mickey (3:16), and Ken (Huddleston) are an inspiration to do it the right way, by hand, in America! I built the first one about 2.5 years ago when there wasn't anything like it on the market. But they have improved a bit since then . These and 8 more are already sold, to a new online shop, so I'll be getting started on some more tomorrow I haven't forgot about you either, when I ship that rod back to you, there will be one of these in your choice of size and color in the tube. Bizz, any chance that he will have that before Guntersville? I would like to see it in person....LOL Great looking stuff you got there!!!!!!!! Quote
Super User Alpster Posted February 17, 2008 Super User Posted February 17, 2008 it is a 2 part just like devcon. yeah I do, might have to revamp it a bit. its not handling 30 ounces+ of baits at a time very well Jay, Find yourself a BBQ rotisserie motor at a garage sale or at Walmart and make a dryer. They will turn heavy weights slowly with ease and they are real cheap. Ronnie Quote
Super User KU_Bassmaster. Posted February 17, 2008 Super User Posted February 17, 2008 WOW!!! You can really see the time you put into them Quote
Super User fourbizz Posted February 17, 2008 Author Super User Posted February 17, 2008 That is actually what I am using ronnie, but I made the mistake of not supporting the shaft, so they are wreaking havoc on the gear box. Probably need a new one, oh well live and learn Quote
Super User Alpster Posted February 17, 2008 Super User Posted February 17, 2008 Bizz, any chance that he will have that before Guntersville? I would like to see it in person....LOL Great looking stuff you got there!!!!!!!! Why that's a good question Wayne. I would not only like to see it in person, I would like to get some feedback from one of them 10lb Guntersville Bass, if you know what I mean. Not sure what the top water bite will look like in March, but hey, they could get a warm spell & drive them mommas up in the shallows for some egg layin. Ronnie Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted February 17, 2008 Super User Posted February 17, 2008 Bizz, any chance that he will have that before Guntersville? I would like to see it in person....LOL Great looking stuff you got there!!!!!!!! Why that's a good question Wayne. I would not only like to see it in person, I would like to get some feedback from one of them 10lb Guntersville Bass, if you know what I mean. Ronnie And I would be more than honored to lip that bad girl for ya Quote
Super User fourbizz Posted February 17, 2008 Author Super User Posted February 17, 2008 Pick your color ronnie 8" Weighs 3.75oz, got something that can chuck it? Quote
Super User fourbizz Posted February 17, 2008 Author Super User Posted February 17, 2008 maxdal, just saw your question. Well, they are 3/0 and the bends are actually pushing the limit for what is allowable in freshwater in California. a 3/0 owner really is a big hook, they've just got a giant bait on top of them Quote
Super User Alpster Posted February 17, 2008 Super User Posted February 17, 2008 Pick your color ronnie 8" Weighs 3.75oz, got something that can chuck it? That blue beauty at the bottom of your original post would be just fine. ;D The Loomis Backbounce I built is rated for up to 8 ozs. With the Calcutta 400 I should be able to throw it. Now making it do it's magic might take a little practice, but what else am I gonna do. I have a couple of 8" Huds, ROF 5 & ROF 12 I was planning to try. They are almost 5 ozs. Nothing ventured nothing gained. I would be glad to pay you for the lure, just let me know what you need. Ronnie Quote
Super User fourbizz Posted February 17, 2008 Author Super User Posted February 17, 2008 There is no way that I would take your money. Blue back something it is then ;D Quote
Super User .dsaavedra. Posted February 17, 2008 Super User Posted February 17, 2008 Blue back something it is then ;D classy color chart you have there ;D : ;D Quote
Super User Alpster Posted February 17, 2008 Super User Posted February 17, 2008 There is no way that I would take your money.Blue back something it is then ;D You can bet I will appreciate it very much. Now I'm excited! ;D Ronnie Quote
MaxDal Posted February 17, 2008 Posted February 17, 2008 maxdal,just saw your question. Well, they are 3/0 and the bends are actually pushing the limit for what is allowable in freshwater in California. a 3/0 owner really is a big hook, they've just got a giant bait on top of them Thanks for your prompt answer ! Well I guess we learn something new everyday ! Little did I know you guys had a size-limit for the bend of the hook in faraway California. We basically don't have such a thing over here, although we are not allowed more than two trebble hooks on the same lure in freshwater ! Do you also carve other types of lures ? Swimbaits, crankbaits or jerkbaits perhaps ? ...an inspiration to do it the right way, by hand, in America ! BTW, nice to hear California hasn't seceded yet ! Ok Just teasing the Californians. Quote
rfrazier Posted February 17, 2008 Posted February 17, 2008 Ah those are sweet. Been wondering what you were making forever! Quote
Super User fourbizz Posted February 17, 2008 Author Super User Posted February 17, 2008 Do you also carve other types of lures ? Swimbaits, crankbaits or jerkbaits perhaps ? Yeah I have got 5 other big baits in various stages. A couple of them are fishable now, the others still need tweaking. Quote
Mattlures Posted February 19, 2008 Posted February 19, 2008 Jay I just noticed this thread. Those are very nice looking. I am honored that you mentioned me as an insperation. That is a huge compliment. My only advise to you is if your going to make a buisiness out of it you will NEED to be efficiant. When I started, It was soo dificult to make my baits I almost quit. I was litteraly making minnimum wage selling my baits at $15 each. When you do get something dialed in the most important thing you can do is create an efficiant system to producing your baits. What your doing right now is fun and exciting. I remeber those days Quote
Super User fourbizz Posted February 19, 2008 Author Super User Posted February 19, 2008 Thanks Matt! I hear you on the efficiency deal. I ended up making the same hourly wage on these as I did in construction, so I was really happy. But that was just these , ya know. A big batch was a god send. I did take the time to make as many jigs (not the fishing kind, the pattern kind) for these as I could, took quite a bit of time to make them, but by the time I finished the first 15, I was probably back to even. Wood is a nightmare for producing in quantity, urethane is looking really good right now. I love my little IWATA though, talk about a tool that immediately skyrocketed my abilities. Anybody that is doing this with a sub par brush needs to get a good one! Quote
Infidel. Posted February 19, 2008 Posted February 19, 2008 These look great Jay. Thanks for the sneak peak. Quote
Super User David P Posted February 19, 2008 Super User Posted February 19, 2008 Dude, you are the man! I've already started saving for one! Should be ready in no time. Quote
Super User Sam Posted February 19, 2008 Super User Posted February 19, 2008 Four Bizz, You outdid your self. They are simply magnificient. How do they perform in the water? We want to know if you get any hits or catch anything, too. Great job. You may have found your calling and future employement. Open up a Fourbizz Tackle web site and lets place some orders. Quote
Super User .dsaavedra. Posted February 20, 2008 Super User Posted February 20, 2008 Four Bizz,How do they perform in the water? according to the Bizz himself, "they walk like a MO FO!" Quote
slomoe Posted February 20, 2008 Posted February 20, 2008 Whoa, just saw this thread. Great lookin lures Bizz, keep it up. Quote
Super User fourbizz Posted February 21, 2008 Author Super User Posted February 21, 2008 Threw a video up on the original post for you guys that wanted to see one in action Think I should clean the pool? Quote
MattStrykul Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 Those baits are sick! You might want to clean the pool before Summer Otherwise just start stocking bass in there and make it a big aquarium. Quote
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