jr1945 Posted June 7, 2009 Posted June 7, 2009 here's a couple more i just finished largemouth bass, 6", s.s. carp, 6", s.s. ( came out a little darker than i planned but swims great.) Quote
whittler Posted June 7, 2009 Posted June 7, 2009 Always admire your work, incredible craftsmanship. Quote
dumb_dog11 Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 That bass is absolutely stunning how are you doing the joints? Quote
memo43 Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 WOW. those are some amasing swimbaits you have there ***** 5 stars. That is a foil job correct. memo Quote
jr1945 Posted June 8, 2009 Author Posted June 8, 2009 the joints are a through wire s.s. skelton. here's a negative pic to highlight the wire system. since this picture i modified the line tie to connect to the first hook hanger putting the stress directly on the line tie point. the bass is 100% hand painted. the carp is tissue transfer on the sides but the back, belly and most of the head in front of the gill is hand painted. Quote
Steven Ladner Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 The bass pattern is awesome Looks like some true fish catchers Quote
Super User Jimzee Posted June 8, 2009 Super User Posted June 8, 2009 That carp would get murdered by muskies in the lakes I fish. Simply stunning baits, awesome work. Quote
Super User .dsaavedra. Posted June 8, 2009 Super User Posted June 8, 2009 mr. john hopkins! welcome to bass resource, nice work as always 1 Quote
bigtimfish Posted June 9, 2009 Posted June 9, 2009 DUDE, can you do threadfin shad and gizzard shad? Well, what all sizes are there? 4",6" or 8" If you make a 4" or 6" that look that good and swim that good. Let me know a price Quote
Super User .dsaavedra. Posted June 9, 2009 Super User Posted June 9, 2009 DUDE, can you do threadfin shad and gizzard shad? Well, what all sizes are there? 4",6" or 8" If you make a 4" or 6" that look that good and swim that good. Let me know a price from below his signature: www.johnscrankbait.com Quote
BIG M Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 Great works of art as I've come to expect from you. Fellas this guys is the king of handmade swim baits. Check out the action on these baits, and yes he can do just about any bait fish you would like. Quote
Super User fourbizz Posted June 10, 2009 Super User Posted June 10, 2009 Great works of art as I've come to expect from you. Fellas this guys is the king of handmade swim baits. Check out the action on these baits, and yes he can do just about any bait fish you would like. JR's work is certainly awesome. That carp looks great. Dont think I would call him the king though. No disrespect intended. Quote
NasTMcfingas Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 King or not, those baits are still a true work of art Quote
bigfish88 Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 wow, man I need to start making some baits, very very impressive. Quote
MichiganFisherman Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 That bass is hand painted?! Holy S!@$! Incredible skill you have, man. Quote
FishDontLikeMe1301600221 Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 nice work.pretty sick looking,i still like your paul sr. bait the best haha. Quote
HOIST-N-HAWGS Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 Gheees, almost to nice looking to throw! Though, I would definately encase them in glass and frame-em! Outstanding work! Quote
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