BIG M Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 Barry, finally got you a bait that I'm happy with. Still have to do the sealer coat of epoxy and then it's off to the post office. Quote
whittler Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 Wow, you nailed that one Marty, looks great. To the new builders on here take special notice of the bottom of that bait and how everything is in perfect alignment, thats the way its done. Quote
Stringjam Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 Killer job, Marty. It's amazing to me how you keep things so symmetrical on these rounded baits. Quote
Fishwhittler Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 I really like the shape of this one. Great job! Ben Quote
BIG M Posted November 16, 2009 Author Posted November 16, 2009 Thanks guys, this bait was a tough nut to crack. That darn Bagley taper is hard to do by hand. Quote
Infidel. Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 Sides look a little flat but pretty darn close. Good job! Quote
BIG M Posted November 16, 2009 Author Posted November 16, 2009 My version is not as wide as the original bait. I would need some 2 inch thick stock to an exact copy. Quote
Fishwhittler Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 2" thick stock!? How big is that bait? Quote
BIG M Posted November 16, 2009 Author Posted November 16, 2009 The original bait is approx 1.25 inches wide. They didn't call it Mama Cat for nothing. Quote
wickyman Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 I would totally throw that! It's a great looking bait, again! Marty, you are the man! Quote
BIG M Posted November 16, 2009 Author Posted November 16, 2009 My version is from 1 inch stock, that's why the sides look a little flat. I did not want to lose the width by totally round the sides. What I will do with the next bait is glue 2 pieces of 3/4 stock together and make a true round bait. Quote
Fishwhittler Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 My version is from 1 inch stock, that's why the sides look a little flat. I did not want to lose the width by totally round the sides. What I will do with the next bait is glue 2 pieces of 3/4 stock together and make a true round bait. Thanks for the info! Can't wait to see your next ones. Ben Quote
Stringjam Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 My version is from 1 inch stock, that's why the sides look a little flat. I did not want to lose the width by totally round the sides. What I will do with the next bait is glue 2 pieces of 3/4 stock together and make a true round bait. I personally prefer hybrid round/flat sides like the one you just did over purely round baits. Flat surfaces on the sides provide both more "flash" and a more distinctive vibration. Quote
bnwcrankin Posted November 17, 2009 Posted November 17, 2009 ''''''''''EVERYONE, STAY AWAY FROM MY BAIT""""""""" lol... Man, great job Marty.. I knew you could knock it out.. Quote
BIG M Posted November 17, 2009 Author Posted November 17, 2009 Barry, it's not perfect. After you paint it and fish it then you can tell me how close I got to the original. Quote
wickyman Posted November 17, 2009 Posted November 17, 2009 Hey Marty, don't sell yourself short. Could be a new run of baits for you! Quote
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