Unpainted blanks V/S name brand

[buzzcatcher]

Just wondering everyones opinion.

I would rather repaint a good name brand lure with a known track record than to spend hours painting those $1.50 blanks that don't perform like they should and are worthless. JMO

Buzz

[CCP]

I repaint brand name lures. I have seen several blanks with imperfections and some that are not even straight.

[BIG M]

Even the best name brands turn out duds.   You do normally get what you pay for though.   I only paint Big M originals, so I'm always working with the best ;D

[BobP]

I've tried various unpainted blanks.  Unless you are willing to weed through a bunch of Chinese duds to find the occasional OK crankbait, don't waste your time.  That it LOOKS like a $20 high end Japanese bait means absolutely zero.  The internal ballasting and chambering, mold quality, etc are going to be different - and not in a good way!  That said, there are a few unpainted bodies that I've tried and like.  But like Marty says - if you want a great crankbait, you have to make it all yourself.  Or at least buy a high quality bait and repaint it.