Baitmaker Posted March 15, 2016 Author Posted March 15, 2016 Hate to sound biased, but there simply is no comparison to me between a wood blank vs. a plastic hollow body bait. The slight inclusions of the grain along with the other imperfections not only give a lure character, but also make for a unique action that can trigger strikes. When a bait bounces off a log and doesn't recover instantly, there is something in that second that flips a fish's trigger. Quote
Baitmaker Posted March 23, 2016 Author Posted March 23, 2016 It's hard to go wrong with fire tiger. I have made a lot of variations of them over the years with different stripes and colors on many body styles. Here is a new 2" one for bass. 4 Quote
Super User Darren. Posted April 10, 2016 Super User Posted April 10, 2016 2 minutes ago, Baitmaker said: *Really* nice work, man. They look sweet! 3 Quote
Baitmaker Posted April 10, 2016 Author Posted April 10, 2016 Thanks a lot!. This latest gill bait is one of a dozen of them I'm working on. Hard to have too many of them I say. Quote
Evan K Posted April 10, 2016 Posted April 10, 2016 These baits are absolutely breathtaking. I think you could make a fortune if you took orders. Please keep posting pics!! Quote
Baitmaker Posted April 10, 2016 Author Posted April 10, 2016 Thanks a lot Evan. Since I began doing this, it's been a dream of mine to start my own handcrafted lure business. They take quite some time to make, so not sure I could earn a living doing it. Still though, making money doing what you love would be a great job. Thanks again for the interest in my creations. Other than fishing, all I want to do is make more of them. Quote
Super User fishinfiend Posted April 10, 2016 Super User Posted April 10, 2016 Superb work, sir!! Quote
Baitmaker Posted April 11, 2016 Author Posted April 11, 2016 19 hours ago, fishinfiend said: Superb work, sir!! Thanks! It helps knowing people enjoy what I love to do. It gives me great pleasure to catch fish on my own hand made creations, and it's always nice to hear positive comments. They really fuel my passion. I also welcome any negative comments or questions in general. My quest is aimed at building the best baits on the planet, and there will be no stone left un-turned along the way. Good, bad, and indifferent, I am interested in hearing and learning everything I can. 1 Quote
Evan K Posted April 12, 2016 Posted April 12, 2016 On 4/10/2016 at 6:05 AM, Baitmaker said: Thanks a lot Evan. Since I began doing this, it's been a dream of mine to start my own handcrafted lure business. They take quite some time to make, so not sure I could earn a living doing it. Still though, making money doing what you love would be a great job. Thanks again for the interest in my creations. Other than fishing, all I want to do is make more of them. Yeah, earning a living might not be sustainable. You could easily ask $20 or more a piece for these though. Best wishes, it's great to see these kinds of posts. Quote
IndianaFinesse Posted April 12, 2016 Posted April 12, 2016 Those are awesome, store bought baits Don't even compare to those! Are by any chance interested in selling them? Quote
Brayberry Posted April 12, 2016 Posted April 12, 2016 I'd be interested in a few of the Bluegill Squarebills, if you sell them Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted April 12, 2016 Global Moderator Posted April 12, 2016 4 hours ago, IndianaFinesse said: Those are awesome, store bought baits Don't even compare to those! Are by any chance interested in selling them? 3 hours ago, Brayberry said: I'd be interested in a few of the Bluegill Squarebills, if you sell them Send the OP a PM to inquire about buying baits please. Quote
Baitmaker Posted April 14, 2016 Author Posted April 14, 2016 Outside of a few family and friends, I have only sold a small handful of my baits. Planning on listing some on E-Bay soon. Just not sure what to ask for them. All I know is that I spend a lot of time making them. Quote
benzmech Posted April 14, 2016 Posted April 14, 2016 I would love to buy some of those baits. The painting talent and attention to detail you have is impressive sir. Before you give ebay a shot maybe you could open up the sales to us first. Quote
bralexander Posted April 14, 2016 Posted April 14, 2016 Baitmaker, these are amazing! I am very envious and in awe. That is all Bruce Quote
Baitmaker Posted April 14, 2016 Author Posted April 14, 2016 TY again guys. It is against the rules of this site to sell them, so I really can't talk price on the open forum. Quote
Baitmaker Posted April 25, 2016 Author Posted April 25, 2016 A couple SM bass caught by a customer on my Tennessee Shad squarebill cranks today. He said that color was working very well for him. Seeing the fish that people catch on my baits is as much fun to me as catching them myself...almost. 5 Quote
Evan K Posted April 25, 2016 Posted April 25, 2016 @Baitmaker If/when you do ever set up a store or offer some baits for sale shoot me a PM with the info. Quote
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