A couple cedar cranks

[Fishwhittler]

2.25" body, carved from 1" thick cedar, weighs 1/2 ounce.

[MALTESE FALCON]

Beautiful baits!!

Falcon

[NateFollmer]

Nice looking cranks! I like cedar bodies, I know some people split them, but I haven't had any issues yet

[Steven Ladner]

Outstanding FW 

[DBatey]

love the eye on the top one

[Stringjam]

These are WAY cool!!   Tight action? 

[Fishwhittler]

Thanks!

String, the proto had a tight action when I tested it, but the 3d angry eyes may change the action, possibly quite a bit.  I put some on a rattlin' rapala once, and they just ruined the action, but I think this bait is large enough to counteract most of the effects of the eyes.

[Scorcher214]

Those scales are just awesome!

[NorcalBassin]

Wow, awesome job... that's some talent.

[Rebel Angler]

awesome paint job

great lookin cranks!

[RFIGUY]

awesome looking lure

[islandbass]

Nice paint jobs. Those eyes on the 1st one sure look mean. 8-)

[spotspanker]

Nice

[BASSINATORBIGJOE]

Man that's a great looking paint job and clearly a skillful carving. Congrats....Mike 8-)

[Big Bass Man]

Nice crank  !

[MMan16]

Awesome baits!!!!

P.M. Sent

[FIAB]

Those things should be put on display in an art gallery they look so good..........I might even go to an art gallery if stuff like that was on display.

[SkilletSizeBass.]

FW thats some awesome baits & paint job 

[Vickers]

really beautiful baits... I would hate to throw one! I'd have to swim for it if I got snagged!

[SKTprodigy]

I like the eyes on the top one.  Very simailar to the eyes spro uses on lures

[kbkindle]

Beautiful  work , outstanding paint,clear is out of reach.

I dont see a spec of dirt or lint  What a job  #1

I wont ask about the clear , that's yours   Those mad eyes look great on those lures

[Fishwhittler]

Beautiful work , outstanding paint,clear is out of reach.

I dont see a spec of dirt or lint What a job #1

I wont ask about the clear , that's yours Those mad eyes look great on those lures

The clear coat I use is no secret: Trondak U-40 LS Supreme High Build. Now, however, I'm switching to the medium-build version. The high-build is a little too thick for some of the baits I do, and also I think the slightly thinner version will be easier to mix bubble-free.

I did some testing, and the 3d eyes don't affect the action on these baits. They all have a nice, tight action and they float quickly when paused.

Thanks all you guys. 8-)

BTW I caught a 10" crappie on the Mad Purple Craw version I did of this bait. Not what I was expecting, but I'll take it.

[Morelures]

Great looking baits!

[WoolleyBass]

Hey Fishwhittler is that trondak clear as easy to get as devcon? Also is it any cheaper?

    Roby

[Fishwhittler]

Hey Fishwhittler is that trondak clear as easy to get as devcon? Also is it any cheaper?

Roby

I get it from Mudhole.com.  It's pretty cheap in the bigger sizes; you can get 32 ounces for $45 and that will last for a long time.

I've found it necessary to use U-40 Color Lock before top-coating with U-40 LS Supreme medium build.  You will get fish eyes with LS Supreme medium build unless you use Color Lock first.  I found that out the hard way... :-X

The only other downside to using LS Supreme is that it takes 24 hours to dry tack-free, and up to a week to fully cure.  It cures faster at warmer temperatures, but it still takes five days to reach full strength.