My second Crankbait build

[DanielG]

Well, I made my second crankbait. I posted the first and it came out pretty good but I messed up on the epoxy mix and it never dried and probably never will. So, I decided to remake it. this time measuring the epoxy correctly. Yes it hardened and yes I took a couple of casts and it wobbles and tracks really nicely in the water. It's cold here now though. I will have to wait till spring to fish with it. Now that I have all the stuff needed to make them, I'm ready to make more. This second one took about two 3 hr sessions to make from pine board to finish, not counting the epoxy drying time. The airbrush is tricky but this was my second time using one and it felt a lot more comfortable this time around.

 

For anyone wanting to gear up to making one of these for the first time, I spent a ton of time researching this and have links in the video below to my first build that is six parts with way to much detail and with a web site of materials. I was a teacher all my life. Teacher mode never leaves you unfortunately. Someone asked what the silver specs are in the finish. It's glitter added to the epoxy top coat. It would make a great Christmas tree ornament ?.

 

Here's a link to my youtube channel that shows this and other builds.

 

 

[Derek1]

Looks great, nice job on the paint. 

[Baitmaker]

That's awesome! Glad to hear that others are enjoying this satisfying, if not downright addicting craft. That looks much better than my 2nd attempt many years ago. You have the knack for it to be sure! Very nice job! Please continue posting your work. 

[DanielG]

19 hours ago, Baitmaker said:

That's awesome! Glad to hear that others are enjoying this satisfying, if not downright addicting craft. That looks much better than my 2nd attempt many years ago. You have the knack for it to be sure! Very nice job! Please continue posting your work. 

Thanks. I've done a lot of 'making things' over my life. Guitars, portrait painting, lots of odd and unusual things. I researched a lot online. About a years worth. I think I've looked at all the youtube stuff. I just had to try it.

[Angry John]

That bait looks great.  We each find a place in these hobbies we make our own.  Best of luck in further ventures.

[Baitmaker]

22 hours ago, DanielG said:

Thanks. I've done a lot of 'making things' over my life. Guitars, portrait painting, lots of odd and unusual things. I researched a lot online. About a years worth. I think I've looked at all the youtube stuff. I just had to try it.

Well you are off to a great start! I am a portrait artist also and fell into making baits easily as it combines my two favorite subjects, which are art and fishing. 

[DanielG]

5 hours ago, Baitmaker said:

Well you are off to a great start! I am a portrait artist also and fell into making baits easily as it combines my two favorite subjects, which are art and fishing. 

Portrait painting is so time intensive. It's a lot of work. A half hour of spray painting baits is quick results by comparison. quick gratification I guess.

[Baitmaker]

5 hours ago, DanielG said:

Portrait painting is so time intensive. It's a lot of work. A half hour of spray painting baits is quick results by comparison. quick gratification I guess.

For sure. Much of my portrait work is highly detailed and I have spent weeks and even months on a single piece. Building and painting baits is a nice change of pace from that.