Mbirdsley Posted September 17, 2020 Posted September 17, 2020 Chatter baits made from a 3/8 do-it Arkie mold. Line ties could be better. But, they do work. 5 Quote
Will Wetline Posted September 19, 2020 Posted September 19, 2020 The barring on this hair and hackle perch was done with a Copic G99 olive marker. Solarez "Bone Dry" (thin) UV resin protects the collar. 14 Quote
Baitmaker Posted September 19, 2020 Posted September 19, 2020 A couple more cedar squarebills in firetiger and jet black. 10 Quote
Baitmaker Posted November 18, 2020 Posted November 18, 2020 Some of my latest cedar squarebills. 8 Quote
Super User Munkin Posted November 23, 2020 Author Super User Posted November 23, 2020 Latest jig I made. Allen 5 Quote
BassNJake Posted November 23, 2020 Posted November 23, 2020 On 9/20/2020 at 6:50 PM, Phishtank said: Blade bait How does she run? Love blade baits and that looks like an awesome custom version Quote
Baitmaker Posted November 26, 2020 Posted November 26, 2020 A few new bass and walleye cranks. Again made from red cedar. 7 Quote
Phishtank Posted November 27, 2020 Posted November 27, 2020 On 11/23/2020 at 2:32 PM, BassNJake said: How does she run? Love blade baits and that looks like an awesome custom version It actually runs pretty true. I have a video but it’s apparently too large to post. 2 Quote
BASS302 Posted November 28, 2020 Posted November 28, 2020 @Baitmaker, I like seeing stuff in the process of being created. Are you doing the eyes differently now than in the past? Quote
Baitmaker Posted November 28, 2020 Posted November 28, 2020 8 minutes ago, BASS302 said: @Baitmaker, I like seeing stuff in the process of being created. Are you doing the eyes differently now than in the past? TY Bass! The eye sockets on those are done with a Dremel sanding bit that has a little concave bowl shape like that. A flat round bit has a tendency to get away from me especially on contours or rounded edges. I then go back and remove the high center spot with a smaller bur. On some foiled baits, the raised pupil looks good the way it is and I will just paint a pupil over the foil. (if that makes sense) 1 1 Quote
Super User Paul Roberts Posted November 29, 2020 Super User Posted November 29, 2020 On 6/5/2020 at 5:59 PM, Will Wetline said: Leatherbaits trailer (tapered at top), palmered grizzly schlappen, polar chenille What are the Leatherbaits like, Will? Are they at all pork-like in motion? I have a bunch of pork yet, but it is a pain, esp the last batches it seems. Quote
Will Wetline Posted November 30, 2020 Posted November 30, 2020 I was very disappointed when I first lowered one into the lake because it hardly flexed at all. It was attached to an 1/8 oz. ball head jig tied with bear hair. Cold front conditions in early summer as I recall. However, even though the trailer didn't flex anything like pork or plastic, it did move enough to get the interest of three smallmouth. Try a pack and see how you like it. Quote
Super User Munkin Posted November 30, 2020 Author Super User Posted November 30, 2020 On 11/28/2020 at 5:00 PM, Baitmaker said: TY Bass! The eye sockets on those are done with a Dremel sanding bit that has a little concave bowl shape like that. A flat round bit has a tendency to get away from me especially on contours or rounded edges. I then go back and remove the high center spot with a smaller bur. On some foiled baits, the raised pupil looks good the way it is and I will just paint a pupil over the foil. (if that makes sense) Going to have and try this trick. I need to make bigger eye sockets on some lead heads. Allen Quote
Super User scaleface Posted November 30, 2020 Super User Posted November 30, 2020 On 11/25/2020 at 9:53 PM, Baitmaker said: Again made from red cedar. How is your supply of red cedar ? Quote
Phishtank Posted December 1, 2020 Posted December 1, 2020 On 11/28/2020 at 3:33 PM, BASS302 said: @Baitmaker, I like seeing stuff in the process of being created. Are you doing the eyes differently now than in the past? Tail spinner made from drift wood. 14 Quote
Michigander Posted December 13, 2020 Posted December 13, 2020 Did a test paint on some weighted wacky hooks. Added a skirt to the bluegill one. I'm so rusty at tying skirts, but I'll be a pro again by the end of winter! Little guy needs a boot tail trailer and he'll be all ready to go. 5 Quote
Michigander Posted December 13, 2020 Posted December 13, 2020 Unhappy with the bluegill, probably retie that one but I tried again with the crappie jig and it came out much better I think. 7 Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted December 13, 2020 Super User Posted December 13, 2020 The bluegill looks fine to me @Michigander. 1 Quote
Michigander Posted December 13, 2020 Posted December 13, 2020 It'll fish fine. Just being OCD about neatness. ? 1 1 Quote
Super User king fisher Posted December 15, 2020 Super User Posted December 15, 2020 Here are some spinnerbaits I made yesterday. Top row are 3/4 oz. bottom row are 1/2 oz. A friend of mine likes this color combo for Lake Chapala. I normally like darker colors, but have started becoming a chart. and white fan. I got hooked on colored blades fishing inline spinners for salmon, they also work great for bass in Mexico. 8 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted December 15, 2020 Super User Posted December 15, 2020 Nicely done. Must be the new moon, I added some color to a few myself recently. A-Jay 4 Quote
Super User king fisher Posted December 15, 2020 Super User Posted December 15, 2020 Is that lead wire wrapped on the hook shank on a couple of those? What do they weigh? Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted December 16, 2020 Super User Posted December 16, 2020 Yes it is Old trick I've been doing for a while. Use it to cast further and keep baits I will be burning fast - In the water ! More info here ~ A-Jay Quote
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