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Post by solehunter on Jun 4, 2009 14:22:39 GMT
They look alright. Keep at it though, doubt you have bitten off more than you can chew, just got to `plug` on until you get the results your looking for. If you keep at it you`ll get there.
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Post by greysfanboy on Jun 4, 2009 14:28:18 GMT
Whilst those American ones look pretty good and obviously are more art than anything else, I somehow doubt they will ever even get wet, some dumb yank would probably rather have it mounted on the wall or something  yet another case of the gear catching the angler as opposed to the fish   That brings me to my main point - in my experience only, I have developed the firm opinion that subtle detail etc on lures is pretty pointless. Different general colours and shapes can outperform each other at different venues, time of year for example but I would say action and size are more important than little eyes, scale patterns and stuff so I personally wouldn't must my balls (or my wallet ) on the finer details. If you're intending to make a business out of it on the other hand, then you need them to be as appealing as possible to people. Good luck with it  |
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Post by mick75 on Jun 4, 2009 14:29:38 GMT
the ones i have seen made very similar to yours maxwell had holes drilled in the base and small rolls of lead put in then filled to make a sinking crank bait
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Post by maxwell on Jun 4, 2009 15:22:49 GMT
Thats right Mick, we have already done the trials with the lead inserts, get it in the wrong place and the lure dont move right. pretty sure we will get there eventually. as its only for our use we got all the time we want.  |
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Post by pjl83 on Jun 4, 2009 21:03:23 GMT
looks like a good start maxwell. as dave said, stick at it mate I'm sure you'll have it sussed in no time! |
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Post by lighty on Jun 7, 2009 16:46:08 GMT
is Cascamite no good as a waterproof varnish max, it could be a lot cheaper?
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Post by eatit on Jun 23, 2009 0:45:49 GMT
Nice ,Oak should work well, Have you thought about making a stencil for patterning your lures. I think they also use some sort of thick mesh material to get the scale pattern.Good luck keep going lets hope you make a name for yourself .Old mr Rapala started small!
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Post by maxwell on Jul 14, 2009 21:13:03 GMT
Here's a couple the boy made for pike, dont look like i'm gonna get a look in.   |
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Post by danny27 on Jul 15, 2009 19:41:40 GMT
Maxwell can't you use bulsa wood?
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Post by maxwell on Jul 15, 2009 21:07:11 GMT
Probably could Danny, those two are made from a hardwood, he's put lead weights inside them so they move like an injured fish when jerked along the surface.
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Post by solehunter on Jul 16, 2009 11:20:52 GMT
They look very nice. Well done that man!  |
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Post by danny27 on Jul 16, 2009 19:33:02 GMT
your boy's done very well. being a builder i come accross lots of different types of timber. if i get any offcuts i'll give you a shout!!
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Post by hobnob on Jul 16, 2009 20:57:09 GMT
great for pike not so sure for bass tho
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Post by maxwell on Jul 16, 2009 21:37:33 GMT
Not for bass mate, thats a different lure altogether, we have the gear to make articulated lures with diving vanes, that is if i ever get near the stuff, |
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yet another case of the gear catching the angler as opposed to the fish 
