Finished product....painted
Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 8:13 am
I painted up the baits I made and think they look pretty good.
Here's some pics.
Here's some pics.
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Finished product....painted
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Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 8:18 am
Very Nice Matt! That's not easy... I've tried...
Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 8:24 am
yes please Matt 
in Walleye colour as well thanks
in Walleye colour as well thanks Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 8:44 am
Very nice ! I love those "matching" fingers
Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 9:19 am
That's some great paint work there Matt.....
I didnt see the original construction.....how are those eyes that will take the split rings attached? I see alot of guys make their own baits and screw in the eye....which IMO will rip out at any time....especially when trolling at 6 mph like you maniacs do.....
RJ
I didnt see the original construction.....how are those eyes that will take the split rings attached? I see alot of guys make their own baits and screw in the eye....which IMO will rip out at any time....especially when trolling at 6 mph like you maniacs do.....
RJ
Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 11:04 am
The wire through guys are pretty secretive
Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 11:04 am
Here it is, I posted last week.RJ wrote:That's some great paint work there Matt.....
I didnt see the original construction.....how are those eyes that will take the split rings attached? I see alot of guys make their own baits and screw in the eye....which IMO will rip out at any time....especially when trolling at 6 mph like you maniacs do.....
RJ
No screw eyes used, all my baits are thru wire which you can see here
http://www.fish-hawk.net/hawktalk/viewtopic.php?t=39311
All wire is .41 or .50 muskie grade wire
All bills are hand shaped lexan and the glue I use is 100% waterproof expanding ultra strength so it will neve come apart.
I also overlap the thru wire so that when I pour the lead it locks the wire in place.
3-4 coats of nuluster give it a rock hard surfac as well.
Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 11:17 am
Lookin' good Matt!! 
Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 11:17 am
Wow.....Great work!
Let me know when ya need an address to ship one to.....thanks..
RJ
Let me know when ya need an address to ship one to.....thanks..
RJ
Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 11:18 am
For BassRJ wrote:Wow.....Great work!
Let me know when ya need an address to ship one to.....thanks..
RJ
?????? Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 11:22 am
I've caught bass on bigger baits than those....
You may see in Constance Bay on the troll at some point this summer TMH.....if there's any water in it....
RJ
You may see in Constance Bay on the troll at some point this summer TMH.....if there's any water in it....
RJ
Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 11:38 am
The longer ones are 8" and the Jointed are about 6.5"
Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 11:40 am
Gimme a shout....I've got a big enough boat now that can handle your sizeRJ wrote:I've caught bass on bigger baits than those....
You may see in Constance Bay on the troll at some point this summer TMH.....if there's any water in it....
RJ
Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 11:43 am
they look really good man congrats
Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 1:11 pm
Very nice dude......very nice!!