Finished product....painted

Post by **muskymatt** » Tue May 11, 2010 8:13 am

I painted up the baits I made and think they look pretty good.

Here's some pics.

Post by **Bucktail** » Tue May 11, 2010 8:18 am

Very Nice Matt! That's not easy... I've tried...

Post by **Andy_L** » Tue May 11, 2010 8:24 am

yes please Matt

in Walleye colour as well thanks

Post by **lifeisfun** » Tue May 11, 2010 8:44 am

Very nice ! I love those "matching" fingers

Post by RJ » 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

Post by **Muskie4L** » Tue May 11, 2010 11:04 am

The wire through guys are pretty secretive

Post by **muskymatt** » Tue May 11, 2010 11:04 am

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

Here it is, I posted last week.

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.

Post by **troutnmuskiehunter** » Tue May 11, 2010 11:17 am

Lookin' good Matt!!

Post by RJ » Tue May 11, 2010 11:17 am

Wow.....Great work!

Let me know when ya need an address to ship one to.....thanks..

RJ

Post by **troutnmuskiehunter** » Tue May 11, 2010 11:18 am

RJ wrote:Wow.....Great work!

Let me know when ya need an address to ship one to.....thanks..

RJ

For Bass

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Post by RJ » 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

Post by **muskymatt** » Tue May 11, 2010 11:38 am

The longer ones are 8" and the Jointed are about 6.5"

Post by **troutnmuskiehunter** » Tue May 11, 2010 11:40 am

RJ 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

Gimme a shout....I've got a big enough boat now that can handle your size

Post by **Chevy Champagne** » Tue May 11, 2010 11:43 am

they look really good man congrats

Post by **Gord** » Tue May 11, 2010 1:11 pm

Very nice dude......very nice!!