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Muskers
Posted 9/3/2014 2:52 PM (#728467)
Subject: First attempt at making baits




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Location: Otsego, MN		I have been on this site seeing all the artistic work people have done and shared and was inspired to try making my own baits. I Decided to just use the equipment I had laying in my garage and I think they are coming along nicely. I have attached some photos that show some of the early designs as well as some of the steps along the way to a painted bait. I still need to add the eyes, epoxy and catch fish with these but here are some of my first attempts...

I always welcome constructive criticism and recommendations.


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musky slut
Posted 9/3/2014 3:54 PM (#728479 - in reply to #728467)
Subject: Re: First attempt at making baits




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Looks great ! Welcome to the addiction
mnmusky
Posted 9/3/2014 4:03 PM (#728480 - in reply to #728467)
Subject: Re: First attempt at making baits




Looks good. Are you adding lead?
Muskers
Posted 9/3/2014 4:08 PM (#728481 - in reply to #728467)
Subject: Re: First attempt at making baits




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Location: Otsego, MN		No lead in the crank baits but the glide baits will have them. They aren't painted yet and I haven't added the weight to those yet. I think my painting skills have some room for improvement but this is definitely a fun hobby.
muskie tamer
Posted 9/3/2014 5:47 PM (#728495 - in reply to #728467)
Subject: Re: First attempt at making baits





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Location: Waconia,MN		I just started building hard baits myself so I'm no expert, but you may want to put just a little bit of weight in the crankbaits or they may sit on there side in the water.
Eaglescout2012
Posted 9/10/2014 8:27 AM (#729435 - in reply to #728467)
Subject: RE: First attempt at making baits





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Amazing job, they look much better than the first ones I made. Really impressive, keep up the good work
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