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Location: Apparently where the Muskie aren't | Two things.
1. (I feel like a idiot asking this) do the solid beads not have holes in them?
Here's the link to the ones I'm talking about - https://www.muskyshop.com/components-lure-building/solid-brass-beads...
2. I want to find some colored beads (metal or plastic) specifically black and white. Anyone know where I can get them? I saw them on lure parts online and lure making.com but I really don't want to pay the $15 just to order $4 worth of beads and I really only need a like 10, not 300 |
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| Get some beads like the datson had bruh |
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Location: Apparently where the Muskie aren't | bllhogg - 7/12/2017 7:50 PM
Get some beads like the datson had bruh
How'd I know someone would say that lol. Isn't that the point, I can make a boat just like a dadson for way less. Anyways, I'm trying to make some front end loader style baits. |
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Location: MN | Musky_Mo16 - 7/12/2017 7:46 PM
Two things.
1. (I feel like a idiot asking this ) do the solid beads not have holes in them?
Here's the link to the ones I'm talking about - https://www.muskyshop.com/components-lure-building/solid-brass-beads...
Yes they have holes.
2. I want to find some colored beads (metal or plastic ) specifically black and white. Anyone know where I can get them? I saw them on lure parts online and lure making.com but I really don't want to pay the $15 just to order $4 worth of beads and I really only need a like 10, not 300
Lots of plastic options any fly or tackleshop would have them in most cases. Call dick moore of moores tackle tell him what you want to do and he will set you up right and at a great price. |
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Location: Yahara River Chain | What Nathan said ''Call dick moore of moores tackle tell him what you want to do and he will set you up right and at a great price.''
Keep in mind that he spends a lot of time in Canada during the summer and it might take a while for him to get back to you, but the knowledge that guy has about muskies and lure making that many on the board would be envious. Key word - CALL!
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Location: Apparently where the Muskie aren't | Thanks guys, almost forgot dick moore. I'll give him a call tomorrow |
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Location: Pewaukee, WI | He'll be in Canada for another couple weeks. |
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| To answer your first question...solid beads do have holes in them.
You might want to look at Lure Parts Online.
http://www.lurepartsonline.com/Online-Store/Beads/ |
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| You can get away using hollow beads 90% of the time. Only times I use solid beads are when I want to add weight to a bait, sometimes by the split ring of the "top" hook, and the last bead before the clevis to prevent it from hollowing out.
If you are looking for colored beads, check out Tackle Concepts on facebook. He does custom powder coated blades and beads, really nice stuff and durable. |
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Location: Apparently where the Muskie aren't | Thanks guys, I found what I was looking for. One more question for you bucktail makers. How did you straighten wire that comes in spools? I was just going to buy the pre cut stuff but the 1/4 pound spool is only like $8 |
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Location: Apparently where the Muskie aren't | Have another 2 questions about building bucktails. What size hooks should I put on a double 10? And how much flash do I need to build a bucktail? Or a better question would be how much for one skirt? Since some have more than one skirt.
The packs of flash I was looking at was 400 strands for $5, which doesn't seem like a lot of flash but I've never made bucktails before. I just don't want to need to order more flash or have a ton leftover. |
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| Cut the 20 inch hank in 2. 1 Ten inch hank per coil/skirt. Add more to desired thickness. Beware, really thick shirts can kink up. easier from the sun IMO. As do some colors, blue especially. 7/0 up front, 8/0 on the back. And thicker skirts don't mean better flow. Blade placement can be adjusted for that. 2 split rings for the front hook, or a swivel the split ring. Thank Sled for the last tip. |
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Location: Madison, WI | One rule of thumb that I use is that i use a metal bead for anything touching a clevis as that is metal on metal and wont wear out like a plastic bead. Ive used the Lindy beads before which are heavier plastic and there are more colors. Like the other guys have said, you can use solid beads for more weight but those can get pricey. Hollow metal beads work too and are much cheaper but you lose the weight.
As for hooks, most of your DBL10s are 7/0 however there is no hard and fast rule. Any size works if you base it on the size of the bucktail. I use mostly 5/0 for smaller bucktails. Also, add shrink tubing to the shank of the middle hook so the flashabou doesnt bind up in the joint of the treble. |
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