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| Here is a 10" foiled bait with carved gills and fins. The scales are pressed into the foil with this metal tube that I cut as shown in the pic. It takes a bit more time doing them one at a time, but makes a pretty cool scale pattern.
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| That is some incredible work! "Bit more time" might just be the understatement of the year  |
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Location: PA Angler | Nice looks real |
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Incredible…..Smooth as Silk! hopefully that 1 is my Sample Just put that lure on my Xmas List  JD
Edited by jdsplasher 11/12/2022 5:43 AM
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| North of 8 - 11/11/2022 8:04 AM
That is some incredible work! "Bit more time" might just be the understatement of the year :)
Thank You!
It actually doesn't take all that long, especially compared to individually carving the scales. I lay down a very thin coat of epoxy and let it get tacky before applying foil. Pressing the scales in really makes sure it sticks and adds a bit of texture for the paint and top coats. |
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| Solitario Lupo - 11/11/2022 12:16 PM
Nice looks real
Thanks! It's one of those patterns that can pose for several different species. Basically, it's just fishy looking. |
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| jdsplasher - 11/12/2022 6:40 AM
Incredible…..Smooth as Silk! hopefully that 1 is my Sample Just put that lure on my Xmas List JD
Hopefully the Muskie think it's smooth enough to inhale. Thanks for the comment. |
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Location: MT | Very nice! |
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| Well done! |
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