new here, first few baits!
slickrick
Posted 10/21/2010 1:49 PM (#464088)
Subject: new here, first few baits!




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hey guys ive been looking at this forum for so long i decided to take a crack at making a few baits. i found a few nice scraps of maple at school and went to work! went out and bought a cheap airbrush too. i had some problems with the etex but what the hell it was my first try. so i decided to come on here and post my baits. you guys are incredible. some very inspiring baits on here! i also painted a suick for the fun of it. the baits run incredibly well, i guess i got lucky with the weighting positions. tell me what you think!


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wolftackle84
Posted 10/21/2010 2:19 PM (#464092 - in reply to #464088)
Subject: Re: new here, first few baits!




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Location: sun prairie,wi
i really like the suick...good job...are you using a drying wheel to dry your lures...

tyler

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slickrick
Posted 10/21/2010 2:33 PM (#464095 - in reply to #464092)
Subject: Re: new here, first few baits!




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thanks wolf! no not using a drying wheel. the last two pics of baits were rattle can finish and were the first i made. the glider with the tail and suick were after i got the air brush. i think the drying wheel is next on my things to build. wolf do you have any plans on how to make a drying wheel? i am hoping to make a bunch of baits over winter break when i have time and can actually get some time in the shop without having to work on my industrial design projects.
wolftackle84
Posted 10/21/2010 3:12 PM (#464099 - in reply to #464088)
Subject: Re: new here, first few baits!




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Location: sun prairie,wi
sent you email slickrick
Stan Durst 1
Posted 10/21/2010 7:53 PM (#464125 - in reply to #464099)
Subject: Re: new here, first few baits!





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Location: Pigeon Forge TN.
Hey Slickrick,
From the Suick, I see a lot of good potential coming. Looks good.
bowhunter29
Posted 10/21/2010 9:45 PM (#464145 - in reply to #464088)
Subject: Re: new here, first few baits!





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Location: South-Central VA
Congrats, you now have a healthy addiction! Drying wheels are easy to make and all they require is some scrap lumber and a grill rotissarie that you can get at Wal-Mart for around $30.

jeremy
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Posted 10/22/2010 1:06 PM (#464192 - in reply to #464092)
Subject: Re: new here, first few baits!


wolftackle84 - 10/21/2010 2:19 PM

i really like the suick...good job...are you using a drying wheel to dry your lures...

Seriously? He's got pictures of them hanging where the e-tex is obviously dripping. But hey, are you using a drying wheel? DEAYHHHHH!

Not bad for your first baits man. Like said, the suick perch pattern looks nice. You'll only get better. I made basement baits for two years before I made a drying wheel. It's really not a necessity, especially when you're just starting out. The only thing with e-tex is you'll get a little nipple on the end of the bait. But as long as that nipple is dripping around a screw eye (which they all appear to be) then it is easy enough to chip/sand/file that off. When applying multiple coats of e-tex, just hang them opposite ways each time. Good luck with your soon to be addiction.
wolftackle84
Posted 10/22/2010 1:29 PM (#464196 - in reply to #464192)
Subject: Re: new here, first few baits!




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Location: sun prairie,wi
nice guest.....just tryed to help somebody out...

tyler
slickrick
Posted 10/25/2010 10:18 PM (#464565 - in reply to #464196)
Subject: Re: new here, first few baits!




Posts: 62


lol thanks guys ill be pm'ing a few of you in no time. im busy with school and actually fishing right now . so not too much free time. getting anxious to make more though ill be sure to post pics