hellhounds
kodiak
Posted 2/27/2012 10:02 AM (#541833)
Subject: hellhounds





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Location: Okoboji
i wish i could find like 50 hellhound blanks to do customs up on and bring to the show with me.... does anyone have a channel through erc? i would like make 5 patterns and number each one.

thanks,

jason
MRichardson
Posted 2/27/2012 12:01 PM (#541862 - in reply to #541833)
Subject: RE: hellhounds





Sorry wish I could help you man.  When I was a partner in ERC I had boxes of them lying around.   As blasphemous as it sounds, I threw out out a couple boxes of them a few years ago when I moved because I didn’t have the room.  It would have been unethical for me to do anything else with them.  Drifter molds them in house now doubt you’ll find any.

kodiak
Posted 2/27/2012 12:07 PM (#541864 - in reply to #541862)
Subject: Re: hellhounds





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Location: Okoboji
#*^@!!! hope is still out (Maybe)
newmuskyz
Posted 2/27/2012 2:54 PM (#541918 - in reply to #541864)
Subject: Re: hellhounds




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WHAT PATTERNS WERE YOU THINKING? DO YOU HAVE ANY PICS? I KNOW THE BLANKS MAY BE HARD TO GET BUT YOU MAY HAVE SOME BUSINESS AT LEAST WITH RE-PAINTING. PUT SOME PICS UP AND YOU MAY GET SOMEONES INTEREST. WERE YOU THINKING A SHOW THIS YEAR OR NEXT?
newmuskyz
Posted 2/27/2012 2:58 PM (#541921 - in reply to #541918)
Subject: Re: hellhounds




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just realized my caps lock was on...also have you contacted erc to see if they would cut you a break if you buy alot of them? just a thought.
kodiak
Posted 2/27/2012 8:28 PM (#542035 - in reply to #541833)
Subject: Re: hellhounds





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No I haven't contacted them. I can get some pics but I was going to try to get some done for the mn show or the swaps

Edited by kodiak 2/27/2012 8:30 PM
kodiak
Posted 2/27/2012 8:31 PM (#542038 - in reply to #541833)
Subject: Re: hellhounds





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Location: Okoboji
I have more than enough baits to paint. Between the two bait companies I shoot for and all my friends throwing stuff my way..I figured I would just do some for the show and try to turn em for some fishing slush fund money
Guest
Posted 2/27/2012 8:38 PM (#542040 - in reply to #542038)
Subject: Re: hellhounds


What two companies do you spray for? You got any pics of your stuff?
Joel Y.
Posted 2/27/2012 8:48 PM (#542047 - in reply to #541833)
Subject: RE: hellhounds


Will one of the colors you paint for the shows be the "baddest on earth"?? I'm pretty sure drifter already has a lemonhead. How much will you sell a painted hellhound for? I have seen some guys sell them here on this site for upwards of 35$, but the paint jobs on those are top notch, maybe a little more than the "baddest on earth". Not saying anything bad just saying it will be tuff to sell baits for a decent profit at 15$ per blank if you don't have pretty killer detailed paint work. I am certain there is going to be a good amount of competition there too.
kodiak
Posted 2/28/2012 7:07 AM (#542096 - in reply to #542047)
Subject: RE: hellhounds





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Joel Y. - 2/27/2012 8:48 PM

Will one of the colors you paint for the shows be the "baddest on earth"?? I'm pretty sure drifter already has a lemonhead. How much will you sell a painted hellhound for? I have seen some guys sell them here on this site for upwards of 35$, but the paint jobs on those are top notch, maybe a little more than the "baddest on earth". Not saying anything bad just saying it will be tuff to sell baits for a decent profit at 15$ per blank if you don't have pretty killer detailed paint work. I am certain there is going to be a good amount of competition there too. ;)


define top notch. 15 layers of epoxy, scales??? baddest meant how the bait flowed and how the eyes popped..and it will plain work on a certain lake,,i was happy how it turned out. i can do all the super detail work just like everyone else...i paint them for buddies and for my personal use so i bang them out fast and use and abuse them. i am not going to come on here and chest pound..guys that paint on here know what i can do.

so back to the topic at hand...i was wanting to do 5 baits for 5 top lakes in mn. not a museum piece. i would take the best historical color for lake x and do a hellhound up in it with my interpretation of the bait. i thought it would be a fun project.

why dont you guest just sign up for an account if you want to contribute,,it is free and you can join a great community with tons of info.

Edited by kodiak 2/28/2012 7:19 AM
ShutUpNFish
Posted 2/28/2012 8:08 AM (#542113 - in reply to #541833)
Subject: Re: hellhounds





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Location: Money, PA
"baddest on earth" could be just a bit misleading though....just sayin'.

I'm interested in seeing more of your work kodiak. I look forward to your future paint work posts for sure.
kodiak
Posted 2/28/2012 8:11 AM (#542115 - in reply to #542113)
Subject: Re: hellhounds





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Location: Okoboji
lol...maybe but i thought it rocked for the effort put into it. and the way it glows and how intense the eyes look.
Stan Durst 1
Posted 2/28/2012 8:16 AM (#542118 - in reply to #542113)
Subject: Re: hellhounds





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Location: Pigeon Forge TN.
Kodiak is a very good painter and can put "knock out" work on just about anything. I have a lure with a pattern that I call the "Baddest on Earth" simply because of the amount of fish it has nailed not because it is any better than anyone else's paint job.
I see what you mean about the wording of Kodiaks phrase, but even I don't seriously think he was trying to put anyone down. He is proud of what he does and I have to say I can't blame him.
kodiak
Posted 2/28/2012 8:24 AM (#542121 - in reply to #541833)
Subject: Re: hellhounds





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Location: Okoboji
thank ya stan, i was not trying to chest pound or offend my fellow painters. i respect everyone in here.
ShutUpNFish
Posted 2/28/2012 8:46 AM (#542130 - in reply to #541833)
Subject: Re: hellhounds





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Location: Money, PA
Hey, I just love looking at the various talents around here...and as far as forums are concerned, I have never found more agreeable, friendly and helpful forums than that of lure making. If I ask to see ones work, it is because I'm truely interested in seeing the work/talents and NOT trying to call one out to the table on anything. Sharing our ideas, techniques and workmanship is what this is all about really. A wealth of information, ideas and pleasure is what I find in here and I truely appreciate it.
Stan Durst 1
Posted 2/28/2012 9:37 AM (#542141 - in reply to #542130)
Subject: Re: hellhounds





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Location: Pigeon Forge TN.
Kodiak,
No offense taken bud.
Just show more of your work Even as a painter, I like to see what other painters come up with. The talent on this board is awesome to say the least.
ShutNFish,
Well said my man. I agree completely. I think this MF board is the best out there. And I am not not Knocking the others but this is where I go the most.
DIZZYHORSE
Posted 2/28/2012 9:45 AM (#542143 - in reply to #541833)
Subject: Re: hellhounds




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Location: Central Wisconsin
I'm still trying to figure out what's so bad about an epoxy top coat. Good baits catch fish regardless of whats on top. Look at the repaint market for example. Sounds like you repaint a lot of factory finishes that have worn. Just curious,
kodiak
Posted 2/28/2012 9:54 AM (#542144 - in reply to #542143)
Subject: Re: hellhounds





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Location: Okoboji
anything you put on a bait will weigh it down and change the action.. i repaint worn finishes and i do sand the good finish off and put what the person wants on it and hit it with 2k auto clear...i feel (opinion) that it holds up better. I know stan uses auto clear. and i feel (opinion) that a couple coats of 2k wieghs a lot less than epoxy but i could be wrong

Edited by kodiak 2/28/2012 9:55 AM
ShutUpNFish
Posted 2/28/2012 9:59 AM (#542146 - in reply to #542143)
Subject: Re: hellhounds





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Location: Money, PA
DIZZYHORSE - 2/28/2012 9:45 AM

I'm still trying to figure out what's so bad about an epoxy top coat. Good baits catch fish regardless of whats on top. Look at the repaint market for example. Sounds like you repaint a lot of factory finishes that have worn. Just curious,


Who are you talking to?

As for "good baits catch fish, regardless of topcoat"....you are certainly correct there. However, in todays muskie bait market, when a consumer pays upwards of $25 to $40 for a lure; there will be certain expectations in quality and durability. I personally feel there is no more durable topcoat than an epoxy coating and I've worked with both.

Edited by ShutUpNFish 2/28/2012 10:06 AM
DIZZYHORSE
Posted 2/28/2012 11:20 AM (#542164 - in reply to #541833)
Subject: Re: hellhounds




Posts: 114


Location: Central Wisconsin
Just a general comment. I too use epoxy and factor in its weight when designing a lure. I think an autoclear coat on a wood bait is more apt to fail when subjected to temp variations. Plastic baits... I cant speak to that as I don't work with those. Good conversation though, I would like to hear more experiences on both, if its OK to use Jason's thread.
anzomcik
Posted 2/28/2012 11:41 AM (#542171 - in reply to #541833)
Subject: Re: hellhounds





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I have several Hellhounds with etex topcoats and every one runds as good as factory finished hellhounds.

Some of those have three coats of etex and they all with out any noticable change in action.
Stan Durst 1
Posted 2/28/2012 11:42 AM (#542173 - in reply to #542164)
Subject: Re: hellhounds





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Location: Pigeon Forge TN.
I agree with ShutupNFish on the epoxy. I, too, have used both. I just don't have the room and time to work with the epoxy anymore as my mancave is limited in space to work in. I use my auto two part on everything from wood to plastic and have been told that it holds up very well. Once in a while I forget to put an extra layer on if I have lures hanging all over the drying rack and if they let me know if it peels, I will take care of it pronto.
I haven't had any trouble with my lures. That's how I do my experimentation.
ShutUpNFish
Posted 2/28/2012 11:51 AM (#542176 - in reply to #541833)
Subject: Re: hellhounds





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Location: Money, PA
Now, I do have to say that one of the nicest auto clearcoat finishes I've seen out there is the Wiley.... Dale applies about 3 to 4 heavy coats of clear to his lures and they look as close to the epoxy as I've seen. I have not seen your work up close Stan, but am assuming you do the same.
kodiak
Posted 2/28/2012 12:48 PM (#542194 - in reply to #542176)
Subject: Re: hellhounds





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Location: Okoboji
it is more cost effective also you can get a gallon of omni production clear that with reducer/hardener that makes over 2.5 sprayable gallons for under 100bucks. plus it saves time and goes on perfect everytime shooting it,,,the downsize is the toxicity...i cannot stress proper respirators and ventilation enough. and one more thing is you dont have to turn it.

feel free go ahead and discuss the two i would like to know everyones experiences too, i use both also.
kodiak
Posted 2/28/2012 1:59 PM (#542220 - in reply to #541833)
Subject: Re: hellhounds





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Location: Okoboji
well i sent a message to drifter on purchasing 50 blanks without hooks and rings...we will see.
kodiak
Posted 3/1/2012 10:40 AM (#542788 - in reply to #542047)
Subject: RE: hellhounds





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Location: Okoboji
here is a TINY sampling of my work,,,,,when i first started.....i am vastly superior now but i dont take pics anymore. lol I am embarassed to even put this crap up here.




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MRichardson
Posted 3/2/2012 8:52 AM (#543029 - in reply to #542788)
Subject: RE: hellhounds





Nice work! Bass lures? WTF
kodiak
Posted 3/2/2012 12:28 PM (#543088 - in reply to #541833)
Subject: Re: hellhounds





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Location: Okoboji
yeah ahha, buddy wanted them.

Edited by kodiak 3/2/2012 12:28 PM
ShutUpNFish
Posted 3/2/2012 12:50 PM (#543089 - in reply to #541833)
Subject: Re: hellhounds





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Location: Money, PA
No offense but these are your own words..."i can do all the super detail work just like everyone else...i paint them for buddies and for my personal use so i bang them out fast and use and abuse them. i am not going to come on here and chest pound..guys that paint on here know what i can do."

Then you proceeded to post 40+ lures of your work....you really have nobody to answer to man. I think the above paint jobs really look good and will certainly catch fish. I'd really like to see some of that super detail work you do though, whenever you have some time....Thanks.

kodiak
Posted 3/2/2012 1:23 PM (#543096 - in reply to #541833)
Subject: Re: hellhounds





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Location: Okoboji
YOU ASKED FOR THE FREAKING PICS????

Edited by kodiak 3/2/2012 1:24 PM
kodiak
Posted 3/2/2012 1:25 PM (#543098 - in reply to #542113)
Subject: Re: hellhounds





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Location: Okoboji
ShutUpNFish - 2/28/2012 8:08 AM

"baddest on earth" could be just a bit misleading though....just sayin'.

I'm interested in seeing more of your work kodiak. I look forward to your future paint work posts for sure.



???? isnt that what you wanted??
ShutUpNFish
Posted 3/2/2012 1:31 PM (#543100 - in reply to #541833)
Subject: Re: hellhounds





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Location: Money, PA
Oh yeah, I just meant I was interested in seeing your work as it comes along....I didn't mean for you to post a bunch of your older stuff...no biggie though. Why don't you take pictures of your work still? I always like to just to keep records and patterns to refer back to if it hasn't been done in awhile. Take care.
kodiak
Posted 3/2/2012 1:33 PM (#543101 - in reply to #541833)
Subject: Re: hellhounds





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Location: Okoboji
cause that is all i had and wanted to get them too you..i busted my ass to find them. i will from now on,,stay tuned. nice carp btw
ShutUpNFish
Posted 3/2/2012 1:43 PM (#543105 - in reply to #541833)
Subject: Re: hellhounds





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Location: Money, PA
Cool thanks...
newmuskyz
Posted 3/2/2012 6:28 PM (#543175 - in reply to #543096)
Subject: Re: hellhounds




Posts: 567


Always post pics! Sweet work. Put up some recents.

Edited by newmuskyz 3/2/2012 6:32 PM
Ray Fuller
Posted 3/4/2012 12:04 AM (#543405 - in reply to #541833)
Subject: Re: hellhounds





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Location: Lake County Illinois
Kodiak you might want to try to contact Zach at drifter tackle if you dont hear back from them on those blanks,he is the national sales manager over there and a pretty nice guy to deal with.Ive delt with him on the phone and at the musky shows and this is the info off his business card 419-662-3933 ext202 or email [email protected] this helps
sirspeed
Posted 5/4/2013 3:00 PM (#639193 - in reply to #541833)
Subject: Re: hellhounds




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I used the clear coat from omni and have been for a few years they hold up just fine however I apply 3-4 coats to my baits I just started trying everlite 2 part epoxy and will see if works as well. I protect my baits from hook scratches on the sides with clear heat shrink around the split rigs to stop the hook from pivoting all the way up to the side of the lures. I think we all would like to protect or time consuming paintjobs and this is one solution I have found to work, maybe some clear surgical tube would work also havent tryed that yet. I spray the omni out of my airbrush and it sprays just fine however you have to reduce it with the thinner and it is a pain to clean your gun out after making sure you get all the clear out of your airbrush with thinner. I am concerned about the weight factor like on the hellhounds, using everlite epoxy but every hellhound I have thrown seems to weight and run a little different, will findout soon enough when this long winter finally ends.
grandriverglidebaits
Posted 5/4/2013 8:12 PM (#639221 - in reply to #541833)
Subject: Re: hellhounds





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Hey what kind of paint did you use on th doubledawg and curley sues
grandriverglidebaits
Posted 5/4/2013 8:15 PM (#639222 - in reply to #541833)
Subject: Re: hellhounds





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Hey what kind of paint did you use on th doubledawg and curley sues
FAT-SKI
Posted 5/7/2013 10:26 AM (#639698 - in reply to #543096)
Subject: Re: hellhounds




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Location: Lake "y" cause lake"x" got over fished
I would also like to see some more of your work. I have seen quite a few patterns you have done over the last year (as you paint for my buddy) and they are all just SICK! I can't wait to see what you do next

Edited by FAT-SKI 5/7/2013 10:28 AM
MartinTD
Posted 5/7/2013 2:18 PM (#639759 - in reply to #541833)
Subject: Re: hellhounds





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Location: NorthCentral WI
You didn't get those round lips from eating square meals did you FAT-SKI?
Brad P
Posted 5/7/2013 2:26 PM (#639762 - in reply to #541833)
Subject: Re: hellhounds




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He can't post pics right now, my two "bill collectors" are at his house helping find his Lexan so he can finish the monster crankbait he is building for me.

kodiak
Posted 5/7/2013 2:30 PM (#639765 - in reply to #639762)
Subject: Re: hellhounds





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Location: Okoboji
Brad P - 5/7/2013 2:26 PM

He can't post pics right now, my two "bill collectors" are at his house helping find his Lexan so he can finish the monster crankbait he is building for me.




guido and vinnie was it?
kodiak
Posted 5/7/2013 2:33 PM (#639766 - in reply to #639221)
Subject: Re: hellhounds





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Location: Okoboji
grandriverglidebaits - 5/4/2013 8:12 PM

Hey what kind of paint did you use on th doubledawg and curley sues



a toxic mix of enamel paint, pvc cement, pvc cleaner, and a dash of mek. if you went and bought that stuff now they would probally put you on a homeland security watch llist.
Pikiespawn
Posted 5/7/2013 3:32 PM (#639781 - in reply to #639766)
Subject: Re: hellhounds




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Location: Apollo, PA
kodiak - 5/7/2013 2:33 PM

grandriverglidebaits - 5/4/2013 8:12 PM

Hey what kind of paint did you use on th doubledawg and curley sues



a toxic mix of enamel paint, pvc cement, pvc cleaner, and a dash of mek. if you went and bought that stuff now they would probally put you on a homeland security watch llist.


Ur a good painta gangsta..........wax on, wax off..........
FAT-SKI
Posted 5/8/2013 10:45 AM (#639983 - in reply to #639759)
Subject: Re: hellhounds




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Location: Lake "y" cause lake"x" got over fished
MartinTD - 5/7/2013 2:18 PM

You didn't get those round lips from eating square meals did you FAT-SKI?


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Huh? I don't get it
jakejusa
Posted 5/8/2013 1:35 PM (#640047 - in reply to #541833)
Subject: RE: hellhounds




Posts: 994


Location: Minnesota: where it's tough to be a sportsfan!
There is one problem with Kodiak's paint work that I have noticed over the last few years. He will not sell his works of art cheap enough for us "old guys" to actually buy the ones we want to try out.
I like the idea of 5 great colors after 5 lake favorites.
kodiak
Posted 5/9/2013 7:11 AM (#640182 - in reply to #541833)
Subject: Re: hellhounds





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Location: Okoboji
ha