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A video of my 3 custom topwaters. Turn up the volume. Some unique sounds! Headbanger ran first. Flaptail 2nd. And 3rd: custom dbl flaptail I revisited after originally built back in "92" . Caught some nice fish on this bait, but looks were alot to be desired. The blades don't really flip out of the water like the single, but clash into each other to put out some strange sonics. The 3 baits I used in the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl-vEUBEjPQ You Like? Your thoughts?
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| JD, is that a rubber bumper on the hook of the double flap tail? |
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Location: SE, WI. | capt, Yes, it's a rubber tab that keeps the hook from wear on the body,+ it exposes all three hooks for better hookups. JD
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Location: new berlin | Love all of my headbangers I've ever gotten from you run great and somthing not found every where which I like more fish haven't ever heard one of those before. But have you ever made a double headbanger?
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Location: SE, WI. | Justin, Yes, been building the dbl headbanger since "92" also. If you think the single is loud, the dbl is just downright obnoxious . Just a bit more maintenance. If you enjoy topwater like most, you should try a flaptail. Not the most exciting as far as water motion and sound, But will move some beasts on them !!! I go on trips with 4 flaptails in my box...that good! Just finished clearcoating and water testing a dozen baits...ready to rock in "15". Get one before their gone! Good stocking stuffer:) JD
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| me likey how much are they I want to buy some |
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Location: Lake "y" cause lake"x" got over fished | lund guy - 11/22/2014 7:28 PM
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| Hmmmm... interesting. I like them. |
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Location: SE, WI. | Finished my last batch of flaptails for the winter. If I have some left, I'll bring a few to the Milwaukee lure swap...If there is a Milwaukee lure swap??? JD
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Location: SE, WI. | Finished a pre Winter batch of Splashtails. Had a request for a Acid frog, and a flaptail with a Glow top. Also, Did a Black With copper Dots...How They Look? Thanks ! JD
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Location: Pewaukee, WI | Those look great JD! Love those patterns. |
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Location: Oconomowc, WI | Great job Jim! I'm loving the flaptail I got from you a few weeks ago! |
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Location: Pewaukee, WI | That headbanger really makes a noisy fuss Jim. Love the metal sounds in the others as well. Nicely done. |
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Location: SE, WI. | Thanks Gerry and Nick......JUST: Finished a half dozen Headbangers. The 2 in the middle are a smaller diameter, which should result in better hookups. Same great POP as the original size. I will call them the Mini's, but are very similar in length. IMO, many topwater baits today are way too FAT, and hookups are reduced due to, too large of a body diameter. JD
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Location: Poynette WI. | Awesome! How did I miss this post the entire year? |
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| Nice baits! Very unique sounds, I can see one of these in my future very soon! |
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Location: Pewaukee, WI | The "plop-plop" from that head banger is out of sight JD! Great job on all of them. |
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Location: Menomonee Falls, WI | Jim
Do you have any Headbangers available? Caught a few on it last season and would like a back-up. Also looking for a flap tail. Mostly black or a black with a bit of orange is good too. Great looking AND sounding topwater... they work! ??PM me with what you have or just to the post. Thanks!
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Location: SE, WI. | I'll probably get 50 lashes for this post....or deletion...;) Have about half dozen left of Each! Usually run out somewhere between Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. Thanks for asking... JD
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| I picked up one of Jim's flap tails this spring. Friday night right at moonrise I clipped it on for the first time...boom! A very healthy Vilas County 46"er absolutely slammed it! Next morning I tried the flap tail in a new spot and almost immediately had a nice follow from another mid 40's fish. What a fantastic bait!
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Location: SE, WI. | Very nice fish &....Big head! Great job!!! Stick another pig Eric. JD |
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Location: Ashland WI | Very nice markings on that fish. She is a beauty for sure. |
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| Am i seeing this wrong or does that bottom flaptail only have a double hook in the back? |
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Location: SE, WI. | Tanner, two treble hooks, the mid body, then trailer treble. JD |
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Location: SE, WI. | A very Smart Teacher, thanks Pat, requested this Black/Orange combination .......I am calling it Diaper Rash  Also painted this White Perch color which I really like in a crank bait. JD
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Location: Oconomowc, WI | Those look amazing JD!! |
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Location: SE, WI. | Made a Father/son, Big/little, Senior/junior, Musky/Bass, Size Flaptails. Don't be misunderstood...the "Lil Fat Boy" moves some nice fish:) JD
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| #*^@ good pict hooked ,it look a lot bigger than that |
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Location: SE, WI. | Mad a Few Father/Son Flaptails. The Mrs, Questioned me on the Purple/Chartreuse. Gave me the Evil Eye. You Know, its Football season, and She loves her Green/Gold...Go Pack Go!!! JD
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Location: SE, WI. | This black Dog Turd was built back in the late 80's with a rattle. The 3 below have Dueling Rattles... Revisited... JD
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Location: MN | I'm getting one of these rattlers from JD and I'm excited to use it. This will be my first time using a flaptail and from what I hear, his are fish catching machines. Just gotta make sure I don't screw it up! |
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Location: SE, WI. | Aaron; Good luck with the bait. I like these baits starting in spring W/ water temps about 64, then in fall down to about 57. I also like fishing these baits over shallow Rock, of course weeds, and sandy/gravel beaches. Seem like a lot of fisherman like these in calm water, But I like these baits in some kind of chop, from a ripple - to a 1 foot chop... JD |
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Location: SE, WI. | Just finished a few Splashtails. 2 are Junior's, and 2 were built W/ a Blunt/Wide front end, Which pushes a real Nice Wake... You Like? JD
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Location: SE, WI. | Tyler/ Tallywacker; Good luck With the Headbanger and Splashtails. Give them some time on the water! Thanks, JD
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| I picked up 2 of these baits a few weeks ago, I got 1 headbanger ( black with half orange head ) 1 flaptail ( purple chartreuse back ) and I love them. They cast great and far for their sizes and are very nice on the retrieve. Even into the wind which I found out yesterday! Excellent job with these!!! And definitely love that bright chartreuse back for easy visibility, makes watching the bait have less eye strain for sure.
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Location: SE, WI. | Glad you like...thank- you sir. Soon we call U MuskyPro;) JD |
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| jdsplasher - 6/26/2021 1:40 AM
Glad you like...thank- you sir. Soon we call U MuskyPro;) JD
Lol I don't know about all that but thanks for a quality bait!!! I was tossing that flaptail the other night below a lock at the river, and even with that steady noise of the water flowing over I was still hearing the tinks and clacks. It handled well in that rushing current. I didn't have any action but I have complete confidence in the bait after tossing it around in some rough conditions. |
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Location: SE, WI. | How to stuff a wild Bikini:)…..Well, Maybe a Hot stocking stuffer:) A requested Color for a Daughter or Mrs. in the Family. U know Women Love Pink!!! JD
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| Hoping that hot pink is planned to be shipped to GB this winter..... Love your baits JD, quality, quality topwaters that move and catch fish!
Happy Holidays to you and your family!
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Location: SE, WI. | Thanks for the Likes Greg. You and your Family, have a Great Holiday !!! Rehab continues after my Procedure, but will start building a few baits in a few weeks. Sounds like Part of me Will be under your Tree;) JD |
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Location: SE, WI. | Here you go Richard……found post! Jd
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