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Posts: 786 Location: Minnesota | Thinking of making some customs. Any ideas? My idea for a line of baits was to use contrasting colors. The baits would stand out but boy will they be ugly! LOL I am talking about using bright blue against orange and then maybe making some firetiger stripes in black to help define the edges of the bait (one example). Not going to make many but a few to see how they sell. My other idea is to make a few baits with certain conditions in mind. Either an overcast bait, full sun bait, stained water bait etc. etc. Anyone taken this approach in marketing their baits? I know many put out a variety of colors but how much do you guys put into marketing the baits or trying to tell the story of why a certain bait would work in certain conditions to those that may not know. I know when I first started I went after the "cool" looking baits and those work great but only some of the time. Just curious on any thoughts. Thanks, James PS-Post some pics of your baits if you have done this in the past. Don't worry, I already have about 30 color combos to work from  I am painting tomorrow, I will post some of my "clown" baits if I get a chance. Edited by Grunt Lures 3/12/2007 9:17 PM | ||
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Posts: 786 Location: Minnesota | Thanks woodie! Here are a few I did today. The rights one is the most contrast. Going to do a few more this week that are real ugly. Also did a new one in bronze for some stained lakes. Calling it "The Spartan" Grunt. Always hear if you lure disapears in the water that is a good thing too Waconia is green green green after a month or two andI have not had much luck using green lures on that lake so I am not convinced yet The guys on TV say so though.... James PS-These still look a little dull. They don't have any clear coats on them yet. PSS-If "Mr. Rapala" reads this, thanks for the color schemes. LOL Yes, I got some of the ideas from my Cabelas catalog in the bass lure section. Edited by Grunt Lures 3/13/2007 9:02 PM Attachments ----------------  Picture1.jpg (20KB - 113 downloads) | ||
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Posts: 786 Location: Minnesota | Woodie, I am going to make the "Spartan" with a red/silver under the black scales next. I thought it needed something extra under the scales to set it off too. BTW-Just saw the movie 300 last night and it has only inspired me to make more "warrior" class baits Got one I am going to call "Blue Steel". It is about half way done and then I am going to start on the "Samurai". Love some of the Samurai battle uniforms I have seen in museum and on the net. Very flashy and a lot of contrast. Making some customs definitely breaks up the monotony of making the same bait colors over and over again.... James Edited by Grunt Lures 3/14/2007 10:18 AM Attachments ---------------- samurai.gif (41KB - 118 downloads) | ||
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