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BALDY

Posted 11/11/2006 8:20 PM (#220479)
Subject: Crappie Flecks

Posts: 2378

I have only done a few crappie patterned baits and was not that happy with how the flecks/speckles turned out.

How are you guys making crappie flecks on your baits?

guts

Posted 11/11/2006 9:07 PM (#220486 - in reply to #220479)
Subject: RE: Crappie Flecks

Posts: 556

i remember another thread about this topic. they said use sea sponges and sea sponges are used because of the more irregular look of them. hope this helps man
guts

Muskiefool

Posted 11/11/2006 10:45 PM (#220493 - in reply to #220479)
Subject: RE: Crappie Flecks

Thats what I've used before too Luke but I hate the results you need to keep the sponge as dry as possible and use a small piece covering one side in one shot has never worked to good for me

muskynightmare

Posted 11/12/2006 7:34 AM (#220505 - in reply to #220479)
Subject: RE: Crappie Flecks

Posts: 2112

Location: The Sportsman, home, or out on the water

ShaneW bought a Crappie stencil from a local taxidermist. Try your local guy.

baitmaker66

Posted 11/12/2006 8:01 AM (#220508 - in reply to #220479)
Subject: RE: Crappie Flecks

Posts: 121

baitmaker66

Posted 11/12/2006 8:03 AM (#220509 - in reply to #220479)
Subject: RE: Crappie Flecks

Posts: 121

Pushed the wrong button on the first post!!! I will second the taxidermy stencils. They are very realistic.

Ben

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ShaneW

Posted 11/12/2006 8:19 AM (#220516 - in reply to #220479)
Subject: RE: Crappie Flecks

Posts: 619

Location: Verona, WI

I bought the stencils for crappie flecks as well as smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and blue gills from taxidermy.com. There web site stinks to order from but the catalog is great - also has some colors that taxidermists use to paint mounted fish.

Shane

castmaster

Posted 11/12/2006 8:54 AM (#220523 - in reply to #220479)
Subject: RE: Crappie Flecks

Posts: 910

Location: Hastings, mn, 55033

van dykes taxidermy supply also has them in a few different sizes. they have top notch customer service. would reccommend them to anyone. also a great place to order glass eyes from.

3511richardb

Posted 11/13/2006 6:46 AM (#220639 - in reply to #220479)
Subject: RE: Crappie Flecks

Posts: 144

Location: the Netherlands

http://muskie.outdoorsfirst.com/board/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=23...

Hi it was one of the first topics on the baitmaking section!!

i added the link, the sponge works fine for me, you can ask karloutdoors

Richard

3511richardb

Posted 11/13/2006 6:50 AM (#220640 - in reply to #220479)
Subject: RE: Crappie Flecks

Posts: 144

Location: the Netherlands

this time with a shot

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Musky Snax

Posted 11/14/2006 9:45 AM (#220837 - in reply to #220479)
Subject: RE: Crappie Flecks

Posts: 680

Location: Muskoka Ontario,Canada

I like to make my own stencils out of mylar. I carefully cut out every pattern with a sharp craft knife. Here's the results...

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Guest

Posted 11/14/2006 8:33 PM (#220948 - in reply to #220479)
Subject: RE: Crappie Flecks

I've always used sponges, and sometimes I will use a stff bristle round brush for different effects.
I know you get uniformity with stencils, but I don't think that every lure should look exactly alike.
I've never used a stencil, and can't see any reason for me to use them in the future.
I've always been of the opinion that lures should vaguely resemble natural food, but doesn't have to look exactly like it.
I'd rather have something on each lure that stands out to draw attention to the paint job on the lure.
I think the lures on here are beautiful. There are some awesome lures being made. If they have action to go along with the looks, then you will get guys to throw them. Some of them are destined for the mantlepiece, I'm sure.
I'm glad that the guys who run the site gave us a place to show what some of us can do on a relatively small scale.

SuperMuskie

Posted 11/21/2006 12:23 AM (#221872 - in reply to #220479)
Subject: RE: Crappie Flecks

Free hand Crappie flecks. Each side takes a minute or two but I think you get a nice effect.

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emptycooler

Posted 11/26/2006 11:19 AM (#222315 - in reply to #220479)
Subject: RE: Crappie Flecks

Posts: 12

Location: NORTH WEST PA.

I use stencils for a crappie pattern.

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Musky Snax

Posted 11/26/2006 4:34 PM (#222343 - in reply to #220479)
Subject: RE: Crappie Flecks

Posts: 680

Location: Muskoka Ontario,Canada

Stencils are only another tool which helps achieve the finished appearance. I also enjoy making each bait I build and paint up unique but certain things are easier to do with some time spent cutting out your own stencils ahead of time.

I agree that it's an incredible blessing to be able to post our handywork here to get the much needed exposure. Thanks MuskieFirst!!!

Beaver

Posted 11/28/2006 7:43 PM (#222590 - in reply to #220479)
Subject: RE: Crappie Flecks

Posts: 4266

I painted up a dozen Crappies today, and used a sponge for the flecks.
I think that they look enough like a crappie, that a muskie wouldn't hesitate eating one if it came past her hungry face.
These are just in from the garage and haven't been clear coated yet.
Beav

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SuperMuskie

Posted 11/28/2006 10:33 PM (#222626 - in reply to #220479)
Subject: RE: Crappie Flecks

Just use whatever you're comfortable with.

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gear jammer

Posted 12/8/2006 9:33 PM (#224556 - in reply to #220479)
Subject: RE: Crappie Flecks

Posts: 79

Location: michigan

I like the faux finish the best!!

Jim

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Musky Snax

Posted 12/8/2006 9:47 PM (#224558 - in reply to #220479)
Subject: RE: Crappie Flecks

Posts: 680

Location: Muskoka Ontario,Canada

I love the finish on your bait but it would be more impressive if it were shaped like a Crappie. Still, a really good finish on that one!

Tigger

Posted 12/11/2006 5:08 PM (#224955 - in reply to #220479)
Subject: RE: Crappie Flecks

Posts: 399

Location: Burton, Ohio

Hey everyone! hope everybody is well. I did my first crappie last night. Learning a little bit more with each one. Had trouble with the head. I can see the carving thing really brings out the details. Maybe down the road someday for me. More time just what I need! LOL
Take care
John

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Musky Snax

Posted 12/11/2006 5:31 PM (#224959 - in reply to #220479)
Subject: RE: Crappie Flecks

Posts: 680

Location: Muskoka Ontario,Canada

Looking good John. Imagine doing that much detailing and more for every bait for the past year! lol
Seriously, your foil finishes look absolutely stunning and your colouration on that ones body is perfect. Love it!

woodieb8

Posted 12/11/2006 7:30 PM (#224971 - in reply to #220479)
Subject: RE: Crappie Flecks

Posts: 1529

take it from an old school painter you guys do very nice work.

Tigger

Posted 12/11/2006 9:40 PM (#224996 - in reply to #220479)
Subject: RE: Crappie Flecks

Posts: 399

Location: Burton, Ohio

Thanks snax's , I think the the head carving will be out of my league

. I can see how much time you put into your baits now.
I finished a white crappie tonight. I like this one better than the black crappie. Not as many airbrush spots! I am having a hard time with the spots. Too far away they are to big. Too close they splatter. I having trouble with the splattering also. I thinned the paint but I don't get the darkness I want. The lips are giving me fits also.

Thanks
John

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Musky Snax

Posted 12/11/2006 9:46 PM (#224997 - in reply to #224996)
Subject: RE: Crappie Flecks

Posts: 680

Location: Muskoka Ontario,Canada

Take some time and really practice the basics on paper until you get the right combination of air pressure, paint viscosity and technique. I'm refering to practising spots, stippling, dagger strokes etc. It will pay dividends once you get those basics down pat.

After a while, the airbrush will become an extension of your imagination and you'll be able to pretty much achieve anything you want with it. I have only been using an airbrush for about a year now but I do put in an ungodly amount of time practicing and studying new techniques all the time.

I can see a huge potential for your workmanship Tigger so keep on learning and work on those basics over and over.
You've already got the artistic talent for sure.

BruceKY

Posted 12/13/2006 11:03 PM (#225387 - in reply to #224996)
Subject: RE: Crappie Flecks

Posts: 392

Location: KY

They look just like the real thing to me!

Fantastic

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Scott R.

Posted 12/13/2006 11:29 PM (#225390 - in reply to #220479)
Subject: RE: Crappie Flecks

Scott R.

Posted 12/13/2006 11:34 PM (#225392 - in reply to #220479)
Subject: RE: Crappie Flecks

They look great! You have to also remember most fish species vary so much from one body of water to the next and even in the same body as far as color and pattern go, that there are many, many different ways to paint the same species of fish.

Tigger

Posted 12/14/2006 4:36 PM (#225590 - in reply to #220479)
Subject: RE: Crappie Flecks

Posts: 399

Location: Burton, Ohio

Bruce that is pretty neat! I was using "In-fisherman" pictures from my stock pile. I wasn't sure the white crappie had those bars on the sides. The pic that I was using had them but most others did not. Like Scott said they must vary from lake to lake. I feel better about the black crappie also. I thought it might have been to dark. I looked at some more magazines and found some that Jimmy Houston had that looked almost completely jet black. That must be during the spawn!

I can show my wife bruces post and maybe she think I am not so cracked! LOL
Thanks
John

BruceKY

Posted 12/14/2006 7:02 PM (#225621 - in reply to #225590)
Subject: RE: Crappie Flecks

Posts: 392

Location: KY

Try this "Fish Identification Database" website. I found it on the WDNR site.

http://www.wiscfish.org/fishid/

You will find all kinds of sport and bait fish information and pictures!

Bruce

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