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All Eyes

Posted 11/10/2022 8:45 PM (#1014503)
Subject: Scaled foil bait

Posts: 140

Here is a 10" foiled bait with carved gills and fins. The scales are pressed into the foil with this metal tube that I cut as shown in the pic. It takes a bit more time doing them one at a time, but makes a pretty cool scale pattern.

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North of 8

Posted 11/11/2022 7:04 AM (#1014513 - in reply to #1014503)
Subject: Re: Scaled foil bait

That is some incredible work! "Bit more time" might just be the understatement of the year

Solitario Lupo

Posted 11/11/2022 11:16 AM (#1014525 - in reply to #1014503)
Subject: Re: Scaled foil bait

Location: PA Angler

Nice looks real

jdsplasher

Posted 11/12/2022 5:40 AM (#1014539 - in reply to #1014525)
Subject: Re: Scaled foil bait

Posts: 2236

Location: SE, WI.

Incredible…..Smooth as Silk!

hopefully that 1 is my Sample

Just put that lure on my Xmas List

Edited by jdsplasher 11/12/2022 5:43 AM

All Eyes

Posted 11/12/2022 6:03 AM (#1014540 - in reply to #1014513)
Subject: Re: Scaled foil bait

Posts: 140

North of 8 - 11/11/2022 8:04 AM

That is some incredible work! "Bit more time" might just be the understatement of the year :)

Thank You!
It actually doesn't take all that long, especially compared to individually carving the scales. I lay down a very thin coat of epoxy and let it get tacky before applying foil. Pressing the scales in really makes sure it sticks and adds a bit of texture for the paint and top coats.

All Eyes

Posted 11/12/2022 6:06 AM (#1014541 - in reply to #1014525)
Subject: Re: Scaled foil bait

Posts: 140

Solitario Lupo - 11/11/2022 12:16 PM

Nice looks real

Thanks! It's one of those patterns that can pose for several different species. Basically, it's just fishy looking.

All Eyes

Posted 11/12/2022 6:10 AM (#1014542 - in reply to #1014539)
Subject: Re: Scaled foil bait

Posts: 140

jdsplasher - 11/12/2022 6:40 AM

Incredible…..Smooth as Silk!

hopefully that 1 is my Sample

Just put that lure on my Xmas List

Hopefully the Muskie think it's smooth enough to inhale.

Thanks for the comment.

backlasher12

Posted 11/12/2022 7:45 AM (#1014547 - in reply to #1014503)
Subject: Re: Scaled foil bait

Posts: 1

Location: MT

Very nice!

FlyPiker

Posted 11/16/2022 1:59 PM (#1014668 - in reply to #1014503)
Subject: Re: Scaled foil bait

Posts: 386

Well done!

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