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Grunt Lures |
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| rjbass |
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| fatfingers |
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| Grunt, the thin foils can actually be easier to work with if you approach it right. The thin foils often have patterns that are less tricky when it comes to the patterns revealed when applied. I have used the stuff that is like gold leaf, but comes in a variety of color patterns. When you apply it, simply spray the bait, apply the foil and use a soft but semi-stiff paint brush to brush off the excess foil (a process which is a lot easier than carefully trimming the excess furnace foil). If you missed any areas, the bait surface exposed should still be tacky if you've applied the spray glue properly. Thus, you can simply apply more foil to the exposed, uncovered areas. Here's one of my first attempts:  The thin foils create an effect that is different than the silver smooth foils; not better or worse really, just different. That's a good thing.  I have about 3 dozen baits waiting to be finished some of which are carved and foiled. I'll post them when I'm done. | |||
| Grunt Lures |
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Posts: 786 Location: Minnesota | |||
| fatfingers |
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| Grunt Lures |
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Posts: 786 Location: Minnesota | I may buy some gold leaf. Cost $60 but, that woudl be enought to do about 20 baits. Nothing shines like gold.  | ||
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| Tigger |
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Posts: 399 Location: Burton, Ohio | |||
| Grunt Lures |
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Posts: 786 Location: Minnesota | Thanks Tigger. I have their catalog at work Got more of my wifes tin foil! She left with the kids for a few days. She won't know what happened ot the house when she gets back. I have a who assembly line in the basement For some reason this week on eBay has been going nuts! I guess people are getting the "bug" to go fishing. A month ago the keyword "muskie lure" got 300 hits and today it gets 515. First week of June it will be 18! LOL Almost ready to post some picture! James | ||
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Posts: 680 Location: Muskoka Ontario,Canada | On my latest batch of orders I have to do a couple of foil finishes that a customer convinced me to do. I actually tried referring him to some of you guys but he thought I should at least try it first. I'm looking forward to giving it a whirl but I have no plans on doing it beyond on special orders. Full credit goes to all those I'm going to need help from! | ||
| Tim Kelly |
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Posts: 358 Location: London, England | |||
| Grunt Lures |
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Posts: 786 Location: Minnesota | Tim Kelly, I think I have seen that on the show. I have seen the effect and it is VERY cool and would look great as scales. Awsome idea. Now lets see who can do it first Thanks, James | ||
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