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Just thought I would post a video about how I do my swimbait. I did leave some of the more boring details out but if you contact me I will be happy to help .

My Saltwater Edge vise will be here next week. I'm excited. I'll just need to cast some jigs this weekend.

3d stick on eyes yes.

I suggest eliminating these and just use a jig hook instead of a spinnerbait hook. That is what I did and I'm much happier. http://www.mustangwire.com/ May be able to help you.

Marking the eye location and lat line (if there is one) can also be good markers. Like Bob, I also have a large collection of stencils - both flat and formed. I keep them organized on in ziploc bags on alphabetized peghooks (Bass, Bluegill, crappie, craw, etc). Listed on each bag is the model of the blanks they fit. That way I know if I need to cut a new one. I am not OCD. I just have a very bad memory due to physical and mental ailments.

I have a badger powder paint "Airbrush" no real control. At this point I am going with a base coat of flat white powder, acrylic airbrushing, then a top coat of some kind

WOW! these things look like real smelt!

I had an issue with denting as the baits cooled for a swimbait. I tried worm oil but they came out tacky. The smallest bit of Pam worked wonders. Like, Spray it onto a Q-tip and then go over the cavity of the mold with the Q-tip. Didn't come out tacky and zero dents. I'll say it made me go from hating the stone mold to loving it.