Nathan

Hey Matt, I don’t build near the baits I use too. I’ve had some health issues and closed up my online shop a few years ago. Like you, I can’t stay away from it and still play around from time to time..So ..If you want to use a MCU KBS is what I have used. It isn’t near as touchy as Dick Nites stuff. I thin it with by about 40 percent and use bloxegen. Keep that mason jar lid really clean or you will glue it to the jar( don’t ask how I know..lol) and I turn the jar upside down. That way if you do get a crust..it’s at the bottom of the jar when you turn it over to dip. This stuff is pretty forgiving compared to other MCU’s but I think thinning helps with that..( BTW they sell KBS IN A aerosol can..) With all that said I’ve been using a Solarez product which is a UV product. One of them is a brush on ( the one I use) and I believe the other can be sprayed..I’ll look up the products and post links BTW..good to hear from you..not many of us “ old timers” around anymore..Nate

Matt, what brand of MCU are you using?..Nathan

Be good Curt..Nate

Can’t believe I missed this..I’m still on the right side of the grass!!..lol..Nathan

You may want to try the search feature. You’ll find day’s worth of reading information..Nathan

These might be a bit small..worth checking..Nathan https://www.scheels.com/p/northland-butterfly-blade/84948-BFB.html?cgid=fishing-spinner-rigs-and-components#start=2

Very talented!!..Nate

We love to see your work but photos like these belong in the gallery..Nathan

https://lawlesslures.com/ I guess I listed wrong company name..This is the bait I was referring to..Nathan

Mark, it seems that a lot of we we think are discovers are just rediscovers..Nathan

Forgive me if this has been discussed before..I’m more of a hard bait guy but what are your thoughts on those soft plastics with the hole in the tail? Has anyone fished them? It’s definitely a unique design and action if it works..Nathan

Here are a couple examples

I’ve messed around with bristle type tails and fins for several years and this is what I’ve come up with.. First I purchased several cheap brushes that had white bristles from Amazon. I use white bristles because they hold color better from permanent markers. Next you’ll need a piece of waxed paper and clear silicone. Spread a thin coat of silicone on the waxed paper.(maybe 2”x2”..depends on the size and number of tails/fins your making) Now cut a small bunch of bristles. Try to keep the tips aligned the best you can.Now take a colored maker and color the bristles.As your coloring the bristles do your best to color them on all sides. Now gently place the bristles all going one direction on the silicone you spread on the waxed paper and lightly push them into the silicone.IT IS VERY IMPORTANT YOU TRY TO ORIENT THEM IN ONE DIRECTION. Let them set for at least a hour or so. Now apply another thin coat of silicone over the top of the bristles. Now let them completely dry before proceeding. Now that they are dry gently peel them from the waxed paper. If you want to add additional color or colors now is the time to do it. Some silicones will except permanent marker. I have different cardboard cut outs of tails and fins I use. I lay the cut out on what was the back of the bristle/silicone piece ( it is smoother and easier to trace your cut out on this side) BESURE TO ORIENT THE TAIL OR FINS SO THE BRISTLES ARE RUNNING LONG WAYS) Cut your tail/fins out and shape. When your happy with the shape squeeze a small amount of silicone on your index finger and rub it with your thumb so both are covered in silicone and pull your tail through your thumb/index finger coating both sides of the tail with silicone. If you want to add a bit of glitter to the tail gently shake a bit on each side. It will stick to the wet silicone. Now set them down on the waxed paper and let dry. With the addition of the silicone to the bristles it allows you to shape the tails a bit better and makes them much stronger tail/fin…..Nathan

Thanks for all the help guys..Nathan

Thanks guys..I think I’m leaning that way…Iwata Medea Eclipse HP CS.What models you guys use?..Nate

Senkosam, I see that this is a older post but that is a amazing bit of soft plastic surgery.What type glue did you use?..Nathan

Ok..so after 15 years I’m done with my Aztec airbrush. I’m looking to get a new airbrush. I’m willing to spend a couple hundred if need be. I’ve been looking at a couple with a trigger and grip design one by Grex and the other by Iwata but I’m not settled..Any feed back would be appreciated..Nathan

A quick coat of clear fingernail polish will take care of the sticky problem. Fly tiers do this frequently..Nathan

This is a product I’ve been using for about a year.I’ve only used the brush on type.it is a UV cure product that has a great shine to it and is very tough Brush on a thin coat, rotate a few minutes to level out and hit with a hand torch to set. Add another coat if needed and repeat. When your done clear coating set in the sun for a few minutes to make sure it’s hardened all the way through..Nathan

Hillbilly, sorry I’m no help with your current dilemma..You hit the nail on the head..there is a learning curve with all this stuff..Nathan

Raven, you may want to try a UV set type of product. You can carefully apply them between the joints and set them immediately with a UV light…You won’t have to worry about it leaking into the joint as it dries.. See the Alumilite post Hillbilly made..Nathan

Hillbilly, I’ve used the brush on formula and it works great. Multiple coats aren’t a issue..Nathan

You may want to cut the fur off your zonker strip..all but the last quarter inch or so..Nathan

It looks like the KBS is actually reacting with the paint. Try dipping it in some pledge Floor wax and let dry..then dip in your KBS. The pledge will provide a thin barrier..Nate

That will work just fine..Nathan