Nathan

CSG, If you check out page 4 (I think)of the "amazing Clear Cast" post there is a link to this stuff.It can be sprayed or brushed however it says it can be thinned by nuking it for a few seconds in a microwave.. I'm hoping after heating I can dip it...Nathan

Thanks guys ...I would really like to know how they did that underwater footage...Nathan

Thanks Ben...It was a lot of fun to build!!..Nathan

Your definitely in the right spot...I would spend some time reading these forums and using it's search feature.There is a incredible amount of information here.Everyone of your questions have been discussed in length here.If you have any specific questions, post them up....Nathan

As a general rule.... The break down on a double jointed bait is 50/30/20.... for a single joint it is 60/40...again this is just a guide line...Nathan

http://southernswimbait.com/2012/10/15/the-bettencourt-baits-dying-bluegill/ Above is a link to some underwater footage of a bait I just released.It is able to swim like it does because of the ballast and it's placement. It took probably 10 attempts and adjustments to get this bait to lay on it's side..then swim up right...For you new guys playing around with baits...If a bait doesn't do what you want, make only ONE change at a time...If you make more than one you have no Idea what fixed your problem.Also...I only actually went through a couple baits through all those changes..I try to use the same bait as long as I can so I eliminate as many varitables as I can.... The weighting /ballast of this bait is about what you would expect...There is some weight in the bottom to give it some stabalization when it's upright in the water...there is also some weight towards the top/side of the bait in both sections so it lays over....There is even a small amount of weight in the tail so it would hange under the surface like a real dying/dead fish. This is a real unstable bait in the water and you have to fish it slow or it will blow out...but as you can see if swam right... you can mimic a dying fish

I forgot to mention I orderd some yesterday along with the light bulb on the site.I figure if this works out well I'll order tanning bed lights and build a fixture ...I'll keep you updated on my findings...Nathan

I moved the discussion of this product here from the "Amazing Clear Cast" post...That should help with future searches...Nathan

Hey guys, I'm going to start a new post under Solarez UV Top Coat" any further discussion of this product should be there.That way if the topic is searched it's easier to find.We will leave this post for discussing "Amazing Clear Cast....Nathan

Hi Brent, That is the one... Nathan

This really should be in the wire baits forum guys...Nathan

You may want to change to stainless eye screws....That should take care of the problem....Nathan

Skeeter...good to hear from you!...If you call the manufacture direct you can buy it in larger quantities ...Nathan

Hey Terry, Glad the surgery went well and your on the mend...Welcome back!!...Nathan

That's quite a website Ben...Nathan

Fishman...love to see your pictures but please put them in the gallery...Nathan

Keep us updated on your progress....You'd be amazed what you can come up with if you start thinking out side the box!!...Nathan

I have actually put the lip all the way back on the tail...you can get some interesting action from the bait...The further back the bill the shallower the dive...Nathan

Hi Willis, Welcome to the forum.We love seeing pictures of your baits but please but them in the gallery...Nathan

Boyd, A table top Bandsaw and sander will work just fine.Micro Mark has some neat stuff but they are pricey.Sears and Delta make some pretty good table top tools at a reasonable price...Nathan

Welcome to the site Boyd.I also started my lure making at a fly tying vise about 30 years ago.When I started making wood lures I found a band saw and a table top belt sander as the most valuable and useful tools to have.You can build just about anything if you have them...Nathan

That is really slick Ken..Thanks for posting that...Nathan

Where is KCDano when you need him!!..Nathan

Great video..thanks for the post

I believe that stuff is Bird song 957....That stuff hates enamel paint....Nathan