Coley

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Are you sure you are using the correct resin. Around these parts (TN) polyester resin is used for laying up fiberglass cloth. It is very heavy. Alumilite RC3 is not as heavy as polyester resin, in fact it is a urethane resin. Hope this helps you.

I use Aluminite RC3 Urethane resin with Micro balloons. I measure the resin 1 to 1 with a scale, I add the micro balloons by volume to about 80% of each container before mixing containers together.

OK, Bruce all is forgiven, lets let it die here and now. Deb & Nate, love you both. Another great time from our wonderful hosts. Tally, so good to see you, even if only for a short time. Bruce, you make some killer musky spinners, I don't think I could throw one of those big boys all day long. George, your powder painting is unreal. Send me a pm with your phone number and a time to call and I will tell you of an idea I have for pouring a single cavity mold from the bottom up. KC, I agree with the vortex theory, especially after it pulled me into the pond, beer had nothing to do with it. I am not to sure there wasn't a force from behind though. Josh, you are such a nice young person, are you sure you want to be corrupted by such a group of lunatics. Phil, sorry I had such a tough time understanding some words, it will be better next time. Congratulations, on catching your first bass and a beauty at that. How you make such large baits without power tools is almost unbelievable. Pete, glad you made it. I know you had a great time and your Mylar covered baits and lip bending process is something I plan to use in the future. Thanks, for the shirt and cap, what does ACT stand for?? David, good to see you again, even if for only a couple hours. Gene, your carving, was of great help to many, in case you didn't notice. Thanks for your help with the cooking. Jerry, thanks for TU, without it, I wouldn't of met so many new friends. I got the "Sammie" from you and the painting is remarkable. I think I understand the vacuum forming of stencils, if I have trouble I will let you know. I don't pour much plastic anymore, if you want a couple molds for the zipper worms let me know. Thanks for the shirt and cap, I'll wear them with pride. Most of all, thanks for coming, I am sure you will be back. Next year, I think its time for another "HOBO" or meal in a can. To Deb and Linda who helped with many meals, thanks a million. I sure would like to have a piece of that chocolate cake, right now.

"Coley and Zoe seem to have a real bond, I watched for several minutes, an activity that was new to me, "pig poking" and Zoe had a blast" Bruce: I don't appreciate this remark, period. First of all I don't think you and I are close enough friends for you to say something like this. And you saw nothing of the sort!!! You owe me and this forum an apology. Coley

Advanced weather forecast for Clinton next weekend, high in 70"s lows in the 50's

Bring some baits to swap, everyone likes to leave with a new bait for their collection. I need some help cooking for the fishfry Sat. night. Gene and KC have already volunteered. We will be having Redneck beer battered onion rings, hushpuppies and fish. My new cooler holds 98 cans. Believe me, when I say, you will wonder where the time went. And you will leave Nathan's with tears in your eyes from the new friendships you develop.

With a bandsaw you can do this, then slice them however thick you want them.

Its getting better Mrs.Redg8r, we have doubled since the first two.

This is Zoe, she is pretty enough the way she is. I just wish she had a friend for Gene, He keeps asking all the time.

Well, I have gained a few since last meet. Just don't forget your "Custom made Hot Dogs" for the cats in Nates pond.

Coley will be in Clinton this year. Sauger is on the menu for Sat. night April 26th.

Coley wears an XL

Read this, it will give you some great insight to making your own lips. http://www.angelfire.com/tn/treetotreasure/lips.html Compiled (from the posts from the “Tacklemaking.com” forum) and written by Gene Graham (Lincoya) TU member. THE SCIENCE BEHIND MAKING YOUR OWN CRANKBAIT LIPS

Its called rigid PVC foam board. I use it all the time. Get it from my local sign co. Sands sorta hard.

And while I am at it, how about one covered with real rattlesnake skin!! Yes real.

Here's mine. Shape of the old wooden bomber.

Why mask the lips at all? Install the lip at the same time you clearcoat the bait, especially with Devcon 2 Ton.

I have a lot of pictures from our first two get-to-gethers, they all have to be resized to post. I don't have time to do that. If anyone wants some, send me a PM with your email address and I will send them out whatever size they are.

For you going to Clinton. I you plan to fish, you will enjoy having rubber boots, as it is a little marshy around the ponds in places. Also, a fanny pack or a shoulder bag to carry your baits in while walking around the pond. Rule #1, you can only fish with home made baits, yours or someone elses. K C do you know how to do offset turning??

Best Western, $62 bucks a night for a single and an additional $4 for each other person.

We were here before. L-R Gene Graham-----Lincoya Charlie Mitchell---Boy Howdy Emory Cole------ Coley Nathan----------Nathan Dan Patton------KC Dano

Do any of you guys coming to Nathan's know how to do off set turning on a lathe?? I would like to see it done first hand, before I hurt myself:cry:

Thanks for nice comments. But, don't forget Gene. He has more talent in his little finger than most people have in their entire body. Outstanding wood carver. His website: http://www.angelfire.com/tn/treetotreasure/

You did a super job, looks great!!!!