TBait

I like seeing the foil on my baits.....if I would have used Devcon "Glue" you wouldnt see any reflection....my paint isnt that great....I take pride in my foil jobs... Thanks for the compliment. I did use devcon 5 minute for the bill though ....if that makes you feel better. LOL

Thats envirotex boys! Aint that right Chip???? Black Grape Avacado

Devcon is already yellow when it dries... Envirotex will not yellow... If you are finishing foil baits where the finish must be perfectly clear to get the most out of your foil job... there is no comparison.... Devcon cures quick and if I were to paint all of my bait or baits I might consider using it. For clarity....ETEX is the only answer.

If your bait cuts the mustard the anglers will buy it. If it doesnt you will go broke. Knowledgeable anglers know the difference in quality baits. As far as knock offs.. Look at the Madman Craw Tube......anything else out there like it. Yes. Do they work as well. Yes. How can that be????? Thats America baby!

Castability??? Can or does the 14 A cast like a pointer... the internal weighting and chamber of the pointer are going to be difficult to beat. They cast like a bullet into the wind.

5 bucks for a set of 5 brushes and no postage......for all that are interested.... the supply shop should carry painting equipment for the automotive industry... fyi

Does anybody know where you can get a cheap set of brushes for cleaning the inside workings of a airbrush? Dick Blick has a set for 30 dollars.....sounds a little pricey......?? looking for a less expensive alternative....

After painting the back and the belly. Before you go 1 step farther you need to clearcoat. Once clearcoated you paintjob is secure and water will take the dot or smear away without ruining your entire paint job. A hint for dots....... I have been using Qtips for quite some time to apply my eyes and dots. Just soak the cotton and twirl it in the paint and 1 good push and you have a round dot. Good luck

Although I have never purchased a Dbait, I have purchased the Weebait. This is the bait that Gary Dees copied and marketed the proper way. The Weebaits are still for sale in the Cincinnati area and in my opinion have a better scale pattern. The purpose of the weighting on these baits is more than just balance and a upright stance. I am going through this same problem with my own baits and have come to the realization that if you go light you can always add by drilling a small hole in the belly. If you go to heavy about the only thing you can do is try to lighten up your terminal equipment. Split rings, hooks. You can only get so light by doing this. Drill a 1/16 th hole a 1/2 inch and you can add about 5 number 9 shot from a shotgun shell. cover with epoxy. Repaint and you are back in business. Or just add another coat of devcon. Nothing wrong with sinking baits. The countdown Rapala has been catching fish for years!

I will have to check it out..... thanks

What kind of volume or quantity did you get that cost 50 dollars? These must be gallons... you can get the stuff at any craft store around Ohio for under 15 dollars for 10 or 12 oz. Just curious about the size you got and where you got it from??

Thanks to all for the nice compliments. I have been toying around making baits since about 7 years ago. I havent made any in the last 3 years until now. I am planning on making about 20 of these guys this weekend. I should get somewhere around 75% complete by Sunday night. The most difficult part is the pouring of the lead. Lead is poured directly around the thru wire belly hook hanger. Hot lead and Balsa wood are not the greatest combination. I have looked at using lead shot and other means of weighting the bait, however you cant get the same bang for the buck doing it any other way....at least not that I have found yet. It would take almost 60 pieces of #9 lead shot to equal the weight I have in each bait. These baits are neutrally bouyant (suspend). It is too dificult to create a cavity inside of the bait that would allow for this much shot and glue combination. The poured lead is more dense (no airpockets). For now I will stick to this....unless someone has a better idea. Thanks again. Mike

Shad fry.....my first baits in 3 years

2nd try

Can you post direct or do you have to go to a pic host site like smugmug? Does anyone know if there are free pic hosting sites. I dont mean to sound cheap but I only want to post a couple of pics.

I am trying to post a pic and have it resized to 640x480 pixels or less, but keep getting the message " The extension array is not allowed ". What does this mean?????

Which needle is the best to spray Createx colors thru? What pressure are you all spraying at and how do you prevent runs if spraying at higher pressures? My problem is that the acrylic paints seem to dry quickly and cause the gun to not work properly. Advise please...... Beginner at airbrushing..........

Try Bubinga.....this stuff is twice as hard as oak. It should stand up to any Peacock bass out there.