mjs
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I think harder plastic sometimes gives more thump, softer more slither. Not sure if softer always means more action. Different action sure. Course there are a lot of shapes and sizes and variables, like speed... Anyways, I can think of some baits like a bulldawg where the body could be harder than the tail for sure.
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Maybe pinching a rubber core sinker onto the shank of the hook?
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The last one is a lindy shadling. Was endorsed by Winkleman.
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In case anyone is interested I tried the clear stardust as a clear over regular powder. Haven't had a chance to see how durable it is, but I am a little disappointed in the micro bubbles. Isn't horrible, but noticeable.
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I think I remember a jig from Cabelas that looked like that that was called 'gravedigger'. Could be wrong.
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Maybe got the protec chrome at lure parts online? I did a quick Google and it seems listed there. I only saw the one chrome from them. Is there more than one? It looked ok until I epoxy coated it.
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Have tried the protec one. It dulls if you clearcoat it.
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Thanks for the thoughts. I will buy some clear and check it out. The etex adds some chip resistance, but if this stuff works will be better sounds like. Less messy too. Also have a good supply of regular powder that as a hobby guy will last a while and don't really want to buy a lot of this new stuff in colors I have. Will report back on how it works out.
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I clearcoat my jigs with etex at the moment, but could clear stardust work as a clearcoat? Also, can the clear stardust be mixed with mica powder to make own colours? Any experiences or thoughts on this product?
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I like the 2/0 size. I found 4/0 could hook little guys up through the eye. Still good gap with 3" plastics.
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I use a small drill bit and use it by hand to clean the spout. Seems to scrape the junk off fairly well. Think I got the idea here.
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I use candy if I want something under to show through, but if you want a straight orange color why use a candy and have to go through multiple dips when you could use an opaque regular orange and get darker look with one dip? Less runny and fussy. Unless I am missing something I can't see in the picture. I agree with Smalljaw. I bought an oven thermometer that you put in the toaster oven(temp way off). Don't have to buy a new oven. New one likely to be off too
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I apply the acrylic eyes before baking. It kind of bakes in.
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Happens to me with chartreuse. Baking the base color before adding another fixes that
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A tip I got here was to coat the stone mold with kbs diamond coat if you want a glossy finish and don't want to oil every time. Copy baits might be a bit off from the originals. For example a 2" fin s minnow is awful skinny. Fixed that by carving, sanding the stone mold.
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Thanks for the explanation. Figured the silvermine was the issue, but didn't know why. Don't really care for how the silvermine turns out on its own and thought could get a use out of it. How many out of 10 turn out well would you say? Understand for commercial sale not repeatable is problematic, but I am just having fun. Not that I mind repainting duds, but kind of end up with a thick paint job.
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Have not been able to make heads that look like the ones jungle Jim makes. I have protec silvermine powder paint. Tried putting on base colors thicker, to get more flow, but no go. Ended up painting them all over in black.
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Neat. Wonder if I could try this with a krocodile spoon...
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I haven't tried them yet, but was thinking of making bigger spinnerbaits like the M and G with a hook with more gap, and have been researching hooks. Wish I could actually give a firsthand account , but have only used their salmon hooks and quick strike rig.
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Maybe Partridge Predator hooks?
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Thought a built in swivel would be kind of neat. Sorry I wasn't clear at all in my original post. I guess my question is about the swivel part of those wires. Are they of any kind of quality?
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Anyone ever build a spinner out of the wires that they use for tokyo rigs? Think they would be tough, hold up?
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I just learned that myself. Less superglue is actually stronger than more.
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Skip the Toaster Oven Powder Paint Cure & use epoxy/UV Resin Instead?
mjs replied to Felder's topic in Wire Baits
I added an oven thermometer in the toaster oven after reading it here. The temperature in my oven is way hotter than the dial indicates. -
I've never done this so hopefully someone with real knowledge will chime in, but I'll take a guess that if you make your mix kinda thick, less liquid, you can achieve this effect? I bit of heat set to keep the drops in place while you work around? The prices on these things indicates they take a while to make...
