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Phil - yes that worked, but I figured a lure with this length/width ratio, I should not need to, if I weighted it right, that is. As I said, I usually troll, so is not a problem, I normally don't even bother to add any weight (as with the one I sent). Anyway it's just another experiment on the way to 'Nirvana' I suppose. pete

This is what we call thongs here, we stick our feet into them, NOT dollar bills- they only cost dollar anyway. pete

Your base coat needs to be MATTE, either sanded to get the matte or have matte base in the paint. Water based paint will not stick to a gloss, or semi gloss surface- matte has a rough surface and allows the next coat 'key' onto it. preferably all of these would be white. Look for 'flat white' primers/undercoats. pete

I have never used this stuff, but it may be the first coat is slightly glossy. You could give it a light coat of 'artists fixative' to matte it down, then colors should stick. Maybe you did not mix properly and the matte base/binder, in the paint is still on the bottom of the container, which happens with paint sitting on shelves in the shop for months. I know how you feel, these little problems drive you nuts. Also fluros are best painted over white. Hope there is a solution here . pete

Thanks Mark, I had completely forgotten this trick, as you say, you see it a lot in Jap lures, so I will give it a go. As you say space may be a problem. I have some lead shot and fine brass tube in 'The Shed', just have to find it. Swede the cast weight is adequate, it's just that it is not leading with the back of the lure when casting, causing the trebles to tangle etc. Thank you both for your 'minds', and I will give Mark's idea a go, sound's like the solution, but will see what happens. pete

I'm a bad boy, I know, but I just could not help myself, my "Mouse" done it. pete

I went to the coast last week and took a bag full of lures (including a few of mine). The lures (template pictured below), I generally only troll, but decided to chuck a couple, so added some weight to the lower body. Problem is it casts like a butterfly, even with the weight. Distance is not a problem, just getting it to hit the water, rear first, is. Do I add a few more grams to the rear end, which will make it float, with a bias towards the rear, or move all the current 4 grams to the rear? I feel either may significantly change the action. Any solutions/ideas? I will be making a 'crash test dummy', so can try anything. Thought I would ask, for my, and any one else who is interested, benefit. I forgot to add the lures are 80mm long (3 1/4"). Feel free to add to the picture, I have heaps.pete

Geee, I just wish I knew what you all are talking about. pete

Phil , I know a guy who walked into his garage and hooked a hanging lure in the top of his head - went to hospital (casualty) and sat there for 2 hours, waiting to get it removed. pete

Or you could buy one of these for $19.99 Amazing Cool Lip Shavers *****Pete

Glad to hear you are O.K Jack, but sound like you are going to have a boring 3 months, not being able to make any lures etc. Hope that ice is melted before we get there, it will be like dodgem cars without the ice , us being all R/H drivers. Get well soon . pete

Thank you "Mrs R" for your efforts here - being myself, so young and svelte, I will buy two plain old XL. Thank you . pete

Oscar- if this is your first attempt at painting, what are they going to look like in 12 months. beautiful paint, great work. pete

EEEEEEEEEkkkk- Looks like she left Darwin after that. She lived on a bush property outside Canberra, that's where I live, must have been a tiger snake. pete

John Like I said in previous post, using Windex is nothing new, I just thought people should know why !! Which should give us a bit more confidence to experiment with things. pete

Watch out using old shirts/T shirts, I just got caught with the antipersperant residue in the cloth (I think)- This has silicone, exotic oils, pig fat and who knows what else in it - I use old unsoiled underwear, exclusivley now. pete

The snakes will..........Creatures are getting hungry in the Northern Territory. http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2008/03/04/3516_ntnews.html Pete

Phil- I just discovered your lure, very sharp work and great finish, must have a go at this. pete