21xdc
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LOL... Some of you guys crack me up... One of the best baits out there is this... No eyes, Looks nothing like anything, and not colored like anything in nature... Yet, They eat it anyway. LOL. And a spinnerbait looks nothing like food... May be the all time money winner on any bass circuit... War Eagle with NO EYES...
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Bass eat leech's, worms, crayfish, hellgrammites, mice, dragonflies, snakes, ducks, birds, minnows, etc every day... No need to home in on eyes in my opinion... I prefer the lure to look like the food that they eat every day. The eyes don't play any effect on any of the food I mentioned above.... Especially on a crankbait running erratically at 3-4 mph. They cant see scales, kill dots, or eyes when moving.
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Whatever the bottles or packaging says.... Depends on what you bought. They vary. Many turn yellow over a short time.
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http://www.luremaking.com/catalogue/catalogue-index/catalogue-items/wires/twin_spin_spinnerbait_forms.htm https://kingstonlures.com.au/products/wire-forms/twin-spin-wire-form http://www.anglersworkshop.com/Spinnerbait-FormsANG/Twin-Spin-Frame
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Any VMC dealer should be able to get them. http://www.nos-catalogues.net/vmc-fishing-hooks/pdf/bulk/2019/?page=36
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The mold is nothing special.. https://store.do-itmolds.com/Midwest-Finesse-JigbrSz-116-332-18-532-316-14brHk-Owner-5313brCollar-Wire-Holder_p_1255.html
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Maybe that is a VMC 7340 and someone finished the bend... Or a special run hook. https://vmcpeche.com/products/wide-gap-jig-45°-with-z-lock
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Try it..
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Fish eyes are from oils from your hands etc... The epoxy shy's away in oily areas. It's not the brush's, cups, etc unless you are getting a foreign substance on them. Some wah their hands really well with dawn dish soap before they paint/handle their baits... Some use latex/nitrile gloves. I use KBS Diamond Clear and all of those issues went away.
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I bought these Chinese hooks and they are amazing for the price... https://www.wlure.com/collections/accessories/products/fishing-lures-accessories-treble-hooks-cutting-blade-forged-fh31hp30-30-hooks-per-pack?variant=34879591372 Maybe they are these>>> https://www.wlure.com/collections/accessories/products/fishing-lures-accessories-treble-hooks-fh1hp10?variant=16731511814 Or these>>> https://www.wlure.com/collections/accessories/products/fishing-lures-accessories-treble-hooks-needle-point-forged-fh36hp30-30-hooks-per-pack?variant=33986055308
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Probably Chinese hooks...
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Yellow, Orange and Black...
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You potentially can let water intrude into the blanks... I'm not a fan of that.
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Have you looked through all of these? https://store.do-itmolds.com/All-Jig-Molds_c_222.html Any of these molds can easily be modified to fit these... https://store.do-itmolds.com/Wire-Keeper-Form-WDB1000_p_1265.html
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I got some lure blanks with sanding marks on the bill...
21xdc replied to Tres's topic in Hard Baits
Coat the bills with your clear finish. KBS or Epoxy. -
I'd think you could use a brake line flare tool to flare one side if you needed too... In fact, Why not use brake line and cut to the length you want?
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https://www.lurepartsonline.com/Leader-Sleeves
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I have been playing around with powder sugar shakers... Working well for me... Shake over a bowl and collect the overage. Color changes are instant. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Powdered-Sugar-Shaker-With-Lid-3Pack-Stainless-Steel-Mesh-Powder-Shaker-Duster/401620293777?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
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I made this request to Do-It Molds>>> https://custombaits.com/index.php?topic=12000.0
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Mine gets gently held in a bench vise.
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Epoxy is not mixed by weight, But 50/50 by volume... Notice the bottles are the same quantity? Use a syringe or medicine cup and measure equally. I switched from epoxy to KBS Diamond Clear and never looked back... I keep it in a mason jar and wipe the lid clean before the top is put back on.
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Punch hub.... Skirt hub.
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Using the ss wire sinker eyes allows the use for any size and brand hook... That is a big plus. https://store.do-itmolds.com/Wire-Eyes--pkg_p_1127.html http://www.lurepartsonline.com/Shop-By-Category/Mold-Wire-Forms/Brass-Sinker-Eyes.html?partner=1001
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The insert is not "Just in the lead" It is connected to the hook eye and has very little chance in pulling out. About the same chance as a spinnerbait hook pulling off. Hard lead would help if you are worried. This finesse technique generally uses lighter line and softer rod that wont pull hard enough to worry about.
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I have heard some adjust with a small paint brush.
