DougL58

Got some.... Thanks

Thanks for all the good info diemai... Some may be helpful for my swimbait but I plan on trying my hand at a few regular crank baits so all the info will be usefull.

What is the clear dip plastic used for bastrix type of baits? Where can I order?

Thanks Guys... Vodkaman, your calculation spreadsheet sounds very interesting. I'll send you my email addy. I am working on my first bait. It is a swim bait, bluegill. Body is about 6". It is in 2 halves now and will have 2 sections. Tail section is already cut. Still working on the fins. Ribbed and flexible. I want to add weight before I glue the 2 halves together so I want to calculate the amount needed as close as possible. http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff239/dougl58/My%20Swim%20Baits/DSC01274.jpg http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff239/dougl58/My%20Swim%20Baits/DSC01260.jpg http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff239/dougl58/My%20Swim%20Baits/DSC01351.jpg http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff239/dougl58/My%20Swim%20Baits/DSC01352.jpg http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff239/dougl58/My%20Swim%20Baits/DSC01354.jpg http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff239/dougl58/My%20Swim%20Baits/DSC01353.jpg

I would like to estimate the amount of weight needed for a 2 piece balsa bait. I want to place weights in the body prior to closing up. How can I do this with the wood unfinished?

I would think it had to be someone here. Wow, who is going to eat this?

I posted this in the hard bait section but it was suggested I try here. Can anyone tell me where to get plastic tails for hard swimbaits? Something to attach with screws or pegs. Is anyone here makeing them? Thanks for your help.

Thanks guys... I'll do some checking. Thought there might someone pouring tails. Any other suggestions.. keep them coming please.

Can anyone tell me where to get plastic tails for hard swimbaits? Something to attach with screws or pegs.

Rotisserie with metal shaft, locking forceps, magents to hold the forceps to the shaft. Easy on Easy off.

Yah, with my equipment addiction and actually fishing I’m sure the wife and kids will understand me placing what remaining time I have into another hobby. Did I mention I am also thinking about trying my hand at rod building?

I posted that thread in TT. There was another thread about posting pics of the best looking baits you had ever seen. When I posted pics of John's there I received several requests of where to get them so I put him up in the Swimbait section. I found John's baits one day and had to order a few! I am a newbe here and I am so impressed with everyone’s work! I have the urge to try my hand now.

I have done business with Mike's Reel Repair several times. Each time it has taken a long time to get my order but each time I have received what I ordered. Not the best on communicating but good pricing.

Just an added note.. I just had a batch that set up in about 5 min. Don't know why. My others have always been fine. Next batch was fine.??? What gives? Did some 5 min epoxy get miss-packaged?