Big Pancho

FinFever my bait is still in the design mode and I need to get it to swim right. Maybe at a later date I will think about selling the molds. But thanks for asking about the bait. I really like the way the bait turned out with the fins, and would like to keep them. I am going to maybe try what Dave and Patrick suggested making a few and different fin placements, and cross my fingers. Here is a larger one of my baits that will need some work as well. Thanks again guys for you input on the baits.

Patrick I tried Capt G recommendation on his internal hook set up and it works great.The problem with this bait is that even with 1/2 ounce of lead in the bait the bait still rolls. I kinda know the problem lies on the angle of the lower fins. I am trying to get an answer as to what angle the fins should be at before I cast another silicone mold. This hobby is not cheep and I know we all learn from our mistakes but I would rather ask a question than to waist another 40.00 dollar on a mold that is not going to work. Till next time Big Pancho

Hello gang. Well I hope I do this right this time. I am new to making baits and need some advise as to what angle the lower front fin on my bait should be at. I can't seem to stop this guy from rolling. I have tried 3/8 to 1/2 lead inside of the bait but I know that the fin placement is all wrong. I found this out by removing the front fins and the bait swam true. The front of this bait is not wide so it don't plane like some of the larger bass swimbaits. Also where can I buy the internal weighted inserts for this bait? I can't seem to find them anywhere. Here is a picture of my problem bait. Thank you guys in advance. Big Pancho

Thank you so much for the information. On how the site works. I will try to post my questions and pictures in the correct forums. I enjoy this hobby a great deal and appreciate any help I can get from you pro's. Have a great evening. Big Pancho

Richard thanks for the reply. I am having a problem posting pictures in the Gallery that people are talking about. But I do not see on the page where to upload pictures. The only place I have found to submit a new thread in the soft plastic and Hard bait forum, and I would like to say thank you for any input you and the pro's can share to make my bait work better. I am just a rookie with a ton a questions and enjoy reading many of the post on this site. Have a great day.

Dave thanks for the reply. I do have a question thou how can I get answers from you pro's if I can't show the baits that I need help with. I myself try to help as many people as I can with issues or problems. But I need to see what I am working with before I can work on it. Thanks again for the reply.

Hello gang I have another question as to where did my post go?? I don't know if I am doing something wrong. If so can someone please give me some insight as to what I need to do to keep my post on the site. What I am looking for is some information from you pro's to get my baits to swim right. I am new to this hobby and enjoy doing it. But at times it can also get very expensive making new mold out of the silicone. Answers to some of my questions will be very helpful in order to correct some of the issues I have been having. Thanks in advance for those you who can help out.

Pitbull what color you want to know about hope I can help you. I sent you a PM.

Thanks George for the reply. I know it's addicting been at it for about two months and have been having a blast making the baits. The best part of it is that I have caught fish on almost all of my baits. I will try to submit some pictures here soon. There is a lot of information on this site, it can get a bit confusing at time where to post and where not to post. Learning this site will take sometime, and thank you all for the great information. Many of us newbies learn quite a bit on this site. Till next time

Thank you Patrick for the information. Is there a fee to post on this site?

Hello I am new to this site I posted last night and my post got removed did I do something wrong. I read the site rules and by no means was I advertising my baits just wanted to share some of my baits on this site to see what you guys taught. What forum would one post homemade swimbaits? Thanks in advance for some information