nedyarb
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I had previously bought my PVC from lowes. I didn't care much for it because it seemed really heavy. I bought some today from the lumber yard and it is much better, I recommend buying the actuall Azek PVC vs the other brands!
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Stretcher thanks for the pic! Is that the double worm hook that has been recommended to try?
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My thinking is to cast it past the muck and twitch it through the fishy stuff. I think if I cast it into the muck it will get caught in the junk. Guess ill just have to try it and see
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I have only tub tested it, but it sits nice and moves well on short pops of the line. But when I twitch it, it tips over slightly and the hook almost touches the water. I would like to fish it in mossy areas, but that may not work to well. Thanks for the replies everyone.
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I buy the 3x3x12", ones at hobby store, and cut it into whatever size I need.
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Are you saying the hook should stick out further in the back? Behind the body?
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Ben, it's made out of balsa. I used a 5/0 jig hook that I had laying around. I know the soft type spro and scum frog lures use the two hook methods but I can't figure a way to implemement that. It looks great, but when I twitch it, the hook swings sideways and I see it snagging weeds.
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I tried making a top water hard bodied frog. It floats and looks good in my bath tub but I am curious if anybody has any insight or tips on what would work better. Mainly the hook placement!
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Save your money, and go with epoxy, DN or Solarez! I've been down that road.
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It will probably turn brown when exposed to uv rays! Just my opinion though
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I have, it looks good.
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http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-gram-digital-scale-97920.html
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Whoops I was trying to post a link to harbor freight scale. It's $11.99 and works good for me
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It's back to speed on my end, thank Jerry!
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I have some, they do sink. There is a belly weight right behind the bill. I just use a drill bit and drill out the weight. And fill the hole with epoxy putty. They swim good though!
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I use different epoxy, but I use bob smiths which is similar. Yes, it globs up quickly, but you can add a couple drops of denatured alchohol to help. I clear coat right after I paint and use blow dryer to dry it!
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Thanks, it seems to be running good, knock on wood!
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Nice! Got my fingers crossed.
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DN is really rough to store. I put it in a mason jar and spray bloxygen in it after I use it, and still have issues! Also when you dip a lure into it you have to remove the lure ASAP and not let any drips fall back into the jar. There is a lot of waste involved with DN. it really looks good but a pita, I prefer solarez for the ease of use!
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I just cut the side of a 2x4. Then use a roofing square to make sure it's 90 deg
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Also, the thinner you put it on the better it looks. If dipping it seems like the longer it hangs, the better it looks
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I tried it on foil too, with the same results! It is not really clear, but it looks better on lures. I just dont like it on black lures, because the waxy look really stands out more. But bright colors I barely notice the waxy look.
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Dries in 2-3 minutes in the nail dryer! Have not tried the 18" light
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I ain't no expert but here is what I would start with. Blanks from unpaintedlures.com , paint from hobby lobby(createx). Airbrush from hobby lobby, balsa from hobby lobby, lips from jannsnetcraft(circuit board). And etex epoxy from hobby lobby. Use the 40% off coupon at hobby lobby.com
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Thanks