littleriver

I would suggest the bandsaw. One it will cut thicker harder material more easily. I have both saws and find the band saw far more useful. The scroll is more limited.

Your welcome Lee It was the work of TN custom builders ( Boots Anderson and Jim Lovingood ) that first got me interested in making my own baits. They built lures from the ground up like Jim Harter. I have much respect for the work of these early modern lure pioneers. Many are inspired by the work of these custom builders. Their work is highly sought after and will live on. Littleriver

Found it. "Pigma Micron 01" works well for me.

I use a micro pen. Mine came from Micheals. I would tell you the brand but as usual it can not be found when needed. I believe it is a .01 . They come in a variety of sizes. They are located in the front left hand side of our store. i have had no problems using with epoxy or water based paints. Look for micro pens.

Gunnie, first time I hear anyone mention this as a reference. just visited the site and looks like it will be a nice add. I am putting on my birthday wish list. Thank you!

Here are my "Secret Santa" Baits. I really was lucky this year. Thank you Coley for the beautiful baits.

Ran across this tonight http://www.ebay.com/itm/GULP-BALSA-CRANKBAIT-FLAT-SIDE-TENNESSEE-SHAD-/150726835118?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item231804fbae#ht_965wt_702

There are so many ways to crack this egg. I would think about, "if and where" you want the week link to be in this system. Or do you want a week link at all. Most products are rated for certain pounds. If hung, what do you want to give so you may retrieve your lure in a usable fashion and yet still strong enough to catch any fish your fishing for is a good place to start. Littleriver

Jerry, From the read it sounds like a bad idea. This statement Proponents of catch shares claim they are the best solution to profitably, safely and sustainably manage our fisheries. In this report, Food & Water Watch examines these claims and finds them all wanting. alone is enough for me. If their argument is to raise funds, then they are sadly mistaken. Our government first priority should be people based first. What is the best thing for the citizen. Not how much money can we raise. Until we become a people based society and not money, we are doomed to fail our people. I see why walmart would want to buy these catch shares. They could conceivably control the us fish market. From the catch to store. I am sure they are doing this to bring us lower prices right? If you buy that I have some ocean front here in TN for you. What happens next is the fish will then go to the highest bidder. Before long, we will not be able to afford to buy the fish caught off our own shores. It all starts with these "catch shares". "Nip it in the bud", as Barney Five would say; now, while we can. Littleriver

Mark I too was thinking why not after your post but Woodenfeather makes a valid point. The anchor point would have to either be perfect or adjustable to allow for some tuning. I think it could be done to adjust and work. As long as the shank on the end of the swivel your going to use as the anchor is long enough to still leave room for some fine tuning and still make a secure connection.

I posted a picture of the GULP I have in the Gallery. I explain there why I feel it is a reliable example. It does look similar to the second bait but not exactly. Mine is so thin it will not even set up on it's side like the one photoed does. Yet it has enough similar touches that one has to wonder. If the building materials are the same there is a strong case they are from the same builder. I am not going to say it is or is not one though because after building a few of my own baits; I quickly learned that we change things along the way. It is a learning process and we're always striving to make the bait better. Littleriver here is the picture

Mine arrived today! Thank you Coley! I am posting pictures of these baits on sunday. I will have time to take a decent picture. I have learned though it is impossible to capture the beauty of some baits with a photo. These baits fall into this category. You have to hold them in your hands to really appreciate how good they really are and these are outstanding. Thank you Coley!