gliders

Chuck, I think there's confusion across countries with the names and meanings of various solvents and laquers etc. Bin is alcohol based pigmented shellac. I use it -as opposed to airbrush primers because when doing a lot of large baits it gives a perfect white base coat/primer over scuffed, epoxy sealed wood lures. Because I shoot through a spray gun ,the bin can be used in much thicker consistency than possible with an airbrush /airbrush primer. One coat on an 8 inch lure takes about 10 seconds, 2 coats 30 minutes apart gives complete coverage. Let dry for 1-2 days depending on temperature etc. I've also used cellulose (laquer? ) baed primer with same equipment with similar results. .

Ddl, I take it you are making muskie size lures ? The rattle cans are great if you don't intend making too many. If your making a fair few regularly then the spray gun is the way to go, you will need a different hose and fitting from your airbrush hose. I'm sure as big blue says, you'll get a suitable set up from harbour freight. We don't have harbour freight over here but I can have a look to find one similar to mine, this is basically a generic cheap gun, 1.4mm nozzle . Zinsser bin slightly thinned is still VERY thick compared with anything you could put through an airbrush. ..

I use bin after sealing, as a white primer prior to paint. Use a cheap auto type spray gun, lays down very well. Dries flat. I find it very good for priming large lures very quickly. Had zero issues with water damage even when top coats are pierced, which they are regularly with pike. I've left a floating lure (which had caught lots of pike) attached to a bhouy underwater at mercy of waves etc. For 3 months as a test. No issues - cleaned the algae and dirt off and good to go......

I also use half cured epoxy method ,either lightly sprinkled or completely covered. Can't put pic's on here,will put in gallery if someone wants a look. Like A.A said,I'd be wary using your finger to smooth out...

Thanks AA and WD, was pretty sure the spelling was wrong ! Thats the one WD, Back in the day, a uk company starting importing American lures, a friend who has some in tatters and wearing rose tinted specs asked about getting some made and painted in original patterns. ..Thanks ..glider

Wonder if any of you guy's know of , or have pictures of an old topwater prop type lure called something like a dippdidee or dippedy d . I think possibly a muskie lure ? , thanks, glider..

Aussies make the best homebrew tools pete . Was worth sending you all out there for that alone , personaly I would let some of you back in ....

I've also used the small loom bands kids play with to hold belly hook in place till taken by pike..

Decoy t- trebles, only to 1/0 I think though. Savagegear used to do bigger size t- trebles and I regret not buying up more before they disappeared. I've also 'T,d big savagegear Y trebles as well as mustad ...glider

Living near the clyde, I go for 'clyde built' - drill holes,scuff and slow cure epoxy !

Don't listen to woodieb8 dinger, your not doomed getting into making wood musky /pike lures. Its an easy and relaxing hobby ,and think of the thousands of pounds you could save. Nor does it require 70 hours a week, 40-50 hours per week is fine to start with for first year or two !