All Eyes
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Yes I had some printed onto vinyl but still a work in progress The colors just don't pop like the metallic eyes do. -
Thank You! It is a 7" cedar crank/twitch bait. Here is a quick video I took in the pool yesterday.
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Yes, I cut them out of card stock with an exacto knife. -
Thank you guys! Eastman- No I don't have any online tutorials as of now. That may be something to work on this winter. -
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Hello Eastman,
Thought I'd share these pictures that show the method I've been using to add weight to my thru wire baits. These are strips of lead that are made to fit tightly in the slot much like the wood strip method that you commented on. I made these by pouring lead into a metal Altoids can about 1/8" deep. Then cut them into strips with my skill saw. It's a nice alternative to drilling holes and patching with filler. It also ensures that the weight is perfectly centered.
Take care! John
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Glad you like it! Before I came up with this method, I always drilled my weight holes while the wood is still in block form and before I cut the wire slot . It's much easier than trying to drill into the slot.
John
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Yea I hear you. It's tough to know sometimes when I'm making prototypes for myself where to drill the lead before hand. This is the result.
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Ouch! I feel your pain as I've done it myself. The lead strips are a nice clean way to go.
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Thanks eastman. I cut the strips with a table saw, and lightly sand them to desired thickness . They are made to fit fairly tight, and get epoxied in with Devcon 2-ton. This method is very durable. It also helps eliminate cracks or separation that can occur from using other fillers that don't expand and contract like wood does.
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Pic showing how I fill in the wire slot using strips of cedar. They are cut to fit tight against the wire and epoxied into place. The ballast weight holes are filled with epoxy putty.
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Thank you! I have been building baits for over 10 years now. Here is a quick swim test video of this bait in the pool. It is 8" made from white cedar. -
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These are very cool! A while ago I was sketching up some ideas for 6" blade baits, but never got around to making any. Here is one of my drawings. I don't have any aluminum or stainless thin enough to attempt it yet. Thought about a weighted resin body but still just a thought at this point. -
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All Eyes commented on J.Bowerman's gallery image in Hard Baits
Another killer paint job. -
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All Eyes commented on J.Bowerman's gallery image in Hard Baits
These are fantastic! I like the black eyes on these and your last bass pattern. Nice job. -
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All Eyes commented on J.Bowerman's gallery image in Hard Baits
Love your paint jobs! Very nice use of color and subtle blends.