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Hot is not the problem! Either you have contamination on the baits or bad UV resin. I have done baits in 110 degrees F.

Shoulders are usually quite a bit bigger than the bottom of the lure, the belly weights should be as low as possible and static. This is the learning curve of building your own bait, knowing were and how much weight is tricky at best. Ad weight to the belly hook and see how it affects the swim. Remember +/- 1 gram can be the difference between a good bait and a paper weight.

I would say try moving weighting and be sure and use a snap... if you're direct tying it will kill action. A good video would also help.

The best blanks that I have purchased have been from Fishhead Custom Lures and second would be Shelt's fishing tackle. I have never had a bad bait from Fishhead Customs but I have had baits from Shelts that needed attention. My .02

What I have been able to find is 2 tools used in conjunction with one horizontal and one vertical. more than 1 pass may be needed.

pictures?

Ordered it, just got it today....In my opinion don't bother, it does not straighten hard wire.

I have seen it used for the softer wires but I don't know if it works on the hard wire. if anyone knows for sure speak up please.

if it works if you would please hit me up with a dm. Thank you

is there a name for it?

Anyone have a better way to straighten coiled wire?

I have tried several ways to straighten wire coils... drill small whole and pull through with tension....put wire between 2 pieces of wood attach drill and pull through and last trying to straighten with hands. It works kind of but not super straight.

Bad no, Lack of experience yes. 1. Dull areas have contamination or oxidation. 2. Cut reliefs for bends and turns. 3. Each foil has it's limitations. 4. Learn the failing point of the foil by pressure exerted when applying. ( make it fail ) 5. Nothing replaces experience. 6. Some foils will do quite well with heat and pressure. 7. You should wear disposable gloves when foiling to keep natural oils off the foil. 8. Always wipe down foil when finished with clean cloth. 9. wood pencil/dowel works best to apply foil. It's not just about one step, it's about putting all the steps together.

work the foil from the center of the bait to the end, top and bottom....I use a round wood pencil to get the foil to lay against the bait without wrinkles, then wipe it down with a clean rag to get all contaminants of the foil. BTW no need to foil the top of the bait.

try a different UV Resin, Not all UV Resin are the same....I have never had the issue you're having and I use foil tape on lures. Hard type UV Resin is what I use.

Thin multiple light layers is the best way for KBS....it can be extremely touchy when above 80 degrees and high humidity. NOTE: IT CAN TAKE UP TO 2 WEEKS TO FULLY CURE. Read all the precautions that are on the can or on the KBS site to be in the know.

Excess humidity can and will cause KBS to flash, if you can live with blemishes I would do that. Otherwise strip and have back at it.

There is always a chance to sell it to one person but not always likely. Biggest problem I see is shipping cost....List it and see is the only way.

It's a deep pour Epoxy. I find it amazing how technology changes so fast, not sure the durability of thinner applications will work but I would like to hear if anyone is using a Deep pour epoxy for lures.

I watched some videos but always willing to take any advice.

Awesome thanks!

I tried looking it up without the exact name! but what is the name of the jigs with the skirt basically stands in a ball shape and how to achieve it? Thx in advance.

Take hardware off and tape up the bill, then light scuff the bait, then have at it....Yes you will have to seal it.

proportionate to the size of the bait. Most Garage bait makers that I have seen, usually try multiple lips on each bait.

Wake baits normally do quite a bit better with a moveable tail. A fixed tail seems to kill the action on any wake I have made.