whitey Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 What materials you are guys using for the dipping tools? I bought a small copper sheet at Hobby Lobby and it works okay....but it is quite soft and bends very easy. Also gets hot quick too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dutchman Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Whitey, Go to Wal-Mart. In the silverware section you can buy table knives in a bundle of ten for a buck. Grind them to the shape you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rr316 Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Go to a local retailer besides Wally World.... you'll be happy and live longer:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dutchman Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 rr316 I have probably lived longer than you will. Get a life! Your attitude is really not wanted. If you don't like Wal-Mart, keep it to yourself! Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Swapmeets or flea markets are a good resource for used cutlery. Also you might want to check out your local Goodwill..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garneau Baits Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 What size eyes are you guys using for your baits and is Stamina the best place to get them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubinator Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 Lurecraft has the ones i use. they are 4mm. To find them go to their site and do a search for 3-D eyes. Some guys on TU are making their own. And by the way I agree with rr316!!!!!!!!!!BUY MADE IN AMERICA!!!!!STOP PAYING FOR THE COMMUNIST MILITARY MACHINE!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhorn Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 Barlow's Tackle Shop has a good selection of eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garneau Baits Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 One more Question. Are you guys using the cheaper flat eyes or the 3-D Molded Lure Eyes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhorn Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 I use molded but I think a flat eye would work also. Let us see what you come up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubinator Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 Longhorn, is that a Lake Fork Fish your holding in your avatar? I am hoping to book a guide for Feb - March there. Last year' guide was the worst, so I am looking for a different guide service for 08. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csob3 Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Try Brooks Rogers at Fork. He was on the Elite Series 2 years ago. Awesome guide and a heck of a guy. Casey Sobczak www.paintyourbait.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubinator Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe S. Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Not sure if this was posted somewhere yet but it didn't take long for the bigger guys to catch on. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_98283_100007007_100000000_100007000_100-7-7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass4cache Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 As they say. "Strike while the Iron is hot". Barlows added some recently too. http://www.barlowstackle.com/acb/showprod.cfm?&DID=6&CATID=67&ObjectGroup_ID=569 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Looks like the same company is making them for both! I sure am glad I made mine like I did as those companies cannot make them similar to my color schemes. PS The baby bass sure looks weird!!! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass4cache Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 The colors are pretty plain. Nothing too fancy but I'm sure there going to move a ton of 'em. You know it's the "Magic lure" for this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Happytime, you could always make your own 3D eyes. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubeman Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Cool idea Nil ! I don't think that the injected knock offs will perform like the dipped knock offs Jim is right, the finished won't be anywhere near as detailed and I'll bet they can't do this with their product These are my " Ad Shads " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garneau Baits Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Tubeman what eyes do you use? flat eyes or the 3-D Molded Lure Eyes? Im thinking that you can use the flat ones. Dont you get a 3-D effect when you dip the clear plastic over the top of flat eyes? Nova do you just put a drop of plactic on top of the flat eyes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 They are silver holi foil painted with glass paint I got from Wallyworld; then a drop of thinned epoxy to form the dome. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass4cache Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 The flat eyes work just fine. Makes the head of the minnow a bit narrower without the 3d eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubeman Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 We use 3D eyes, I like the fatter head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeterfisher Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 The flat eyes work just fine. Makes the head of the minnow a bit narrower without the 3d eyes. hey...bass4cache....when are you gonna make some of these baits....I've purchased from you in the past and really like your products...bet they'd be a big seller...hint...hint... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 I have tried both the flat and 3-d eyes and I preferred the 3-d. The fish, however, didn't care either way. Anglers will though as they compare your bait to the others out there and all have the 3-D that I have seen. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
