Spots on Cranks

[Boone]

Just wondering what most of you are using to place spots on shad crankbaits ... Airbrushing or Hole Punching black tape ???

Thanks Boone:)

[blackjack]

For years I have always just dotted the spot with round piece of steel stock, as of late I have started spraying the dot and to be honest I think the sprayed dot looks more realistic

[dampeoples]

I did/do the same as Craig. If it don't look better, it makes me feel better, as I strive for a stencil free bait

[BobP]

I think paint looks better. I use different size holes cut in an old credit card for a stencil because I get nervous freehanding the very last bit of paint that goes on a lure!

[quick20xd]

I've tried to freehand the shad dots, but I wasn't very consistant on the size. (guess I need some practice). So I reverted back to a stencil. I use a plastic drafting guide with circles and a drill bit sizing card as a stencil.

[Mags]

I've tried both spraying black lacquer (instant dry) with a stencil and using the head of a nail with paint on the end. I like the nail better because it is faster and gives me an acceptable result. The sprayed dot is more perfect, but I don't think the fish or my customers care.

Steve

[BJ Smith]

A cotton swab..... A tight-well made one like Q-tip works very well. Some of the off brands are loosely wound and skimp on the cotton. For smaller dots on smaller baits, Stamina sells a round dot maker that works well also. http://www.staminainc.com/paint/lure_eye_dotter.html

Good Luck,

BJ

[Boone]

Thanks Guys for your help ...Have any of you used Black electrical tape with a hole punch ..Makes a very nice dot then clear coat...Boone

[hazmail]

Because all of my lures are pretty small, I have 3 ways of

[benton B]

I use a hole punches of different sizes and black vinyle.

[fish devil]

drill bits or pencil erasers. I use anything that is in arms reach.