CreekMonster Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 I was wondering if anybody out there who could maybe give me the dimensions of a punkinseed 730/740. I would like to try my hand at making one but have no idea of the actual size. At 40 to 50 bucks a pop I just can't bring myself to buy one just to measure it, and I want it to be at least close to the right size. Height, width, length, etc. A diagram would be really nice. Thanks Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clamboni Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 If you're talking about copying a lure, find it online, save a picture, open it in paint, and stretch it as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benton B Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Creek, who makes the bait? I've got a pick of the old Heddon Punkinseed that you can resize to what ever deminsions you want. PM me an e-mail address and I'll send you that pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KcDano Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Benton B, 730/740 are Heddon #'s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrydabassman Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrydabassman Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 There's one on Ebay for $10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Do a Google search and you'll find several collectors' sites with all the paint patterns. They say it came in various sizes. 2 1/2" is mentioned in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreekMonster Posted January 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 If I touched a nerve I didn't mean to. I have never actually seen one other than in pictures. As far as the dimensions, I'm a bit of a perfectionist, and I have followed a few on ebay, but prices always jump the last hour or so. I'll keep trying. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Hey, don't know about anyone else but I'm nerve-less Just providing info. Apparently, there were 3-4 different sizes of the bait made back in the 1940's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreekMonster Posted January 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 You know, copying a pic onto paint and stretching it never crossed my mind. If I pull it out to 2 1/2", the proportions should be right. Thanks Clam & Benton & Bob & everybody. My brain doesn't seem to want to cooperate with me today. Man, I feel like an idiot Thanks Yall! Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP MYERS Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 I was wondering if anybody out there who could maybe give me the dimensions of a punkinseed 730/740. I would like to try my hand at making one but have no idea of the actual size. At 40 to 50 bucks a pop I just can't bring myself to buy one just to measure it, and I want it to be at least close to the right size. Height, width, length, etc. A diagram would be really nice. ThanksJay Jay, they're about 1.5" belly to backbone and 2.5" nose to tail..Use a photo as others have stated for a pattern,, Cut a blank from 5/8" stock, round over the belly leaving it a bit "plump" , round the backbone over at about 1/2" and you'll be real close in size.. I make about 40-50 Punkinseeds a year, sell to collectors.. If you want vintage appeal, just rob an old Heddon River Runt or Heddon Midget Digit lure of its lip & hook hangers as they're the same hardware.. Attached pic below shows one I made for myself & painted in a Largemouth Bass pattern.. John~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreekMonster Posted January 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Thank you, that's exactly what I needed to know. Thanks again. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincoya Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Jay, Here is a Punkinseed that I did a while back. Gene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
