rlcam Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 I know [/b]:void(0);"] All the Cedar that I used was from the pilings of a railroad bridge that we done some repairs on.We dug these up ,and they are from the original bridge,built some time around Civil War or before.A fellow employee estimated the cedar to be about 200 yrs. old.Would they already be collectables (LOL).These are all my first lures I done before I kinda knew what I was doing(still don't know enough)so all criticism welcomed and needed.Sorry again for the long post.....Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoodaddy Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 rl As far as them being up to snuff.... they look pretty good so don't CAN 'em. And your rattle can bait looks good also. That is very interesting about the timbers. Keep going your on the right track. ( no pun intended ) Hah ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Some real nice shapes. You gotta finish 'em. Some of the grain looks so good, it will be a shame to cover it up with paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
338muskie Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Good start rlcam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlcam Posted January 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Thanks guys these were all carved and sanded by hand,mostly on my lunch break at work,no power tools.Can't wait to get a shop with some big boy tools and get with it.I can already see this hobby is going to give my wife a reason to talk bad about me(AGAIN).Thanks.......Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Robert. Those are really looking very nice; please don't be so dismissive of the level of work you have invested in them. Even the rattle can paint looks like it is more than capable of catching some bass. While you are looking forward to advancing your skills when you get your air brush rig, the level of skill in your current efforts is what makes up the “art” of lure crafting. Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
