CreekMonster Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 (edited) How to add Fiber Optic Eyes that will make your hard bait come to life. See Below, PDF Tutorial Attached. Making Fiber Optic Eyes.pdf Making Fiber Optic Eyes.pdf Making Fiber Optic Eyes.pdf Making Fiber Optic Eyes.pdf Making Fiber Optic Eyes.pdf Making Fiber Optic Eyes.pdf Making Fiber Optic Eyes.pdf Making Fiber Optic Eyes.pdf Making Fiber Optic Eyes.pdf Edited July 31, 2008 by redg8r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneCoal Tackle Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Great tutorial, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braveviper Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Where do you buy fiber optics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreekMonster Posted February 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 www.fiberopticproducts.com after you pull up the site, scroll down and click on fiber optic lighting, then click archery and gun fibers Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrydabassman Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 I thought it was a "light". Great tutorial, but what am I missing here? Do they glow or something under water? Thanks, Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreekMonster Posted March 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 The fibers actually transfer light kinda like a wire with electricity. If light hits one side, it is transfered to the other side and vice versa. So, if light reaches the eyes under water, they will give the apperance of "glowing". But, if there is no light, there is no glowing. In reality, the clearer the water, the better effects you get. Problem is, it would be more effective in stained water, where the light does not reach the lure, thus no glow. Kinda redundant isn't it. The optics make for a cool looking lure but IMHO, they're not nearly as good at catching fish as they are at catching "FISHERMAN". lol.... Not to say they don't have an advantage underwater, to me it seems to be a "selling" point rather than a "catching " point. hope this helps. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Jay. With LEDs and batteries always getting smaller, I wonder what it would actually take to make a bait with powered fiber optic eyes. I could see a two piece wooden bait using a battery for weight. If you ground a dimple in the fiber optic strand, with the LED glued in place, when the circuit is powered, the eyes should glow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreekMonster Posted March 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 I actually ordered some "laser lights" (tritium capsules) with this in mind. Drilling a small hole in the fiber and using the tritium as a power source with no batteries. Problem is the tritium capsules were tiny and didn't emit enough light for my application. I have purchased a couple of lighted lures to disassemble and use as such, the light is red and flashes and should give a wild looking effect especially in the green fiber. But i've been busy and haven't had a chance to take the lures apart to see what i'd be working with. The LED idea is by far the best, and brightest, and finding a small circuit activated by water would be great. I used a small LED to get the glow in the pics I posted in the gallery. Too bad I'm not into electronics.Thanks for the input, now I'm gonna be up all night searching for that perfect something to tear apart..... LOL Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish4life Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 what size of fiber did you use in your tutorial? Dane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreekMonster Posted March 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 what size of fiber did you use in your tutorial? Dane 1/4 inch. .25" on the mentioned site. Careful if you sand with a dremel, the fiber will crack if you sand or grind too agressively. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish4life Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 ok thanks i will make sure to be careful. great tutorial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinfau Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Just thinking on this subject. I wonder what effect a fiber optic set would have on something like a popper. Drill a hole through the back and set fiber optic piece. It would get lit up from the outdoor light. I am thinking it could be an awesone effect. Might be worth looking further into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiwishiniwasfishin Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 How would you go about putting fiber optic eyes in a Rapala DT crankbait? Also where do you buy the materials to do this? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreekMonster Posted July 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 You would have to drill through the bait very carefully. Being cautious of the clearcoat and precisely lining up the holes for the eyes. Some kind of jig would help. Then premeasure the optic to fit and shape it before you place it in the lure. As for the materials, there should be a link in the tutorial. Get the phone # from the site and call them. They are very helpful. Hope this helps a little. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nugene Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 great demonstration and idea !!!!!!!!!nugene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiwishiniwasfishin Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 Thanks Jay your advice is greatly appreciated I now have a starting point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkstones Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 You make it look easy, but I would need something a little easier to do myself. Could a person do the same thing with a plastic crankbait that is already made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreekMonster Posted October 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Theoretically you could, but.... I've experimented with a few plastics and it pretty tough to line the hole up on both sides.Also, some plastic hard baits have weights in the nose(usually steel balls) and this can cause problems too. When and if you drill the bait, be very careful and patient with the process because the least bit of "catch" of the bit will cause the plastic to fracture thus ruining the lure. This happened to me a few times.Your best bet is a wooden lure such as Rapala or Poes.These baits can have a tough clearcoat that can fracture also. The key is patience. Sorry it took so long for a reply....GOOD LUCK.. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkstones Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Thanks for all the good info. My patience is a little short so I think I will just use 3D eyes instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Here's a lure w/ a built in battery/light assembly. Cabela's -- Luhr Jensen Lighted J-Plug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bass Man Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Great Tutorial, Thanks for sharing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
