Bassman1964 Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Where do you guys get the foil you use on baits? I have looked at Hobby Lobby and Wally World, maybe I just missed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc-lures Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Hi Bassman I use heavy duty renyolds wrap and just glue it on, also have used the foil duct tape from Lowes or Home Depot in the past. Todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Some great info here by Tigger http://www.ohiogamefishing.com/community/showthread.php?t=63942 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kribman Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 that was one of the most comprehensive explanations of foil, to paint, to finish, I have ever read. Very helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazmail Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Gift bags $2.0 ea. pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kribman Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 how do you peel the mylar off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlaze Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Would Mylar balloons work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Great source Pete. Come to think of it, I've seen prezzy wrapping paper that would skin a lure nicely, from card shops, back in the UK. Since I joined TU, a trip to the shopping mal has taken on new meaning. I see possible bait applications everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Maxwell Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Candy makers foil works very well and comes in Gold or Silver. We have a cake and candy making supply store locally. A large pack of foil is very reasonable. Comes in differest sizes, I.E. 3" X 4", 4" X 4". I use a glue stick to adhere the foil to the bait. Coat both the bait and one side of the foil, then stick em together. I smooth it out with an exacto handle or something similar and then add the scale pattern with a knurling tool. Look at a ratchet handle in your toolbox. Any questions PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chartreuse Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 candy foil works nicely. it's thin and malleable, yet strong enough to fit contours without tearing. you can find it at craft stores carrying food making supplies, such as Joanne's or Michael's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Home Depot - shiny aluminum duct sealing tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captsully18 Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Would Mylar balloons work? Yes, mylar baloons are as good as anything else. I think it is stronger than the candy wrapping (which I like also) but the color combinations are endless. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskyRuss Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 I use foil duct tape it has adhesive on the back and works great..you can get it at any Home Depot, Menards, Ace, etc...MuskyRuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR KNOW IT ALL KIND OF Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 I just use Wendy's hamburger wrappers... !!! Me and Mikey eat alot of hamburgers so we thought we should recycle!! Ok im lying but we do eat alot of hamburgers and I bet that wrapper would work!!! The Rookie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Rookie. We only got Burger King, White Castle, and Micky D... I don't thing paper or cardboard wrappers will cut it. But I've seen some your work since you hired a lure consultant and a lure analyst... a monkey, hummm, any ways, you could probable get paper or cardboard wrappers to work for you these days. Agree with Dean and Fatfingers, you ain't a rookie any more, what are gong to try to change to next??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clemmy Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Bruce, maybe you could do a tutorial on using the slider boxes from White Castle as a stencil I miss those fresh gut bombs here in Florida! Clemmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 clemmy. How many hard baits have you seen me post to date??? Maybe, I could mash the cardboard in the first part of a two part epoxie then add the second part and add a through wire setup, then form it into a gluider for musky. Before it sets up, I could wrap two slider logos on the sides. After it is hard enough to use, I'd be curious to see if would actually catch anything. I guess a few thick coats of top coat and I'd have a "SliderGlider" Spike-A-Pike@Copyright 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass-ackwards Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Several colors and patterns but it is a b@#% to work with:eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldzoller Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Has anyone ever tried using a bag from snacks like Doritoes or other chips? Turn the bag inside out and it is just like foil, very reflective. Talk about recycling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazmail Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Kribman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Hazmail Thanks for sharring. I was stumped on how you did that, thinking it was with heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlcam Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 I picked up some origami paper at Hobby Lobby last night,haven't tried it yet but should look good.Also I think you could use some of the paper that you put in gift bags to cover gift, I saw some holographic today at the Dollar Tree,it is very thin and should glue good.Don't know if you should use spray adhesive or not,maybe someone here could tell us.....Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazmail Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 I picked up some origami paper at Hobby Lobby last night,haven't tried it yet but should look good.Also I think you could use some of the paper that you put in gift bags to cover gift, I saw some holographic today at the Dollar Tree,it is very thin and should glue good.Don't know if you should use spray adhesive or not,maybe someone here could tell us.....Robert AAAAAAARRRRRRRRRR- this post may help. Re: Foil ??? Kribman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highwayman Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 I've used regular aluminum foil,a coarse metal file, and a small wallpaper roller.I emboss the foil a sheet at a time,cut pieces to fit paticular bait,spray with craft glue(maybe add some color with blade dip on a Q-tip)and coat with Devcon.Mine don't hold a candle to some of the works of art on this site but it's better than throwing out a beatup bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
