bahlzar Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 (edited) ok I was able to test 10 baits and i only had 2 that swam crooked. after lokking at them closely I noticed the center section wasnt even close to being lined up with the front section...... I think im pretty dialed in now....I know what drill bits to use for weight so i dont think i need to water test everyone before paint..............here is a video of one.. rauVtdbMV0A heres a few more pics.. Site Rule #13: You may display your own images here, hosted on your own webspace, however, Keep the size of these remotely hosted images down. A width and height of no more than 400 pixels keeps the site fast for our 56k (dial up) users. Larger images will distort the layout of the website. If a remotely hosted image is found to be excessively large, "broken" or off topic, it will be removed without notice. i made a wakebait version, havent been able to swim it yet....cant wait to try it out ! Edited August 8, 2008 by redg8r SITE RULE 13 - Photos exceeded size limits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 That swam great! It looked like the pool sweep was ready to attack it! Hope you post the pics in the gallery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Man I love these swimbait videos they really show you talent. Bahlzar thats one great swimming bait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bahlzar Posted August 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 I looked all over in the gallery and i couldnt see how to post pics there, so i resized them, hopefully they are ok.. heres the floater wakebait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FERG DADDY Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 Um, I think you have got it mastered. They swim and look great. Did you pour the tails too? FERG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 Thanks - those look great and the detail is all there. The gallery is reserved for TU Club Members. There is a TU Club Membership link on the upper left side of the page for more details on joining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bahlzar Posted August 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 Um, I think you have got it mastered. They swim and look great. Did you pour the tails too?FERG no, I just got a few squares of plastic from a company called TAP plastics and merely traced out a design and cut it out on a band saw. super easy thanks spike ill go look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Moreau Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Bahlz those look terrible!!! Can i have one??? HEHE, Glad you finally came on the site... youll learn a lot in here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b75nweav Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Im with LK, they look horrible, send me one too!!! Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etch a sketch Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 got to agree with the boys, that boy swims the nutz Etch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverMan Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 There is nothing more realistic than a swmbait........... Jed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bahlzar Posted August 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 thanks guys !!! LKN4DDb Im on to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 thanks guys !!! LKN4DDb Im on to you bahlzar, We'll let him up to the head of the "gimme one" line, and he can hold the door for the rest of us! You've really nailed it. Sweet lures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Moreau Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 thanks guys !!! LKN4DDb Im on to you HAHAHA!!! OOPS!!!! Have you posted some of your other style bait yet Bahlz? Those are pretty darn good too and im sure these guys would like to see em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bahlzar Posted August 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 (edited) HAHAHA!!! OOPS!!!! Have you posted some of your other style bait yet Bahlz? Those are pretty darn good too and im sure these guys would like to see em! It was only a few topwater slammer style wake baits........Lookin back they seemed kinda cheezy......Ill make some more when im off this kick..heres a babybass I did today.. Each registered member is permitted a defined amount of upload space in the forums to display images or other attachments. This free offering is for technical use & NOT for exhibiting your work or for gaining feedback on your work. We require you to use the photo gallery instead to exhibit your work, which requires a Club Membership. Edited August 23, 2008 by Spike-A-Pike Site Rule #3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 bahlzar, What are you making your lures out of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bahlzar Posted August 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 bahlzar, What are you making your lures out of? started with cedar.........then tried a few with cherry, then a few with maple, and i just did 2 with oak & ill never use oak again,,, cant sand the grain out of it..................... so far i like the cherry the best... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Cherry, maple, oak...... Man, you must like work! I don't use hardwoods because I know how hard they are to shape. Of course, balsa is technically a hard wood, but you know what I mean. That's why I settled on poplar and pine. I think those woods are plenty strong, and buoyant, without being too light, and they're much easier to shape. I do have to add ballast to all of my lures, but that's a tradeoff I'm willing to make. My hat's off to anyone who can carve a hard wood like cherry as well as you do. Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bahlzar Posted August 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 (edited) Cherry, maple, oak......Man, you must like work! I don't use hardwoods because I know how hard they are to shape. Of course, balsa is technically a hard wood, but you know what I mean. That's why I settled on poplar and pine. I think those woods are plenty strong, and buoyant, without being too light, and they're much easier to shape. I do have to add ballast to all of my lures, but that's a tradeoff I'm willing to make. My hat's off to anyone who can carve a hard wood like cherry as well as you do. Good job! honestly , having the right tools makes it real easy...the hardest part for me is drilling the holes for the 2 pins and makin them straight................once i run a piece through a planer and its the correct thickness, I have a blank made out of a piece of 1/8th skin.........I simply trace the shape on my piece, cut it out with a bandsaw...wala the shape is made, now all i gott do is get the edges rounded over.........walk over to the table mounted router where I have a round over bit, and run the bait through the router on both sides.......now i have a rounded over shaped bait...probly takes 30 min for that process.............now, the router does leave a few lines, I take some 80 grit sand paper to sand out the lines, once the lines are out I brush over it with some 220.........all thats left is to make the 45 cuts , line up eyescrew holes, and add weight......oh & cut tail slot... Edited August 13, 2008 by bahlzar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 You've really got it down to a science. Good for you. Your lures look great, so you must be doing something right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnchartier Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Could you post a close up of the front joint? It looks a little different than the back one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summitlures Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Man that Baby Bass looks like a triple trout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bahlzar Posted August 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Could you post a close up of the front joint? It looks a little different than the back one. I assume your talking about the actual cuts and not the eye hooks............I do cut both sections at a 45 first but when im done with the 2 cuts, I take the nose section and buzz of just a bit off the back so the angle isnt that deep........I did do a few where that front joint was a 45 and the middle section didnt seem to have as much action.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bahlzar Posted August 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Man that Baby Bass looks like a triple trout! Its a baby triple bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Moreau Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Or a tripple bahlz bass!!! Me like Bruddah. U r makin some awesome baits now! I should be up your way next week(depending on hack) and we can compare notes. You gotta see what these mods do!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
