KAOS Tackle Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 Ok all, first thank you for the vast information that made my first attempt a lot easier than it would have been. This was my first attempt at a handcarved swimbait. The paint scheme did not come out as well as I wanted but I got in a hurry so its my own fault. I am trying the PVC now to compare. Anyways, here she is...my first little "Gill" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlaze Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 First attempt!! That is awesome and the paint scheme looks great. I hope my first swimbait willl look that good. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassinjody Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 great job SJohnson that paint job looks killer. how long is she and how much does she weight.what kind of top coat are u using . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAOS Tackle Posted January 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 The body is 5" and overall length with tail is 6 1/2" long. It weighs 2.4 oz. I used a polyuerathane coat after I carved it to seal somewhat and applied after each paint color to fix then used 2-ton epoxy for the top coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAOS Tackle Posted January 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 No this is not for sale and I am not peddling my wares. It was my first shot at this type...im a plastics guy. I just want some opinions on this journey, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Has it been for a swim yet? How did it perform? Any chance of a short video clip? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt duarte Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 dude! thats freakin awesome! i havent see any of you plastics yet but damn dude! make some more wooden lures! you did a awesome job! what type of wood did you use and how the hell did you carve the gill plates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcline Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Ok all, first thank you for the vast information that made my first attempt a lot easier than it would have been. This was my first attempt at a handcarved swimbait. The paint scheme did not come out as well as I wanted but I got in a hurry so its my own fault.I am trying the PVC now to compare. Anyways, here she is...my first little "Gill" Great job, what are the fins and tail made of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAOS Tackle Posted January 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Thanks guys. I have not done a video clip yet...snows holdin me up. I carved this one out of poplar and used a dremel and razor knife for the gill plate and details after I cut the basic shape with the band saw. The tail and fin is actually a high end paintbrush/nylon bristles. I could not find any fibbets locally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
