highwayman Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 I just saw Hunt For Big Fish where Larry makes a mold from an old lure then makes a new one.This is probably old hat for most of you guys but I was fastenated with how it all works.I've heard the product names like Alumilite,Foamy and quick acting plastic but seeing how it all comes together was cool.Where do you get the stuff?mail order? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannabeeFishing Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Check www.Smooth-on.com and www.alumilite.com. These products are "the same but different":lol:. Search the forum to read the several threads on the pros and cons of each. Here are a couple to get you started. http://www.tackleunderground.com/forum/hard-baits/15976-casting-pu-featherlite-delicate-parts.html http://www.tackleunderground.com/forum/hard-baits/15915-featherlite-vs-alumilite.html I saw another THFBF episode where Larry carved a swimbait he calls Mr. Wiggley from a chunk of modelers clay and then made a mold and cast a softbait from it. He used a bicycle spoke to make it a spinnerbait. It was a cool show. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR KNOW IT ALL KIND OF Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 You can order the foam but its really not foam its resin.. at Alumlites website.. or featherlites website. Smooth on Cast... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 That was a great show today and today was a real treat.I also liked the test tank that he used to test the bait when he was finished , another build for myself. He made a through wire top water bait with a type of slip mold. Once again great show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strictly esox Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 What show and channel was this on. I'll have to set the Dvr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Who's Larry Dahlberg? And who's this "Rookie" guy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassrecord Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Larry developed the Dahlberg Diver, a pretty famous and well known and sold/used underwater fishing fly. Since his fly tying days he has gone on TV and fishes all over the world. I too thought his show was interesting, but not for reasons mentioned. His bait molding/casting/painting did not seem nearly as advanced as most of the guys do right here on TU. "I'll just eyeball where to mount my hooks." and "I'll just guess where to drill in this mold box where to put my wire." But maybe it was the huge lure he was making for low pressured fish in South America. Perhaps if he had to make something to catch big fish in high pressured North America he would be more eloquent and precise with his lure making. Did you see his shop? Wow! What tools! What set ups! The diversity of stuff he had was amazing! I'm envious! Did you see how he modified that big rod to reduce torque and casting fatigue? He ADDED weights in the handle to reduce torque at the tip. I'd like to see a show of his where he showed off his tools and fixtures and jigs. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieb8 Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 larry rocks. i saw his shows before. . like hazmail. he thinks outside the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannabeeFishing Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Larry says he is going to do several luremaking shows. He added the Alumilite products he uses to his estore. HUNT FOR BIG FISH E-STORE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockjaw Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 I like watching his show. His workshop episodes are fantastic. It's nice just seeing what he has in his shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highwayman Posted February 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 What was the name of the buoyancy additive he used and where do you find it ? He did say he would drive all you engineer types crazy with his eyeball technique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuteman Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 I loved how he stated in his Will, that his cremated ashes are to poured into some specific lure molds. Then fished in specific areas and if a Fish hits, to break 'em off. Gotta Love The Dahlberg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 What was the name of the buoyancy additive he used and where do you find it ? He did say he would drive all you engineer types crazy with his eyeball techniqueIt was micro bulb filler or some call it micro spheres. Its tiny glass spheres added to the mix A and B to add bouancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lure--Prof Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 I've been a big fan of Larry Dahlberg's for a long time, he is definitely an extraordinary fisherman. His dedication to exploring every avenue to catch big fish knows no bounds, and he never takes the easy way out, but accepts every challenge, ignoring the discomforts brought on by marginal travel conditions, bad weather, food, and "don't drink the water" water in his quests. He also comes by his passion for lures and tackle the same way many of us here at TU have: Not satisfied with some aspects of what's available commercially, he goes to his shop to develop lures etc, that measure up to his personal standards. Very, very cool! I always look forward to his next adventure. His website also has a lively discussion board, and he participates often when not engaged in hand to hand combat with some huge finny creature which has engulfed a homemade Mr. Wiggley in some remote jungle river, where modern tackle might seldom be used... For me, his show is the fastest 30 minutes on TV! Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbduc Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 (edited) I caught this episode also. The fact that he was just eyeballing things and guessing where to hang the hooks is, I think a case of "he's done this many times before". I did like the fact that he was pretty care free about the whole deal. If it didn't work he'd make another one. You could tell he was having fun and the passion was there to make, modify and build baits. Great show. – bob Edited February 9, 2009 by bbduc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 I've always loved his shows. I admire the guy for taking a passion and making a show and a career out of it. He seems pretty down to earth. I love watching him when he does his peacock bass episodes. One day I would love to fish for those things. That he builds only increases my admiration for the guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boskabouter Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 I looked on the Versus site but couldn't find the show you guys are talking about. I'm kinda curious, is there a link to this show online? Grtz Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannabeeFishing Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 His website is Larry Dahlberg's Hunt for Big Fish but it doesn't show any 2009 episodes. I DVR it on Versus on Saturday @ 11:30 am. I'm sure there are other showing. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boskabouter Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Thanks Gary, I will keep an eye on Versus. Grtz Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bavnuts88 Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 The best thing I noticed aboot his show is the lack of advertisements. The only thing I ever hear aboot is Shimano and Jack Links, thats it, and those arent too often. If compared to Roland (Mr Advertisement) its pretty cool to see the lack of. I understand the ad thing completely, I'm just saying its a nice change to the way lots of the shows repeat companies over and over and over and over.........SONNNNNN!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 Man if Larry must have the best job ever. Get paid to fish for all those monsters and make lures with sponsors. I just seen all the sponsors logos in the back drop. I wonder if I could get beer sponsor lord knows ive got enough invested in them:tipsy: Oh know im out beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannabeeFishing Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 For you guys with the Outdoor Channel. Watch for the show "Legends of Rod and Reel". Larry is the guy being profiled this week. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 I remember watching Larry back in the late 80's early 90's when he was a regular on In-Fisherman..(another great fishing show!!)..Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gldnbear93 Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 here is a cut and paste for his show schedule on versus: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 2:00PM - 2:30PMHUNT FOR BIG FISH WITH LARRY DAHLBERG (TV-G) HUNT FOR BIG FISH TBDFriday, February 27, 2009 11:30AM - 12:00PMHUNT FOR BIG FISH WITH LARRY DAHLBERG (TV-G) HUNT FOR BIG FISH TBDFriday, February 27, 2009 8:00PM - 8:30PMHUNT FOR BIG FISH WITH LARRY DAHLBERG (TV-G) HUNT FOR BIG FISH TBDFriday, February 27, 2009 8:30PM - 9:00PMHUNT FOR BIG FISH WITH LARRY DAHLBERG (TV-G) Columbia peacock bass Larry travels to columbia looking for a big peacock bass.Friday, February 27, 2009 11:00PM - 11:30PMHUNT FOR BIG FISH WITH LARRY DAHLBERG (TV-G) HUNT FOR BIG FISH TBDFriday, February 27, 2009 11:30PM - 12:00AMHUNT FOR BIG FISH WITH LARRY DAHLBERG (TV-G) Columbia peacock bass Larry travels to columbia looking for a big peacock bass.Saturday, February 28, 2009 11:30AM - 12:00PMHUNT FOR BIG FISH WITH LARRY DAHLBERG (TV-G) HUNT FOR BIG FISH TBDMonday, March 02, 2009 4:00AM - 4:30AMHUNT FOR BIG FISH WITH LARRY DAHLBERG (TV-G) HUNT FOR BIG FISH TBDWednesday, March 04, 2009 2:00PM - 2:30PMHUNT FOR BIG FISH WITH LARRY DAHLBERG (TV-G) HUNT FOR BIG FISH TBDThursday, March 05, 2009 7:00PM - 7:30PMHUNT FOR BIG FISH WITH LARRY DAHLBERG (TV-G) HUNT FOR BIG FISH TBDFriday, March 06, 2009 2:00AM - 2:30AMHUNT FOR BIG FISH WITH LARRY DAHLBERG (TV-G) HUNT FOR BIG FISH TBDFriday, March 06, 2009 11:30AM - 12:00PMHUNT FOR BIG FISH WITH LARRY DAHLBERG (TV-G) HUNT FOR BIG FISH TBDFriday, March 06, 2009 4:00PM - 4:30PMHUNT FOR BIG FISH WITH LARRY DAHLBERG (TV-G) HUNT FOR BIG FISH TBDFriday, March 06, 2009 8:00PM - 8:30PMHUNT FOR BIG FISH WITH LARRY DAHLBERG (TV-G) HUNT FOR BIG FISH TBDFriday, March 06, 2009 8:30PM - 9:00PMHUNT FOR BIG FISH WITH LARRY DAHLBERG (TV-G) Seychelles Islands Trevally While stalking bonefish, Larry runs into the toughest customer he's ever encountered on the flats, a fish called the Giant Trevally.Friday, March 06, 2009 11:00PM - 11:30PMHUNT FOR BIG FISH WITH LARRY DAHLBERG (TV-G) HUNT FOR BIG FISH TBDFriday, March 06, 2009 11:30PM - 12:00AMHUNT FOR BIG FISH WITH LARRY DAHLBERG (TV-G) Seychelles Islands Trevally While stalking bonefish, Larry runs into the toughest customer he's ever encountered on the flats, a fish called the Giant Trevally.Saturday, March 07, 2009 11:30AM - 12:00PMHUNT FOR BIG FISH WITH LARRY DAHLBERG (TV-G) HUNT FOR BIG FISH TBDMonday, March 09, 2009 4:00AM - 4:30AMHUNT FOR BIG FISH WITH LARRY DAHLBERG (TV-G) HUNT FOR BIG FISH TBDWednesday, March 11, 2009 2:00PM - 2:30PMHUNT FOR BIG FISH WITH LARRY DAHLBERG (TV-G) HUNT FOR BIG FISH TBDThursday, March 12, 2009 7:00PM - 7:30PMHUNT FOR BIG FISH WITH LARRY DAHLBERG (TV-G) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman2 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 By shear luck I saw this episode too. Pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
