sallystrothers Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Working on a 6" rainbow and carving the head is a very tedious process. Especially because the body is not perfectly symmetric which requires the placement of features to move a bit to make it look correct. I'm making a master to mold from so I only have to do it once in a while. I don't know how you folks who carve every bait can do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Remember, if you're making a master, bondo is the carver's best friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallystrothers Posted January 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 I will have to try that. The grain in the wood also throws me off by making it look asymmetrical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleriver Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 I think it is something that comes with practice. That is why carving every bait is a good practice. I look at my baits from many angles several times through the process. Sometimes it is easier to feel subtle differences with your hands than see them. I believe it is something one must like to do. Honestly, my favorite part of the build. Little by little Littleriver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
