littleriver Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Thought this might be a neat way to share little ideas that make big difference in results. Many are too small for full blown tutorials. just little bits of info that make the job easier. For starters, i would like to share an idea that came to me in a very solemn place during one of my many moments of need during my lure building odyssey. As usual, I was down to the finishing touches of any good crank, eyes and kill spot. Do one side; then comes the drama of trying to match the other side. I look flip check mark . Look again and paint . Guess what; it is off. Not much but enough that it really irks your chain. After months of this torment, during a moment of inspiration the idea of using a jig came to me. i have tried several things but by far the best one i have found is this simple tool. I have several marks along the edge. Slide your bait inside and align jig with spine of bait. I use which ever mark is closest to where i want my eye or dot and mark the spot on the lure with a pencil. Then paint with confidence knowing all will be well when done with your masterpiece. It will take some time to get proficient with your new tool but with time and practice you too can master this new skill. Littleriver 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Well you just helped me fix that problem. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Clever solution. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crzyjunyer Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 i dont think solutions could come from a better place of thought - i like the cost on that fix as well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny.Barile Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Yup, You did it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassguy Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 I do something similar with a strip of cardboard to locate eyes, but the tube looks like a whole better system. Good idea Vic. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleriver Posted February 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Your very welcome I had a feeling i was not alone in my pain. Someone once told me sharing is what TU is all about. I have to say it has been my experience here since joining. Thank you all. Vic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdL Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Vic - Thanks for sharing the tip. Great idea. Yep sometimes little things can make a big difference. Since I can get anal about how things line up and symetry, this makes it easier. I'll have to find another reason for my mental state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny.Barile Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 EdL did u use the word "anal" on purpose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 EdL did u use the word "anal" on purpose? It's a lure making technical term, LOL. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdL Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Sonny - yep as in anal retentive: Not in the way you may be thinking. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anal_retentiveness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lure--Prof Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Sometimes you strain your brain for solutions: other times you pull them right outa your, uh, bass... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdL Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Yep - there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Vic, your tip of the day is better than my template, good idea! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bass Man Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Great tip Vic!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markinorf Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 This is why TU is the best site. genius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizza Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Is that charmin? If so, please pull off that last piece before use. Nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Is that charmin? If so, please pull off that last piece before use. Nice... You have better eyes than I do. I thought it might be a coffee cup sleeve. You're right, a TP core is what it looks like, but I'd guess Costco store brand. Maybe you should start a contest. Hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleriver Posted February 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Mark, your killing me............ pizza, your right . Looking back now, I clearly see how wasteful I've been. Thanks I feel confident in saying any brand will do but if anyone insists on having the one photoed, just shoot me a PM. I will gladly share the secret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassguy Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 I snagged an empty tp center from one of our cats. It is now an official piece of my shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizza Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 "please dont squeeze the charmin" Hey lr- i like that avatar, very cool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crankpaint Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 (edited) and now for the next tip.if you want a foil type scale pattern on a smooth sided bait under your paint after you spray your base coat put netting over the bait and spray it next with a silver pearl paint and let dry the scale pattern will show thru most paint but transparent paint work the best and it shines great thanks for starting this thread littleriver Edited February 26, 2012 by crankpaint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleriver Posted February 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 pizza Thank you crankpaint Thank you for sharing this tip . My sincere wish is we will keep this thread going with ideas, even if they are not your own. The site is full of great ideas already here from the many great contributors. Should one find good information that has helped you with your build it could be shared quickly here with the rest of the group. Of course, giving credit to the original author. The best way to move us all forward is to pay it forward. Thank you all!............Littleriver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 (edited) I snagged an empty tp center from one of our cats. It is now an official piece of my shop. That's great.............never have to clean out a litter box. I long did it take to teach them to sit on the potty? Edited February 26, 2012 by 152nd Street Baits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny.Barile Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 It figures!!!!!!! I just saw a commercial that stated one of the major brands is going tubeless in an act of conservation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
