woodieb8 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 try the dollar store. they sell mosquito headnets. just cut that to size. excellent fine scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kajay920 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Look in the aquarium section too. I found some 97 cent fishing nets like they use to get a fish out of the tank. Nice small honeycomb pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allstate48 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 If you go to an art store, and get some netting they use for sculpturing, I think it's this shape. If not you can form it into any shape you want. Good luck Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkie Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Look in the aquarium section too. I found some 97 cent fishing nets like they use to get a fish out of the tank. Nice small honeycomb pattern. I use the minnow dipping nets sold at my local bait shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougarftd Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Jo-Ann fabrics had this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Jo-Ann fabrics had this X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLT785 Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Look in the fabric section at Walmart, they usually have 2-3 patterns available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Coleman mosquito netting at Walmart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdojet Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 The netting at JoAnne Fabrics is called "Tool". its kinda stiff so I pull on it a bit from all 4 sides and make it more flexible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAWGFAN Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Dakota Lakes and Bustin Bass each have the mesh pictured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdentAngler Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 What is the difference between using netting material over the lure vs. scale netting hoop? Just curious on the pros and cons between the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 The hoop can be put in a vise allowing more versatility with your hands . I.e. switching sides of the bait . Then holding the bait up to apply the back color with the second brush . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAWGFAN Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 When you put the mesh on the bait, it is typically secured in place. I use alligator clips. This allows you to use multiple coats of paint, multiple colors of paint, and both sides of the bait, since your mesh can't move. It also gives you lots of opportunity to ensure the scale pattern is straight, and the material is pulled tight against the bait. I haven't tried the hoop method, but I've seen it done. Basically the mesh is pulled tight across some type of framework, such as a crochet hoop. I like the speed aspect of it. Just spray one side, heat set, then do the other side. No fooling with clips. I don't think it's a great fit for a lot of applications though. If you're shooting one coat of one color on one side of a bait, it looks really handy. I would hate to know I had to heat set, or change colors without my bait moving. Others may know how to deal with this. I also can't think of a way you could carry the scale pattern from one side to the other, across the top or bottom of the bait, if that's important to you. There is a youtube video by KickinTheirBASSTV that shows this process being used on Stanford cedar lures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieb8 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 if u spray thru it it works lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdentAngler Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 So basically using the traditional scale over lure is my best bet! Sounds like a hassle using the hoop method. How long do you wait before taking the netting off after painting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaw Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I use both methods but for basic scale patterns the hoop method is easier and less of a hassle than messing with the clips in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
