BassAboveThe49th Posted October 26, 2013 Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 Hey guys could you recommend a website/store that sells quality blank crank baits and eyes? Preferably one that you think would ship to Canada! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJBarron Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Dakotalakestackle.com Predatorbassbaits.com Unpaintedlures.com Bustinbassbaits.com To name a few. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joliepa Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 I went with predatorbassbaits.com I was very satisfied with the service and my first bait caught fish even though it looks garish and the topcoat went badly. Even the price was good. besides the people BJ mentioned, I seriously considered Netcraft cause I thought with the stuff that I brought at netcraft, buying blanks at the same place would save money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joliepa Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 BTW. these guys bill themselves as having the "widest selection of tackle components and lure making parts available in Canada" there was a few things in their catalogue I didn't see in other places and seriously considered buying (a dizzying inventory of perfoot prism tape). they Also sell blanks. There minnow blanks cost quite a lot less than the ones I bought. though I have no idea of their quality. http://www.luremaking.com/catalogue/catalogue-index/catalogue-items/crankbaits/glued_minnow_bodies.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 BTW. these guys bill themselves as having the "widest selection of tackle components and lure making parts available in Canada" there was a few things in their catalogue I didn't see in other places and seriously considered buying (a dizzying inventory of perfoot prism tape). they Also sell blanks. There minnow blanks cost quite a lot less than the ones I bought. though I have no idea of their quality. http://www.luremaking.com/catalogue/catalogue-index/catalogue-items/crankbaits/glued_minnow_bodies.htm Thanks for the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAboveThe49th Posted October 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Unpaintedlures and Dakota are all I use ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJBarron Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Netcraft has a bad little crank I call it the .5 squarebill. Love that bait in shallow water (015) FG Shallow Diver, 2", 1/4oz, Split Ring #1, Treble Hook #6, Eye 1/4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAboveThe49th Posted October 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 I wish I could buy from Dakota lakes but he doesn't ship internationally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekoutdoors.co Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Hey guys I have a bunch of cranks and I want to get into more unpainted baits that are good quality. It has been some trial and error but I found a couple companies that carry very nice looking and running stuff. I know one of the companies is the same as dakotalakestackle because I worked with the guy and we used to sell them seperatly but buy together. I would like your input to what kind of baits you guys are looking for and if you want I will throw a discount to all you tackle underground guys with a coupon code. Thanks for the input in advance, TEK Outdoors www.tekoutdoors.co Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joetheplumber Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 TEk if you can find a suspending lipless bait similar to a Mirrolure 17MR or a Rapala Twichin Rap I'll buy them !!!! lol. Nobody makes any KO lures for inshore fishing that I know of. Closest thing I have found is some small glide baits that come straight from China.They would be awesome cause they are the same size as the Strike Pro Baby Buster and cheaper. Only problem was you have to buy like 2000 of them which is little more than I need. Heck if someone could build me blanks from wood I would pay $$$$$. Seen a few wood blanks for sale for they're just a bit to heavy for my inshore speckled trout fishing needs. 3"-4" 1oz or less suspending or really slow sinking would be great but I have a feeling they just aren't available to small time folks like myself. Sorry for jacking the thread, I got a carried away. Happy Holiday's guys and gals!!............. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougarftd Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 I've had more guys asking about the 1.0 Squarebills similar to strike king...have not found them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekoutdoors.co Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 I found one that looks similar to the strike king square bill but I am not sure on the size. I will keep an eye out for the Mirrolure 17MR or Rapala Twitchin Rap KO's. Thank you for the suggestions though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougarftd Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 I'd be interested in getting info on that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Brads Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 I buy from http://www.luremaking.com/ (also mentioned by joliepa). They have been great for me. Delivery has been as quick as 2 days here in Ontario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAboveThe49th Posted November 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 How much does shipping cost you? Thats the only thing I'm worried about! Im fine with paying the shipping fee but what worries me is the tax placed on goods when they cross the boarder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green_Fingers Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 I live in Switzerland and order a fair amount of my lure making supplies from the USA, (both for choice and price). In exchange for a few free painted Cranks, I ship them to a friend in Washington DC (with a Swiss wife) who then mails them to me with GIFT written on the package, (which avoids the import tax), or brings them over at Christmas in his suitcase. Sure not express delivery but this method has probably saved me few dollars over the past few years :-) I just want to specify, I am not buying anything to resell and we are talking max 20-30 blanks,5/10$ worth of eyes and maybe a couple of small bottles of Createx at a time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baseball24311 Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Might want to check out www.wlure.com I bought some cheap 1.5s from them and had good luck, caught fish and held up well. Can't tell you the quality of other blanks from them though. I have a few lipless cranks on order from them right now. Oh yea they offer free shipping on everything, but be prepared for your package to take about a month to arrive because it is coming from China. Might also want to check there ebay store wlureshop. The time I bought off there ebay store took only 3 days in shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougarftd Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 WLure has gotten much better since they started...also they have a distribution center in Texas so it no longer takes a month to get to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAboveThe49th Posted November 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 @Green_Fingers thats a good idea writing gift on the package! I'm going to try that thanks for the tip! @baseball24311 Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Brads Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 luremaking.com's shipping charges are listed on their website. eg $10.49 for $80 order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbxr400 Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 I found one that looks similar to the strike king square bill but I am not sure on the size. I will keep an eye out for the Mirrolure 17MR or Rapala Twitchin Rap KO's. Thank you for the suggestions though. I'd also be interested in the Mirrolure 17MR-like blanks if anyone happens to come across them. My go to bait for inshore Alabama reds and specs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishermoes53 Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 I will have to mention Wlure on EBay myself. When I ordered recently it arrived within 3 days. Did need to lightly sand a couple of the lures on the back, but quality is good for the most part. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrybait Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 The following are lures that I have had trouble obtaining good quality blanks for: I haven't been able to find a good suspending jerkbait similar to the ito vision 110 or the lucky craft slender 112. They look good but don't suspend, they all sink. Latest I tried was Predator Baits was the closest I got to suspending. To get it to suspend I have to use smaller hooks that you want. I have even tried putting the ito vision hardware and hooks on and also the lucky crafts. Got the one to suspend but I had to leave the middle hook off. Lipless crankbait blanks....I have used do-it blanks but they are not as stable as rat-l-traps that I have stripped and repainted. Anyone have a good lipless crank similar to 1/2oz rat-l-trap or the lucky craft LV500? I have all the 1.5 and 2.5 options I need except a deeper 2.5 squarebill similar to the Lucky Craft BDS4 if anyone knows of a good blank for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekoutdoors.co Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 These are the blank that I just got samples of. I still have not found the MirrOlure or twitchin' Rap KO's. Let me know what kind you would like to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
