Just About To Finish My First Hand Made Crank Bait And Have A Question About Posting Pictures

[Reelentless]

Took some pictures in each step I took and wanted to post it to get some feedback from you more experienced builders.Wanted to share some things I learned along the way as well. Not quite finished yet.Still needs the topcoat hooks and a swim test but wanted to find out what's the easiest way to post multiple pics.Success or fail I wanted to share my experience. I hope it swims

[stretcher66]

one way is to open a photobucket acct and post them there.  each pic will give you a link to it so you can copy the link and paste it on here.

[mark poulson]

I think you're supposed to post lure photos in the Hard Bait Gallery, and then add a link to your photo here.  I don't know how to post directly to this forum.

[gone2long]

Yep site rules say to post in the gallery under the appropriate heading and hot link it in your post.

[Reelentless]

Thanks for the help. I did have a photobucket account but looks like the appropriate way is to go through the gallery. Rules are rules.. I don't want to bog the gallery down. Even took a small video of my high tech bathtub swim test.:-) It's been covered a hundred times before but wanted to contribute to the site my experience. Every post on here has been covered sometime in the past but going through the search function can be a daunting task ...I always get side tracked..lol. It's definately not a "How to" post but it worked for me.

Edited February 2, 2014 by Reelentless

[gone2long]

Post and go for it there's no wrong post about anything here and you may just have a better way of doing something for some else to try!

[Vodkaman]

Reelentless - The way I read the rules, is that if the images are relevant to the discussion, then they go in the post. You intend to post a series of the build and discuss it. Like you say, it would clog up the gallery, which is for finished lures for everyone to admire.

 

Just don't post them and ask for feedback. Write about what you learned, give opinions, new ideas, short cuts, techniques etc.

 

Dave

[gone2long]

I thought that too Dave but Curt chimed in on the soft color cookbook and requested they be posted in the gallery.

[Musky Glenn]

I have a question concerning Photobucket. When I choose the photo I want to show here which option do I use.

1. email & im

2. Direct

3. html

4. img

 

On some post the photo shows up and that is what I want. But on some post there is a link that leads to all my photobucket photo's. I don't know which option to us, or is there a better way. Musky Glenn

[stretcher66]

i use the direct link 

[mark poulson]

Thanks for the help. I did have a photobucket account but looks like the appropriate way is to go through the gallery. Rules are rules.. I don't want to bog the gallery down. Even took a small video of my high tech bathtub swim test.:-) It's been covered a hundred times before but wanted to contribute to the site my experience. Every post on here has been covered sometime in the past but going through the search function can be a daunting task ...I always get side tracked..lol. It's definately not a "How to" post but it worked for me.

 

Dude, you have us all on pins and needles.  Post them somewhere so we can check them out.  Hahaha

[Reelentless]

lol...Mark, your post gave me a good laugh this morning. My first lure was guided by Paul Adams DIY homeluremaking blog. Didn't stick to it 100% but it gave be a good proof of concept to go on. I'll get the photos uploaded and get some posted today.

[Reelentless]

Here are some shots of the steps I took.They were all firsts as far as wire bending,ballast & sanding ect. Things I learned along the way. Make sure to drill the ballast hole before making the slit for the through wire.(Drill bit will catch on slit) Use finer sand paper and blow lure off between sandings because dust can pack into tiny imperfections that will show up during sealing. Keep lure marked for centering throughout the process. A lot of things were eyeballed which was nerve racking that I'll try to avoid next time. Lure swims great and has a nice slow rise when dead stopped. It is 2.5"s long and made of pine I had laying around that was 5/8's wide. Don't know how this post is going to turn out so Mods if it's screwed up or against the rules--please delete. I enjoyed the experience and I'm glad I quit being a chicken and jumped in...lol

Edited February 3, 2014 by Reelentless

[Nathan]

Reelentless,

It looks great but I'm curious ...If you used Pine,Why not use eye screws instead of the through wire?...Usuall if you do through wire on Bass baits it 's because you've used a soft wood like Balsa.....Nathan

[mark poulson]

Wow, that looks terrific!

Well done!!!

[Reelentless]

Nathan, I did the through wire because the diy steps I was following called for it & I wanted the experience. Over kill yes. I had balsa but thought the scrap pine I had laying around would be more forgiving when I made sanding mistakes. I also had the wire and no screw eyes...lol

Edited February 3, 2014 by Reelentless

[Nathan]

Well then.. ...it makes perfect sense!!!..lol..Nathan

[Musky Glenn]

How critical is the placement of the balast, was there a lot of trial and error. Musky Glenn

[Reelentless]

How critical is the placement of the balast, was there a lot of trial and error. Musky Glenn

On this particular lure it was pretty much outlined for me. I just made sure it was centered and closer to the front belly. Being a crank I wanted it to sit head/lip down a little so it would start diving sooner. I'm sure it's a careful balance of placement & weight but it worked out well on this one.

[Reelentless]

Don't know if this is going to work but here's my high-tech swim test.

http://s1265.photobucket.com/user/itsagr8day4fishing/media/Lure%20making/0201142029_zpspjhtetns.mp4.html

[Vodkaman]

Nice video. A hint of hunting in the action too

 

Dave

[Reelentless]

Thanks Vodkaman, We've got a foot of ice here so it's the best I could do. Love ice fishing but can't wait to break the boat out and chase some spring walleye. A trolling walleye crank is the next challenge. Should be alot of trial and error with that one but I look forward to it. I really enjoyed the whole process.

[bassguy]

Looks like a winner to me!

 

Jerry

[FrogAddict]

Reelentless,

 

I loved the swim test video, looks familiar. Up here in ND the tub is the best we can do as well. Nice lure!