saltwater Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Does anyone here at TU make baits from fiberglass?I've been making my own fiberglass molds and lures for many years and I canoffer tips and tricks for those who are just starting or, want to start making custom fiberglass molds and lures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reelentless Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Thanks for the kind offer. I'm sure many here would appreciate your insight on what your process is. Always interested in learning new stuff. Maybe a thread in the "How to" section? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xjedifishx Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I'm new and I would be interested in trying that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking 56 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I have a few questions about fiberglass saltwater. Are the lures you make hollow or solid? How well does it take screw eyes? Is it comparable to any type of wood you worked with before? Thanks s56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltwater Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I have a few questions about fiberglass saltwater. Are the lures you make hollow or solid? How well does it take screw eyes? Is it comparable to any type of wood you worked with before? Thanks s56 I make both hollow and solid fiberglass baits. As far as screw eyes, I have material, fiberglass or my home-made polyester putty in place to accept/hold the screw eyes. I either drill or insert a pilot hole of the proper size to accommodate the self tapping eye screws. Fiberglass baits are best compared to plastic baits as opposed to wood. Since fiberglass baits are from a mold and not cut, carved or formed by lathe or router. I typically but not exclusively, start with a wood plug/master from which I make the molds from. I have also made molds to copy older commercial baits. Many years ago, when I was living in the Florida Keys, I made copies of the Heddon "VAMP" and Shakespeare "JIM DANDY". They worked well for near shore Red Snapper and Spotted Sea Trout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robalo01 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 So, how do you make 'em? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltwater Posted May 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 robalo01, I have step by step instructions on how to make fiberglass molds and how to make baits from the molds. I will send the instructions to you. PM me with your email address. I will send it to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonoman Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 I am also very interested in that process, I have had several custom requests as of late and I believe a fiberglass mold may just be what the Dr. ordered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltwater Posted May 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Check your email and spam folder. I have sent the instructions. Have fun... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonoman Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Thanks, def going t try it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robalo01 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 I got the doc. Thanks. You really go into how to make the mold, but not much about making the bait itself. I am interested in seeing how you make hollow baits, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltwater Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 robalo01, I will give instruction and photos on how to make a hollow fiberglass bait from a mold. The trick will be taking good enough photos but, I will give it a shot...First thing tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robalo01 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Saltwater, Thanks for all your helpful info. I would encourage you to go ahead and post your instructions right here in the forums. I am sure everybody would appreciate seeing your ideas. Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltwater Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 robalo01, Thank you, I have thought about posting instructions on the Forum. I will gladly share what I know with you and all of my fellow Members. Like you they are the deserving, helpful and giving heroes here on TU. But, I don't want to give hard earned information to guests and anonymous users who don't give back. In my humble opinion they are undeserving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robalo01 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Saltwater. Understood, man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Saltwater - I certainly understand about your reluctance to post. I would be interested in having a read of both your docs, if you wouldn't mind sending. I will PM my email. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
