CustomBaits4You Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Does anybody know how I could go about molding clear crankbaits with the bill? I want it to float, any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 There was a guy here a while back who posted a video on how he did it. I can't, for the life of me, remember his name, but he did it and his system worked. So try the search tab at the top right, and maybe look at the tutorials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
token12 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 There was a guy here a while back who posted a video on how he did it. I can't, for the life of me, remember his name, but he did it and his system worked. So try the search tab at the top right, and maybe look at the tutorials. Here is the video to the guy who made his own 2 piece crank baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
token12 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Does anybody know how I could go about molding clear crankbaits with the bill? I want it to float, any help would be appreciated. You could use smooth-on products (crystal clear is for industrial use though..) You can also try a clear casting epoxy resin by smooth-on as well. As far as making the mold, it'll be a lot of trial and error making that as well as the 2 halves of the crank bait. I'm new to lure making and i'm casting my crankbaits using Feather-lite by smooth-on. I'm still trying to get the hang of bill placement.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonister Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Do you think you could take you favorite store bought crank and cut in half with a band saw and mold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
token12 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 I wouldnt recommend that or risk it, only thinking of the legal aspects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boondox Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 could try this place larry made it simple to start out but there are other products available else ware.. i seen them cast some good baits using this stuff for bill fish check out this page i seen the add on wfn world fishing network on tv any ways here is that link to his web site.. http://www.makelure.com/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
token12 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Larry is excellent. Great site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonister Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 I don't think there would be legal issues if you altered it some, and you probly wouldn't have same rattle, wire, ect, and who cares if your not selling them. wouldn't it practically be the same thing as re painting a store bought lure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Here is the video to the guy who made his own 2 piece crank baits. Thanks. That's it. He could be Mark Davis' brother...they sound just alike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
