MaddoxBay Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 These baits are my first attempts at making hand made baits. They are both made from balsa. I made the dbait replica (bait4.jpg) first and was astonished how well it turned out and how it runs in the water. The second bait is a design of my own. Both baits run straight and both have a action of there own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaddoxBay Posted July 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 belly shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmur Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 The baits look awesome. Great job and keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverMan Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 Beautiful! Great photos too. Jed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert giberson Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 beautiful baits, i really like your own bait the best, love its shape!!!!! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrydabassman Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 I love em, you really got it going on...those are awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coley Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 If those are your first, your going to have a heck of time getting any better. You have a natural talent. Coley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeter Posted July 22, 2004 Report Share Posted July 22, 2004 I agree with Coley. Skeeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaddoxBay Posted July 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2004 Thanks for the complements guys, I have worked with wood but I have never made a bait until now. I am very happy with the results. There is still a lot that I have to learn though. I am working on a few more baits right now and trying a few things different. I was afraid that I added too much weight to the second bait (1/4 oz). It still floats but I am going to try a little less weight on the next one. It has a tighter wiggle than the flat side. The flat side has a good wobble and a small amount of side to side roll. Another thing I still need to work with is lip placement and making deeper diving baits. These two baits are running about 3? with 15 lbs mono. I would like to make some that go to at least 6 ? 8?. Coley, Skeeter, The flat side was my first bait and the potbelly was the second. There is still plenty of room for improvement? so I will probably want to talk to you guys. Thanks, Bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckarren Posted July 22, 2004 Report Share Posted July 22, 2004 I agree with Coley and Skeeter That is nice looking bait. It doesn?t look like that is your first it looks like your one hundred and first. Nice Job -Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaddoxBay Posted July 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2004 Thanks again, I truly hope I can improve the baits even more. I still have a few ideas for finishes that I would like to try. I also plan to try different woods soon so I am sure I will be asking more questions. I would like to try cypress and see how it works in the water. I would also like to make a glider. I knew what I wanted and I made the dbait first since there was a pattern for it. I will give credit to the site for my success. I spent several hours searching and reading about balsa and even talked to a few members before I started. I owe credit to all of you for the success. The best part is that they do catch fish. I used them in a tournament last weekend and they done there job. The feeling you get when you catch a fish on one of your on creations is indescribable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
