mohctep Posted August 5, 2004 Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 I'm interested in making wood,vintage style lures - such as the Heddon Vamp,Chub Creek Gar,and others.Anybody here that does such things,or has any pics or advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeter Posted August 5, 2004 Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 Check with Funny Farm. He does allot of this type of work. Skeeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted August 5, 2004 Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 I am new to the group also, so I don't know how much help I can be, aside sharing the mistakes I have made. 90% of what I know about lure making was learned from this forum. I took the time to go back and read many of the older posts, almost everything you need to know is here somewhere. (the Search function is quite handy.) I am interested in vintage Florida baits, especially the following: Jim Pfeffer Eger Baits Robinson Baits (Best Yet Popper) Porter Baits (Ted Smallwood lures) Florida Fishing Tackle -Barracuda Brand The Creek Chub Gar is one of the lures I would like to make, it is on my wish list. If we have any common interests or if you have any specific questions I will try to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted August 5, 2004 Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 You mean like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted August 5, 2004 Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 Well I know what I will be working on this weekend. Wasn't there also a brown version or I am I thinking of the Heddon Florida Special? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted August 5, 2004 Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 This is the only version I was aware of, I think the green looks better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KcDano Posted August 5, 2004 Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 Creek chub also made a yellow gar minnow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverMan Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 I see why you guys like that bait, wow, it's beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohctep Posted August 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 Thanks for the info,guys! I will hopefully be able to get started very soon,and maybe I'll post some pics for opinions after I get decent at it.This site is a GREAT resource-Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_latrans Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 I have a similar interest in the vintage lures, although I consider myself to be a beginer also. What I have done is use a search engine to locate websites for collectors. There's a ton of these sites out there and they have some fantastic information on the different models and color patterns. I also watch the vintage lures section on ebay and buy old beaters for cheap to use as patterns. You can also see a lot of color pictures of vintage lures for sale, and I print the pictures of the ones that interest me to use for reference. Hope this helps........Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrydabassman Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Those don't look like they'd be too hard to make or paint. I made this one for a friend going to Canada for big Northern Pike. Nine inches long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 That's more of a Devil's Horse than a CCBC gar. The tapered snout makes it so cool. I will have my gar done in a few days. Thanks to Husky for throwing down the challenge and getting me motivated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrydabassman Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 You're right, it is like a devils horse. What I meant was it looks like you could form it this way then make a few cuts on the ban saw for the snout. I think it's an awesome looking lure, love those oldies but goodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 Here's my gar! Sorry for the low quality pictures, I lent my digital camera out and it won't be back until next week, I had to get by with a freebie that came with my PC. The color is much brighter and it has much more sparkle. It has a coat of pearl over a white base coat, I put a coat of florescent green over that then a light gold scale pattern over the back and sides. I then added a light coat of gold over the entire body. The color is much brighter and it has much more sparkle than the pictures show. I think is my new favorite bait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
