cavu Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Anyone have any advise on how to shape foam bodies to make bass bugs? I found a couple of interesting pieces of foam left over from the construction of a utility building and thought they would make fine bug bodies. Using scissors to shape the bodies does not leave a smooth finished product. I know the fish don't care, but I would like a more professional looking finish. Anyone got ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr8flyz Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Cavu, try rough shaping with scissors or razor blade, then with emery boards, like those used for fingernails. They come in a large size (about 7-8 inches long X 1 inch wide) with various grits, and the board backing makes them easy to use. Also you might try mounting the foam in a Dremel tool or drill for shaping, which will give you a symmetrical body. However it will also give you a body with a hole in the center. When I use this method, especially with soft foams, I cut a slit in the bottom for the hook, and insert a worm rattle in the hole, then epoxy the body to the hook, filing the holes with epoxy. A final over coat of epoxy makes them very durable, and helps transmit the rattle noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
