cavu Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 Recieved my jigs from the jig swap today and man are they great! My hat's off to all who participated in the swap for a job well done and a double portion of thanks to Celticav for putting up with us all and still geting the jigs out. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 yah! that means tommorow for me maybe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markell Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 There are some really nice baits here. Thanks to all that participated. Kinda makes you want to call in sick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 when i get mine ill be gone but my kayak will be on the car waiting to go try them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 Hopefully it wont be too long for us left coasters . Cant wait Brent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 usually a day after everyone else. 2 max unless your post office sucks like mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celticav Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 I think everyone will be happy with this one, there is some really excellent work here. The auction for the extras will be put up asap. Thanks to all for participating and for your patience with the packages being delayed. You guys keep up the good work and we will too! JIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 Got mine. You guys are awesome. Thanx to everyone involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 this stuff is sweeeeet. most everything here will kill in the bay and the rest will kill the freshies. Thanks for another awsome swap guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Since I did not get to participate in the swap I would like to see some pic if anyone has time to post some Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthworm77 Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Got mine today. I'm impressed with everyone's work. Nice job, some great innovations. One thing I didn't expect but was really happy to see.........jigging spoons! Awesome. When are we doing another one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 didnt expect spoons? I asked jim a few times bout them thought everbody was gonna tell me to shut up and just send them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 CJ You must have heard me..... I know that thing will catch some bay bass. Thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 everything you sent is gonna kill on taylors little swimbaits. Good to have the nice hook for tournies like what im fishing inoctober. thanks yall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeVeryTY Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Still waiting and getting antsy! In the meanwhile if any of you guys would take the time to post or pm me your thoughts, good or bad and any suggestions on my lures I'd greatly appreciate it. As a new lure maker the idea's I have may or may not work. One of the ways to improve is constructive criticism. I can't think of any where the criticism would be more expert and therefore helpful than from here. Still waiting in Canada, DeVery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 those baits are sweet. They go in the cabinet not the box. ONly thing wrong was the blade was backwards on the one bait. Not sure if this was intentional but if it spins and has a different action then nice experimenting. Wont fish them for fear of loosing them though. Very nice glass work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeVeryTY Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Thanx Sieb, Just the type of comment I'm looking for! for my larger lures I always put them on "backwards". For two reasons. I think the water resistance on the blade works more effectively when pulled and the fish most times is coming from underneath or behind to strike so the flash side should face them. Is there a consensus on blade direction by the way? What's everyone experience? DeVery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Ya, still waiting out here in Nor Cal also. Man I cant wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celticav Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Devery: I sent yours "air express" or whatever it's called so you should have your package anyday now. I was very impressed with your baits, have wanted to get my hands on some ever since you first came to TU. I think they are very inventive, imaginative, and although I have not had a chance to use them yet I would bet they are effective also. For those that didn't participate in the swap: There will be an auction shortly for a package identicle to what we all got...be plenty of pics and descriptions, thanks guys, JIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeVeryTY Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 Thanx Jim, I'm waiting excitedly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 DeVery Absolutely fantastic ? how do you do the eyes? Can you do them like the 3D eyes? Tried to go to your web site but couldn?t connect. Won?t be able to critique your baits fish catching ability either ? because they won?t touch the water. Earthworm77 Do you powder paint your jigs? Great color combinations. Really like the rabbit hair jig (fuzzy bunny?). JIM Wow ? very nice (hooks too). What is the skirt material on the brown jig? Mr.B Still can?t get over that black and blue flip jig. Didn?t realize how many styles of owner hooks you were using. Fat Ratz All great ? great color combos ? olive green is tops. Markell The rattle man ? these things are going to slay on my next trip. brian ranger619 I see what you were talking about. Are you making your own glitter mix? Great idea on the weed guard. CJ Finally got one of your footballs. Is that your own spoon mold? Cavu Yeah man ? we gotta do the saltwater swap. Thanx again to all of you TU members ? especially to JIM for managing the swap. All of you produce some outstanding custom baits. Hmmm, with this auction coming ? could double up ? hmmm??. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 that spoon is just do-its mold. I wanted to coment on some things i really liked but the computer isnt doin so well and neither is the risk but i gotta say again, Thanks to all of you these are sweet! And cavu i love those jigs you send. they kill the bottomfish. Just substitute the weight on a droper for your jigs and hold on tight! thanks again all. Oh and Jim, what type of paper is the business card you send printed onm? i like that effect. looks like the stuff i used in drafting. How much more is it over reg cardstock? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markell Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 Several jigs were sent in that had tied skirts. What type of knot are you using to finish the wrap with? Also, anybody want to give out the secret to making the skirt strands stick out in different angles? Please...!?! What impresses me the most about these baits is the fact that no two are alike. There is a wide varitety of head styles, hook styles, sizes, skirting materials, head finishes, and colors. It is very cool to see the different designs that each of us have. Thanks again to all that participated and I look forward to the next swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Ratz Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 Kudos to everyone who participated in the swap. I was impressed with the quality and variety of lures I got but that doesn't surprise me. Thanks again Jim for your time and effort! Now to find time to go fishing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeVeryTY Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 LedHed, Thanx for the compliment. The eyes on the lures are made just like the lure is. Rods of glass of different colors are shaped and melted onto a steel mandrel. The eyes are "painted" with molten glass. There wasn't much up on my website by the way but if it comes up for you now: http://www.yarber.ca take a look at page 3. Those eyes are made by fusing the glass in a kiln, you cut the glass in layers and heat at a set temp. for a set amount of time. The hardest part of the process is cutting the glass that small and then trying to get the bits of tiny shards to stay flat upon one another. DeVery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
