jigginpig Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Could anyone hip me to the right connection for very nice bait blanks? I'm looking for LC 1.5 and 2. I don't care if they are more expensive, I would like them to look better. I have never purchased blanks before, always built my own baits, but I would like to get sharper on my painting and just want to paint a bunch of baits I know I can turn around and sell. Cheers all! SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigginpig Posted January 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Also... where is the gallery? I was going to post a couple pics but I can't find it. The bugs run amok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Gallery can be found under the Browse menu . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigginpig Posted January 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltshaker Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Try Get Bit Customs or Predator for quality replicas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoffbossn Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Jiggin ive gotten about 8 different blanks from LPO so so for me. but i got a lathe man. ill bring it down why dont you show me a thing or two? but wait LPO might not have what you need cuz i dont even know what LC is.. lol cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurenerd Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 (edited) It will be interesting to read the results of your search for a better plastic lure blank. I've had mixed results when buying LC style lure blanks. Some are just awful and others not so bad. Some examples of awful would be soft plastic, loose hangers, warped diving lips, swelling and separating at the seams on a hot day at the lake...to be fair I live in Texas so a hot day on the lake is more like a brief visit to the face of the sun...to name just a few of the problems I've experienced. Odd thing is, its not related to any particular vendor. At times a batch of blanks from vendor A has no problems, but a second batch of the same blank from vendor A may not be very good at all. I'm not trying to attack resellers of lure blanks or claim unpainted blanks are bad so don't mistake my intent. Just saying I haven't found a rhyme or reason for good quality or lack of it?? Edited January 10, 2017 by Lurenerd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Maybe it has something to do with the local conditions at the time of manufacture. Kinda like getting a Monday car, for you more seasoned members. Lures assembled during high pressure might react differently than low pressure lures. Ditto with humidity. Lots of variables to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Ron Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 I wonder if there should just be a Blank Review thread pinned in the hard baits forum. Just post honest reviews on specific blanks AFTER you personally have run them. Things like; I purchased 50 1.5s from company XYZ . Out of the 50 1 had a defect. Painted, epoxy, size split rings and hooks used. Bait ran blah blah blah. Same example. Bought 25 110 jerkbaits from company 123. Split rings and hooks used, suspended nose first, tail first. Rose quickly, sank ETC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurenerd Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 On 1/10/2017 at 10:15 PM, Super Ron said: I wonder if there should just be a Blank Review thread pinned in the hard baits forum. Just post honest reviews on specific blanks AFTER you personally have run them. Things like; I purchased 50 1.5s from company XYZ . Out of the 50 1 had a defect. Painted, epoxy, size split rings and hooks used. Bait ran blah blah blah. Same example. Bought 25 110 jerkbaits from company 123. Split rings and hooks used, suspended nose first, tail first. Rose quickly, sank ETC. I'm surprised its not been tried before. I like the idea but some vendors might be offended by the reviews particularly if the lure was, as Mark says, " a Monday car". Still its a reasonable thing if done properly....no shameless marketing allowed....no dumping on your competitors....just info on the lure blank, what was done to it and some on the lake observations regarding its performance. In the end sponsors and moderators of this site know what's best and what to avoid. We should defer to their better judgement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DingerBaits Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 I wouldn't be opposed to this. I think if anything it would better the quality of product that we supply to the consumer. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
