jtgibso1 Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) hey guys, lurked a while and got into tying jigs.... now looking to paint some baits. got a lot of the material gathered up and looking at some blanks right now. I've seen a few of the ones i'd like to try on ali express for some pretty cheap prices in comparison. i know you often get what you pay for and so on, but just wondering if anyone had any experience with these blanks? especially looking at the 1.5, 2.5 and spro md knockoff types. (link for reference) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Shelt-s-25-Pcs-Unpainted-Fishing-Little-John-Medium-Blank-Lures-with-Rattles/32456517500.html?spm=2114.13010208.99999999.267.vVnPVD or do i cough up the extra $ and buy from somewhere a little more reputable? appreciate any insight! Edited February 15, 2017 by jtgibso1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DingerBaits Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 Looking at that link, you would be ordering from Shelts... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtgibso1 Posted February 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 8 minutes ago, DingerBaits said: Looking at that link, you would be ordering from Shelts... yeah i believe that may be just the spro knockoffs, i think the 1.5 and 2.5 may be another vendor, but not 100% sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 Take a look at Dinger Custom Baits^^^^^. Predator is another. These guys help us and has plastic blanks. This doesn't mean you have to, but we try to help out sponsors here. We also can communicate if needed much more easier. If I missed any please chime in. That's why I normally don't refer by name. Can't remember all of these companies. Dale 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.t Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 Buy from dinger you'll be glad you did. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtgibso1 Posted February 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Fisher Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 There's a lot of info in the pinned thread at the top of the Hardbaits section called "Crankbait body links"... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzfly Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Buying overseas is ok but you assume all the risk. I do it and have only had a few problems. Most of the US guys are getting them from overseas. It's very expensive to develop your own molds and purchase the equipment and all the other headache involved. If you want customer support shop fome people in the states and expect to pay a little more for that piece of mind. It's a good thing if you need it. Overall I never expect any plastic bait to be perfect because most of them are seconds, overruns or close out blanks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
