shade_skyhi Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) Hello fellow fishermen and builders. I have been make wood top water baits by hand for 16 years and I handpainted with acrylics and use rattle cans. I have been asked by a good friend to make 40 to 50 lures for some kids in welfare and governmental agencies to give them a start into fishing and he wants simple lures and not a lot of expense. I have enough wood but not enough supplies and ideas what I want to ask is do you have know of an inexpensive clear coat I can use on acrylic and enamel painted wood lures that's pretty durable? I have 2 to 3 weeks to do this and he wants me to donate them I'm on a monthly check so I'm thin on money so I need something inexpensive and if anyone has anything they are on overstocked on or you don't use anymore likw hooks...screweyes..etc. that you would trade or sell fairly cheap please help me I will even give you recognition. I'm needing anything. I'm building around what I got so they will have an assortment of lures.thanks in advance but if this is not allowed I apologize for posting many thanks and have a great weekend.... Edited March 18, 2017 by shade_skyhi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 (edited) honestly, if I were trying to get kids interested in fishing, I'd start with soft plastic lures instead of hard baits. Cheaper, less casting skill required to fish, safer, and probably better fish catchers than crankbaits thrown by a bunch of inexperienced kids. I'd have visions of kids hooking themselves, each other, the nearest tree, and anyone trying to teach them how to fish. There's a lot to said for the ole Texas rig. It catches fish and seldom results in trips to the emergency room. That said, I'd be willing to donate some finished crankbaits if you are hell bent on that course of action. With the understanding that you, not me, are responsible for the resulting mayhem. If so, pm me. a can of spar urethane varnish would probably be a cost effective solution for topcoating. Not ideal, imo, but workable. Edited March 19, 2017 by BobP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shade_skyhi Posted March 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 8 hours ago, BobP said: honestly, if I were trying to get kids interested in fishing, I'd start with soft plastic lures instead of hard baits. Cheaper, less casting skill required to fish, safer, and probably better fish catchers than crankbaits thrown by a bunch of inexperienced kids. I'd have visions of kids hooking themselves, each other, the nearest tree, and anyone trying to teach them how to fish. There's a lot to said for the ole Texas rig. It catches fish and seldom results in trips to the emergency room. That said, I'd be willing to donate some finished crankbaits if you are hell bent on that course of action. With the understanding that you, not me, are responsible for the resulting mayhem. If so, pm me. a can of spar urethane varnish would probably be a cost effective solution for topcoating. Not ideal, imo, but workable. Sir I talked to him and tried to convince him a cheaper way to do this because I didn't have enough hardware and he wants them like we discussed you bring up a good point and I believe you are right about this but he is wanting them anyway I can do it so as correct as you are I'm going to give him the same proclamation and tell him I am no longer responsible for anything that happens after they leave my sight thank you for the insight I appreciate it very very much....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 I'd be willing to donate some finished cranks as well with the same stipulation as Bob. Once they are in your hands I am no longer responsible for what you do with them. If your still interested send me a PM and you can give me your mailing address. Ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shade_skyhi Posted March 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Thank you sir I appreciate any help and I would gladly pay have a blessed day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
