Bronzeback Cowboy Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 (edited) I recently have been trying my hand at shooting swimbaits. So far, its going okay. I noticed my mold allows for eyes to be placed on the soft plastic after it has dried and this is not something I've ever messed with as a fisherman in general. What are some of your thoughts on using lure eyes for swimbaits/flukes/creatures? Is there a 'best practice'? Does it really help? How durable will they be? Do you prefer adhesive or glue? Do you clear coat your bait once you've finished? Any other thoughts in general in this arena? Regards, Bronzeback Cowboy Edited May 22, 2018 by Bronzeback Cowboy Picture added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 Get Lureworks (Spike-it) eyes. They are made of soft plastisol and not hard plastic. They go on with Mend-it. They are permanent and no need to clear dip over them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzeback Cowboy Posted May 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 1 hour ago, MonteSS said: Get Lureworks (Spike-it) eyes. They are made of soft plastisol and not hard plastic. They go on with Mend-it. They are permanent and no need to clear dip over them. Excellent picture for reference. Any guess on the size I need for the bait I've pictured above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 Nope. Size it with a drill bit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slammingjack Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 I don't know if adding eyes helps catch fish... but it can't hurt. I get my eyes from Barlows. I put the eyes on dip the head of the bait in clear hot plastic. Hang them on a rack and let it drip. Then cut the drip off, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munro76 Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 I use stick on eyes then dip the head. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 I have lots of stick on eyes FOR SALE. If you measure the eye socket I will tell you what eye you need . well see picture for size . they would be just like Munro76 uses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzeback Cowboy Posted May 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 4 hours ago, Bass-Boys said: I have lots of stick on eyes FOR SALE. If you measure the eye socket I will tell you what eye you need . well see picture for size . they would be just like Munro76 uses. So I measured the eye last night. I came up with 1/4 inch from the front of the eye to the back. Would you recommend getting a size smaller? Do you have flat ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 (edited) 6 mm would work for sure,, a 7mm mite fit ,, they are not totally flat, bumped out a little - called 3D . with your bait having a cup or eye socket to sit the eye in they would not stick out much at all . Edited May 24, 2018 by Bass-Boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzeback Cowboy Posted May 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 15 hours ago, Bass-Boys said: 6 mm would work for sure,, a 7mm mite fit ,, they are not totally flat, bumped out a little - called 3D . with your bait having a cup or eye socket to sit the eye in they would not stick out much at all . Thanks for the tip! Where can I place a small order for them? I would like to try them out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 I will send you a PM message Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeFishing Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 On 5/24/2018 at 4:24 AM, Munro76 said: I use stick on eyes then dip the head. There are awesome looking! What size are the smaller ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzeback Cowboy Posted May 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 On 5/24/2018 at 4:24 AM, Munro76 said: I use stick on eyes then dip the head. Do you hand paint/color the lures, or do you use a dual injector? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munro76 Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 On 29/05/2018 at 9:13 PM, BuckeyeFishing said: There are awesome looking! What size are the smaller ones? Thanks mate they are 4 inch and 7 inch. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munro76 Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 On 29/05/2018 at 10:06 PM, Bronzeback Cowboy said: Do you hand paint/color the lures, or do you use a dual injector? Dual injector mate (shooting star). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdhammah Posted June 5, 2018 Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 On 5/24/2018 at 4:24 AM, Munro76 said: I use stick on eyes then dip the head. WOW! these things look like real smelt! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdhammah Posted June 5, 2018 Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 Munroe76, are those regular stick on eyes that you can buy at a fly tie shop? I like the dip idea. easy peasy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munro76 Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 18 hours ago, rdhammah said: Munroe76, are those regular stick on eyes that you can buy at a fly tie shop? I like the dip idea. easy peasy 3d stick on eyes yes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbird1477 Posted June 10, 2018 Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 Does anyone know where Barlows Tackle buys there stick on eyes from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted June 11, 2018 Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 Contact them through their website and ask them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canterbury custom baits Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 On May 24, 2018 at 4:24 AM, Munro76 said: I use stick on eyes then dip the head. Can you share the recipe that you use for the bottom color on these swimbaits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munro76 Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Belly is pearl white powder with holo glitter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canterbury custom baits Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Thank you! They look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 I get the hard plastic stick on eyes from Ebay. They are from China. I think 100 are $1 with free shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 I get the hard plastic stick on eyes from Ebay. They are from China. I think 100 are $1 with $.50 shipping https://www.ebay.com/itm/100Pcs-Pack-3-9mm-Fish-Eyes-3D-Holographic-Lure-Eyes-Fly-Tying-Jigs-Crafts-Dolls-/302036731058?var=&hash=item0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
