Hillbilly voodoo Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 Well I had an dumb moment today and figure I can’t be the only one. So why not start a thread here where maybe we can admit to are dumb mistakes so others don’t repeat them I will start by owning up to today’s dumb moment So I was asked by a friend to build a smaller crankbait for rainbows. He wanted something with a wide erratic action. So shaped a body and lip yesterday with plans to test the action today. When I build a new design of crankbait with a line tie on the lip I pressure fit the lip by adding building up a little masking tape and have a wire with an eye that I slip through holes in the lip then use a small strip of duct tape around the bait hold the wire against the belly. This way I can test different lips and line tie positions by easily being able to swap them out So I take this new design with me to test the action at the creek near my place. I arrive and I forgot my duct tape so rather than go home I used my masking tape to secure the tie wire around the belly. Cast out the lure into the creek and nice action with first lip and tie position. As I admire my work in shock I got the action right first try a foot long rainbow shoots out and grabs the crankbait. Well for the tip of the day masking tape won’t even hold a a foot long trout . Next time I drive home to get my duct tape Now I need to start over again So if you are going to test a lures action in a waters with even small fish make sure the lure can hold them pic of my lip and test wire I use 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 Nope, you're the only one who has ever made a mistake! Hahaha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted June 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 1 hour ago, mark poulson said: Nope, you're the only one who has ever made a mistake! Hahaha They say we learn from our mistakes so I should be a genus before I die 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 (edited) I designed and built a hinged lip lure for longer casting. It was a really fiddly build on top of a lot of time consuming carving. The design worked and casting distance increased significantly. I decided to really test it out with a monster effort cast. The reel bail-arm flipped shut mid-cast. The lure flew about 150yds, it was a thing of beauty. Moral - Always tie a new knot. Dave Edited June 22, 2019 by Vodkaman 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieb8 Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 heres 1 on stupid. was drilling a bait with 1/16th bit,in Dremel. drop the Dremel .went to catch it. bit went right thru my hand. as for stuoidity I got the Darwin award. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted June 23, 2019 Report Share Posted June 23, 2019 When you buy a new/replacement power tool, treat it like you have never ever used that type of tool before in your life! I bought a new circular saw. It ripped my fingernail off because the guard was positioned slightly differently. Dave 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
