Popular Post swimb8s Posted May 26, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 Here is a gill detail I came up with ( at least have not seen before ) , I am making a top water and flat sided crankbait and will be layering a light color next to collar and darker on top for contrast . Think this will be cool detail 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 Good idea, I like it. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKandy Posted May 28, 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 Looks cool man Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimb8s Posted May 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 Thank you guys , I will finish a top water with paint and gills to show a better perspective and post pictures soon . Tommy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Epp Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 Great idea! Looks sharp, and I'm looking forward to seeing the topwater bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post swimb8s Posted June 2, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 Here is my first attempt , not the most symmetrical . Next time I will glue the two ends of gills before putting in place . Turned out pretty cool , Thanks guys More pics in galley 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azsouth Posted June 2, 2021 Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 That is really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 It may not be my style but I have to say it definitely give a realistic looking detail. Very creative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimb8s Posted June 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 Awesome , thanks guys . Putting it and all the other lures made during the winter to use all next week . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 It actually turned out far better than I thought. Thanks for the method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 That looks AWESOME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 That's excellent work. I appreciate builders who put that much detail into their work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverSmallieGuy Posted March 27, 2022 Report Share Posted March 27, 2022 Would this be at risk of falling off if I use an aerosol can topcoat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimb8s Posted March 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 The paper gills are recessed with the gill plates that help protect them . If you do the same and super glue or a little epoxy to hold in place and then use your Aerosol clear coat to keep the details it shouldn't fall off , but they may be a little bit more fragile . The epoxy keeps them rigid and in place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverSmallieGuy Posted March 28, 2022 Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 2 hours ago, swimb8s said: The paper gills are recessed with the gill plates that help protect them . If you do the same and super glue or a little epoxy to hold in place and then use your Aerosol clear coat to keep the details it shouldn't fall off , but they may be a little bit more fragile . The epoxy keeps them rigid and in place Makes sense. Thanks man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
