Trollinloser Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 I am very new, just signed up today to this site and just started painting my own baits. I am looking for shallow anywhere 3-5 ft running crankbait blanks so I can get started on my own crankbaits. Anyone have a site to suggest or if you are from Canton, Ohio or near by, where I can go to get blanks? Any help would be appreciated. On a side note, some of the baits that I have seen on this site that were painted by members are great, they look like they could be filleted!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Janns-Netcraft right in Ohio has crankbait bodies that are clear and that you paint yourself. http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/crankbait-bodies/ Stamina Tackle also has them http://www.upnorthoutdoors.com/stamina/plugs_hardware.html Or do a search here on TU for crankbait's or plugs and you'll find lots Fatman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trollinloser Posted June 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Thanks for the links. Very appreciative:wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoodaddy Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 First of all Welcome, Fatman scores an A+, Those are the 2 places I would try and as he said some members also sell a few occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trollinloser Posted June 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Thanks for the welcome! I am just gettin into the painting of lures. I have found it's cheaper to paint than to find. I appreciate any feedback to the paintin of lures. By the way the name means I lose a lot of lures. Hence the painting of my own. At least I know I know what I want!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tally Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 welcome to the addiction!!!! plenty of paint tips on this forum. Try the search feature and you will find enough to read for a looooonnnnnnnnggggggg time:yay: still have questions? fire away!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detroit1 Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Anyone remember the name of Jim Rogers' "alphabet" crank of the late 60's & early 70's? I busted a lip off one, and i only have 1 left. I am sure there were diff. weights, but i am partial to the 1/4 oz. Oh, and if you want to get rid of any, i'll find something to trade you with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmetto Balsa Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 I think the bait is the "Big Jim". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lure--Prof Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 I think the bait is the "Big Jim". Probably so. I have a 1/4 oz version called a "Deep Jim". It has baby blue eyes. Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detroit1 Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 I guess that makes sense, thanks guys. I don't know where Burgin is, but I do know my way around Mayfield and Murray a little bit. Sure would like to fish Kentucky lake some day.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
