jrhopkins Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 just finished these today. green metalic, slow sinking, 6", 1.3 oz. very nice "S" action. gold foil with a copper mist, floater/diver, 6", 1.3 oz. have been using Devcon for the finish coat but think i will order some of Dicks clearcoat, have seen a lot of posts on it. any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shade_skyhi Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 teach me how to do this wow nice what amterials do you use for tail and fins i need help please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braveviper Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 Outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoodaddy Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 Real impressive. Great looking baits and really nice foil job.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdhaeh Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 Very nice baits. Have you tried making any sinking baits without a lip? They are not very difficult and have better action imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhopkins Posted July 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 yeh, the next one i'm going to try it. the green one did pretty good with no lip but i already had the lip slot cut . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverMan Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Great job....funny thing about swimbaits is that some swim, some don't. I haven't figured out the dynamics yet of lipless swimbaits but hope to at some point. RM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhopkins Posted July 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 yeh, i've had some that that i put a lot of work in not swim well and just end up in the can! working on a 7" trout now. will post a picture if it turns out.really nice lures on your site. great finishes! i use devcon and still get some areas that don't turn out smooth. going to order some of dicks topcoat and give that a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverMan Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Devcon should work for you fine......if you have areas that aren't smooth try putting the epoxy on a bit thicker. If you are still having problems post them here and you will get things solved. Jed V. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Very nice job! Do you thin your Devcon? I make a similar bait and have trouble with the Devcon being too thick in the joints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverMan Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 There is no reason to thin Devcon.....if it's too thick run a propane torch over it quickly, it will turn to a water-like consistency. Jed V. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkman Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 Very nice job, wow you should put up how they were made great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
