jrhopkins Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 finally got these finished. been making some blanks for the Rookie to paint. maybe will get a chance to fish them this week. smallmouth is a floater/diver, striper is a slow sinker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KcDano Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Wow! Don't think they could get any better looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braveviper Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 WoW, very impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeves Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 A double WOW from me. Those are beautiful. How long did it take to paint them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldthunder Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Holy Moly!!! Did these guys just jump out of the lake or what??? Give yourself a pat on the back and the rest of us will change another color of green for envy. Excellent stuff!!! Oldthunder EagleLures Life is too short.....FISH HARD!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR KNOW IT ALL KIND OF Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Guys, JOHN IS DA MAN!!! Some of the best lookin swimbaits in the COUNTRY!! I can only hope to paint them as good as he does..... John if I screw them up!! I will call in the Closer(JOHN) from the Bullpen to get me out of my jam!! Thanks buddy The Rookie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lure--Prof Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 I'd say the pressure is on, Rookie! Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmaster1974 Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 I can honestly say that is the most realistic paint job I have ever seen.That is just too good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DROOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!! Nice baits man, wish I could paint like that Fatman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnfool38 Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 These are awesome looking baits I cant quit looking at them! Gone ta have to give them a try when hvac slows down! --Good Luck Rookie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhopkins Posted August 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 A double WOW from me. Those are beautiful. How long did it take to paint them?lost track:drool: i repainted the smallmouth 3 times before i got the shade i wanted, surprised it still floats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Excellent work. Pass out the fillet knives. Those look good enough to make a meal out of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Just incredible!!..Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snax Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 Simply amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theflyingplatypus Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 The problem with these is that you will get stoped by a warden for using illegal bait. Nice looking baits man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladesandbaits Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Outstanding.Really nice Baits for sure. Regards, Blades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitedog Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Beautiful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick20xd Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 That is a work of art! Really Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Beautiful work! Now how the heck do you clear your jointed lures!!??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhopkins Posted September 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 i assemble the hinge parts after i seal and primer the segments ( see photo ). i then dry fit the segments and do the painting. next i disassemble the segments and the hinge and paint the inside of the segments ( small brush ) . take care not to get paint on the hinge pin. after all the painting is done clear coat each piece, i use devcon brushed on. after the epoxy is cured reassemble the hinges and epoxy the segments together, i use 2 ton epoxy, do not put too much epoxy into the slot or it will push out when you seat the hinge, also stand the lure on it's nose so the epoxy will not run down into the hinge. i do the segments one at a time until the epoxy is set, about an hour before assembling the next section. piece of cake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhopkins Posted September 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Beautiful work! Now how the heck do you clear your jointed lures!!???ok, here is photo, maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 ok, here is photo, maybe. I guess your misunderstanding me. I am merely asking how you clear (epoxy) your swimbaits. Do you clear each piece before assembly or after? It is a step that I have been having troubles with. Thanks for any reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 after all the painting is done clear coat each piece, i use devcon brushed on. after the epoxy is cured reassemble the hinges and epoxy the segments together, i use 2 ton epoxy, do not put too much epoxy into the slot or it will push out when you seat the hinge, also stand the lure on it's nose so the epoxy will not run down into the hinge. i do the segments one at a time until the epoxy is set, about an hour before assembling the next section. piece of cake! Seems clear to me! Thank's for sharing JR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Ahhh crap, my bad! I must have overlooked it. Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
