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06-02-2003, 01:43 AM
Hey guys.
Heres a pics of my first home made lure. It is yet to have the bib added or they coating of clar on the paint! Note the experimentation with hook placement. I have another 3 (2 different, 1 the same) at different stages of production. I'll let you all know how they go. This is actually not as good as the other i made in the same shape!:mad:

Dave
LakeConjolaFish
06-02-2003, 01:48 AM
Dave, thats not bad mate!

What timber (if it is timber that is) did you use?

What material are you going to use for the bib?
06-02-2003, 02:03 AM
Thanx Mate.
I used Balsa wood. It is easy as to shape one your used to it. The first two took a while, but now i can make them quick as!!!
I just bought some more paints so i'll put some more pics of my other soon!

Dave
06-02-2003, 02:03 AM
Oh, yeah, i have ordered lexan bibs from the US.
LakeConjolaFish
06-02-2003, 02:08 AM
Bet you can't wait for 'em to get some teeth marks in them;)
06-02-2003, 02:23 AM
Here's a pic of the other on which has a similar body!
LakeConjolaFish
06-02-2003, 02:26 AM
The little black & white one looks ok aswell.
Evan
06-02-2003, 02:30 AM
where did you get the design from kingpin???

have you tested them- much body action (do they work without hte bib??)
06-02-2003, 02:34 AM
The black and white one is actually red and black now! It is destined to be a blood nut!
I have basically mixed current shapes into one lure. No particular design, but i have made a template just in case i want more!
I haven't used them yet as i haven't fully sealed them with clear paint, and i have no pool.( I can't go fishing as i have a broken leg.)
I might try the fish tank as a tester!:D

Dave
LakeConjolaFish
06-02-2003, 02:39 AM
Got a bathtub? lol
06-02-2003, 03:36 AM
Nah mate i wish.
I'm thinkin of turning my tank into a bream special tank. This way i can test lines, lures, colours etc. And see them in a semi natural scenery and watch how they act!!!:D
I might see if i can do it with freshwater instead of Brackish as it saves me buying the extra equipment!

Dave
pete s
06-02-2003, 06:16 PM
just dont forget that a lures floatation is different in freshwater compared to salt
LakeConjolaFish
06-02-2003, 06:35 PM
Don't feed them for a few weeks and they will hit anything lol
06-02-2003, 09:56 PM
Hey thanx PeteS.
I hadn't thought of that. I was more worried about the action of the lure than the bouyancy, but i will now put that into consideration!!!
I have a feeling that due to the balsa, i'm going to have to much bouyancy, so i'm thinkin a bit of lead may be the go.

LCF, mate the only thing my bream will be eating is my softies and hard bodies!:D Nah just jokes, that would be cruel!!!:D


Dave