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Well bassfishing season has slowed down and since I dont do the steelhead deal I needed a way to cure cabin fever. I decided to take up the idea of making my own bass baits. With how expensive some of the swimbaits are that I use i figured I might as well make my own as itd be cheaper in the long run and I'd be able to make them the way I wanted too. Well my buddy and I made the mold for a 4 and 5" line thru swimbait. The 7" is a work in progress and got to pouring.
Here are the first few baits let me know what ya'll think
4 and 5" kokanee, perch ( need to work with it a little more ) and pansy pink
Here are the first few baits let me know what ya'll think
4 and 5" kokanee, perch ( need to work with it a little more ) and pansy pink
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Is that what a kokanee looks like to a bass? Ready to start making squids? Good job!
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He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish.
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Nice job! Those would be killer for lingcod too!
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Looking good Austin! Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions about pouring. Be careful because it is very addicting!
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Thanks Dj.
You are right it is very very addicting but im really enjoying it. Great way to get rid of cabin fever
You are right it is very very addicting but im really enjoying it. Great way to get rid of cabin fever
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My first thoughts when reading the title of this thread was a quote from the movie Idiocracy. "Go away, batin.'"
Sorry for the hi-jack, please resume discussion of hand poured plastic baits.
Sorry for the hi-jack, please resume discussion of hand poured plastic baits.
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7" handpoured Rainbow Trout
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Looking good
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Our handpoured Craw Bait is getting loved by the winter smallies
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Very Cool. Can you show what setup of mold you are using and how to pour the colors the way you did for us newbies.
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I would say those are open pour molds. Pour the belly color first, then the next, etc. The trick is timing so the colors fuse together properly without leaving a cold crack in the bait. A little practice and it is pretty easy to do. Austin, what craw bait are you pouring? Your'e making me want to get back into it. I love seeing new creations! Keep them coming.
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DJ
Its a custom design my buddy and i came up with by fusing a few baits together. Really does work some magic. Yea man i was upset when you closed up shop
Its a custom design my buddy and i came up with by fusing a few baits together. Really does work some magic. Yea man i was upset when you closed up shop
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That 7" trout looks like something I would like to throw for Pike on this side of the state. Well, in Idaho that is. I think I know of some bruisers in Cda Lake that would gobble them up. Great looking bait.
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Happy Fishing
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Funny u mention that as I have some buddies that want to fish them for muskies on this side of the state. I dont know how long they would last lol.