floridaswimb8er Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 So I will begin with this.....I am not really artistically talented and I know it. I do have a knack for making things swim correctly and moding existing things but I've never built a swimbait from the ground up. I was kind of skeptical putting this bait here because I really think it looks like a Bull shad and I carved the master. I made 2 mock ups before I made a mold and both simply looked like every other shad swimbait out there but, I think it works for me. I wanted something that wasn't too heavy that i could throw comfortably like a crankbait and not a depth charger. I think I might work on a mini gill next. Here are the stats on this bait: 6" from line tie to the tip of the tail so 5" bait+1" of tail 1.34 oz. slow sink Owner size 2 hooks paint is rattle can base and copic marker air brush details 1/4" 3D eyes paint brush tail devcon epoxy coat I swam both in my pool, They swim great. I did an ayu and an aurora black. Be kind to me please. brushhawg1, porkmeatballs, jhoozie1 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkmeatballs Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 I like em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrhodesBassin Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 Look good enough to fish with man I like em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillerDaPikeKiller Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 Looking good brother! Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azfisher Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 I can see those gettin' wacked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountainryan Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 Just becuase it looks like another bait doesn't mean you didn't do a metric f@ck ton of work to get there! You now have a bait that you hand made how you wanted it it and it swims good. Be stoked! Anyone on here who hates on a homemade baits can pound sand! danthefisherman and floridaswimb8er 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountainryan Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 But I absolutely get the be gentle comment! It's scary throwing your baby out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfk9 Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 (edited) Looks good CJ....we're always our own harshest critic....Like you mentioned "It works for me"...that's all that counts...Go Fish!!! Edited May 23, 2017 by surfk9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 Looks awesome CJ. Nice work! Upload us a swimvideo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfk9 Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 CJ...if u don't mind sharing ...are your hinges part of a harness that is in place before you pour or otherwise...always looking for different hinging methods..thanks, michel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthefisherman Posted May 24, 2017 Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 A job well done nonetheless...beautiful work, CJ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridaswimb8er Posted May 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 (edited) CJ...if u don't mind sharing ...are your hinges part of a harness that is in place before you pour or otherwise...always looking for different hinging methods..thanks, michel Nothing special. I am just using eye screws and I eyeball the hole for the pin. I drill out the holes on the receiving end of the eye screw loop and then use my dremel to expand the opening but not the depth of the hole and that is key to maintaining free movement and flexibility of the sections. If I get some time this week I'll put up a step by step showing you what I mean. Its really nothing extravagant. Edited May 24, 2017 by floridaswimb8er zackegg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfk9 Posted May 24, 2017 Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 thanks for the reply CJ...pretty much what i do...Go Fish!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinpunk Posted May 24, 2017 Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 They look great man, looking forward to seeing some catch photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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