Chaz96 Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 I’ve started a new project. This is my third attempt of making a working glide bait. It is a 2 piece shad imitation. I plan on using urethane fins, and casting this for resin. The joint will be a door hinge style. The dark spots on the front were where I put the eyes that I decided to move and filled with homemade wood filler. I’m probably making this too complicated but I’m really excited to get this together. I’m taking my time with this, getting the right tools and materials as I go. Any tips on making molds and casting resin would be greatly appreciated! Thanks SU Mitchduh, Big Epp, Ars.Clifford and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbass Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 Looks good Chaz96 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchduh Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 Getting hinkle shad vibes from the shape! Love it man!! You get any more work done on it this week? Also huge props for scale carving. Adds so much Chaz96 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthefisherman Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 Third time’s the charm…keep it up! Chaz96 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCCustoms Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 Lookin good! Chaz96 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchduh Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 2 awesome videos on swimbaits being made and molded! Josh A and Chaz96 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaz96 Posted February 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 On 2/25/2022 at 10:45 AM, Mitchduh said: 2 awesome videos on swimbaits being made and molded! I love Marlin Baits! Yes, I have been watching both of these videos in detail. Lots of good info in these two. Mitchduh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaz96 Posted March 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 Made some progress on this one. Sealed the scales that I have finished, still have half of one side to do. But I’m going to take a break from them and start on some fins. I was able to establish the eye holes by getting the bits I needed. The eyes are just for the pic lol! I’ll add them back after I pour my resin and paint. Hopefully my next update will be finished carving scales and fins cut out. Big Epp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaz96 Posted January 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 Wow it’s been almost a year since I posted an update on this lure. Had a baby and really had to put some things on the back burner! I’ve gotten most of the fins finished, I just need one more and then I can pour a mold for them . Almost done with scales! Big Epp and benczar94 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Epp Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 Dude, you scale carvings look really nice! Congrats on the baby!!! I have kids, and I was just thinking about how long it seems to take me to get anything done, maybe theres a corelation there? Great work, I look forward to updates on your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElBeeracho Posted January 25, 2023 Report Share Posted January 25, 2023 On 1/22/2023 at 12:23 AM, Chaz96 said: Wow it’s been almost a year since I posted an update on this lure. Had a baby and really had to put some things on the back burner! I’ve gotten most of the fins finished, I just need one more and then I can pour a mold for them . Almost done with scales! I feel this. We had our second child and I just stuffed everything in the closet. She's 18 months now, and I work 100% from home so things are a bit easier. I plan on pouring a mold this week/weekend! Baits looking good man, keep it up! Big Epp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaz96 Posted January 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2023 On 1/22/2023 at 7:55 PM, Big Epp said: Dude, you scale carvings look really nice! Congrats on the baby!!! I have kids, and I was just thinking about how long it seems to take me to get anything done, maybe theres a corelation there? Great work, I look forward to updates on your progress. Thanks man! Appreciate it, I hope to finish before the spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaz96 Posted January 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2023 17 hours ago, ElBeeracho said: I feel this. We had our second child and I just stuffed everything in the closet. She's 18 months now, and I work 100% from home so things are a bit easier. I plan on pouring a mold this week/weekend! Baits looking good man, keep it up! Thanks! It’s a struggle to find time. Glad you get to be home good for the fam…and baitsmithing lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaz96 Posted March 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 So major progress! Ready for field testing. Had to pour a couple, to get resin to microspheres ratio right. But after a bathtub test today I think I finally got the ratio I want. I will have some free time tomorrow to see how it really swims! Big Epp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaz96 Posted April 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 Finally got time to test the bait and after some tubing I’m happy with the result! Now to put some paint and clear coat on it. IMG_8083.MOV IMG_8085.MOV danthefisherman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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