Hooksets_arefree Posted March 31, 2023 Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 On 3/30/2023 at 6:28 AM, Swimb8ting_TheSouth said: Having vents in your mold really helps, and shaking the mold while it’s curing. Or maybe your material has gone bad, hope that helps, good luck Appreciate it, I’ll try adding more vents in my next mold. My material should be ok as it’s fairly new Swimb8ting_TheSouth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimb8ting_TheSouth Posted April 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2023 Here’s my attempt at a trout. It’s not he best but I sure did have fun Steven C, Big Epp, ATA and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthefisherman Posted April 3, 2023 Report Share Posted April 3, 2023 I like it! Swimb8ting_TheSouth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azsouth Posted April 4, 2023 Report Share Posted April 4, 2023 I wish my baits looked that good Swimb8ting_TheSouth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimb8ting_TheSouth Posted April 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2023 Here is the bait clear coated, Hopefully I can go out and put it in front of some giants some time soon. What pattern I should I try to paint next? Chaozu, bassfishing24/7, Staogtepi and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staogtepi Posted April 6, 2023 Report Share Posted April 6, 2023 35 minutes ago, Swimb8ting_TheSouth said: Here is the bait clear coated, Hopefully I can go out and put it in front of some giants some time soon. What pattern I should I try to paint next? Perch! Swimb8ting_TheSouth and bpm2000 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Epp Posted April 6, 2023 Report Share Posted April 6, 2023 I vote threadfin shad... Bait looks great in trout, well done! Swimb8ting_TheSouth and bassfishing24/7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimb8ting_TheSouth Posted May 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2023 (edited) I this ain’t any of the color that were recommended but but I decided to paint a carp/shiner color lol. I’ll paint the other colors soon Edited May 1, 2023 by Swimb8ting_TheSouth azsouth, Big Epp, ATA and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimb8ting_TheSouth Posted August 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 It’s been a while, getting the bait to swim how I want has been a hassle. But after a lot of fine tuning and tweaking the swim is much closer to my expectations. Getting the bait to burn was the biggest problem. But I finally got around to painting up a perch. Let me know your thoughts. Threadfin is next IMG_2873.mov IMG_2872.mov Big Epp, azsouth, Hoosier_Hawgz and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthefisherman Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 Very nice…that thing has some momentum! Swimb8ting_TheSouth and Hoosier_Hawgz 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier_Hawgz Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 Those are some fine looking baits! I can only hope that one day I’ll have painting skills that are comparable to yours. Big Epp and Swimb8ting_TheSouth 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimb8ting_TheSouth Posted August 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 14 hours ago, Hoosier_Hawgz said: Those are some fine looking baits! I can only hope that one day I’ll have painting skills that are comparable to yours. Just keep on grinding man, I’ve been making bait since I was 12 and back then I was super happy with my paint. Now that I look back I can see how much my skills have improved. And I’m still learning and will always keep on learning. Just enjoy the process and have fun. here’s the my take on the thread fin paint, I also did a foiled green gizzard that I’ll post pics when it’s cleared also I haven’t mentioned it but take a look at my bait making ig @build.a.bait.workshop Hoosier_Hawgz, Big Epp and bassfishing24/7 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfishing24/7 Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 Great looking bait!! Swimb8ting_TheSouth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier_Hawgz Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 14 hours ago, Swimb8ting_TheSouth said: Just keep on grinding man, I’ve been making bait since I was 12 and back then I was super happy with my paint. Now that I look back I can see how much my skills have improved. And I’m still learning and will always keep on learning. Just enjoy the process and have fun. here’s the my take on the thread fin paint, I also did a foiled green gizzard that I’ll post pics when it’s cleared also I haven’t mentioned it but take a look at my bait making ig @build.a.bait.workshop Thanks for the words of advice! My first time trying out my airbrush was the other day on the small glide bait that I’ve been posting about on here, and I realized I’ve got alot of work to do before I’m happy with my painting abilities. And that threadfin looks sweet! Swimb8ting_TheSouth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Epp Posted August 3, 2023 Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 Great looking threadfin! Very clean work. That color scheme just looks like it should catch fish! There are so many good baitfish patters, this profile seems to wear them all well. I second your point about growth over time. It takes time to master anything, and there is always room for growth. I love looking at the work folks on here do. It reminds me how farive got to growand also helps me imagine what is possible. Truly great stuff from so many artistic lure makers. danthefisherman, Hoosier_Hawgz and Swimb8ting_TheSouth 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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