fishinpunk Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Hoping this leads into something good. bassing305, brushhawg1 and MarkH024 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcopple Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 It's a hell of a start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggfeast Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassing305 Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthefisherman Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Looks great already, Jeff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkmeatballs Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 That is looking really clean! What style of bait is it going to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinpunk Posted January 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Added fins today. Thanks for the compliments guys! I figured if I posted my progress, I would be more likely to finish it. This is carved from balsa and will be molded, then I will use those blanks as my experimentals. The final goal is a one and a two piece glide. porkmeatballs and bassing305 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominator Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Build your own clone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinpunk Posted January 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Build your own clone? Yes Richard, I am building a Byoc mouse at the moment. It's a clone of a proco rat pedal. This is my third build from them. Kills time in winter. Do you play also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinpunk Posted January 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Maybe I should specify, "build your own clone" is a company that sells guitar effects pedals. They have numerous diy kits. Just another expensive hobby of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinpunk Posted May 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 I figured it's time to update this project. I definitely learned a lot, and as most do, have a new appreciation for bait builders. I ended up making a master mold, with that I have made 2 two piece glides, and one single piece glide. I started with the single to get an idea of my resin/ micro balloon ratios and weight amount and placement, and I didn't have to worry about joints and a tail. It works when used slow but very erattic at fast speeds, more of a pike/ muskie lure in my mind. The 2 piece turned out better than I could have hoped! It's very responsive, glides pretty decent for a 7" bait. I may be biased but I truly think this bait has better action and movement than some of my purchased custom baits. A few points that helped me and may help someone else. 1. For weight placement and amount. This prevents from having to drill holes and saves time and resin. I have now also discovered that tungsten putty probably works better for this. 2 . A Dremel tool is priceless for making the pockets for the joint. 3. The tail body shape/ flare seemed to help with a more consistent glide. 4. The actual tail material. I tried plastisol with hardener and resin. The resin tail was far superior on my bait, tracked better, more consistent glide and definitely improved its ability to be burned without​ blowing out. Although I enjoyed this project and will do more in the future, I don't see me producing lures for sale, hats off to those who do! danthefisherman, BrhodesBassin, surfk9 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridaswimb8er Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 that glide is pretty sick! fishinpunk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthefisherman Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 There she is! Awesome, awesome work Jeff, thanks for sharing! fishinpunk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinpunk Posted May 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 Just noticed a typo... 1. Should read... For weight placement and amount I used a hot glue gun to place various weights to achieve the balance and sink rate I wanted. Deltaman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrhodesBassin Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 Those look great man nice work fishinpunk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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