Jls69 Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 I just thought I’d shpw you guys two fish I’ve caught on an 8” walking bait I made myself. I made this bait out of a block of poplar using a drill press, belt sander, bandsaw, and sandpaper. Nothing is more satisfying than seeing a block of wood transform into a bait that catches big bass. The first picture shows a 6 even and the last couple show an 8.1. If anybody has any questions or thoughts please let me know! porkmeatballs, zsneezes, VAngler and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
168 Rookie Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 That's awesome man, I bet it feels great. Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsbadbassin89 Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 That’s awesome dude! Gotta be such a good feeling catching them on something you made yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jls69 Posted August 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 29 minutes ago, 168 Rookie said: That's awesome man, I bet it feels great. Keep it up! thanks dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jls69 Posted August 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 18 minutes ago, carlsbadbassin89 said: That’s awesome dude! Gotta be such a good feeling catching them on something you made yourself! Much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev_swmbt_20 Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 That’s awesome man, I long time goal of mine is to make a bait and catch a fish on it. I can wait to try and make a bait soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
168 Rookie Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 How many hours did you put in on that bait? You spray-painted with a shaker can? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jls69 Posted August 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 I probably put 6 or so hours in it and yes, I used a couple rattle cans the coated with a devcon 2 step flexible epoxy. I’ve since gotten an airbrush set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jls69 Posted August 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, kev_swmbt_20 said: That’s awesome man, I long time goal of mine is to make a bait and catch a fish on it. I can wait to try and make a bait soon It’s very rewarding, I had to go through a lot of trial and error because I didn’t have a lead melting pot/pourer at the time. I had to use a camp stove, a small pot, and some bullet weights I had laying around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkmeatballs Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Nice one! As I always say to other bait makers, "Slap some eyes on that bait!" Haha. Adding eyes almost always makes the bait look better IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jls69 Posted August 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 thanks man, I slapped on some eyes a while ago but that’s just an aesthetic thing on this bait imo. The fish only see the belly so I wasn’t super worried about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthefisherman Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Rad looking bait right there! Nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse74 Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Right on, Nice fish and bait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jls69 Posted August 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 20 minutes ago, danthefisherman said: Rad looking bait right there! Nicely done! 1 minute ago, drtyrat30 said: Right on, Nice fish and bait... thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdatwe Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 Awesome Jackson! I like the rattlecan no eye look myself - kind of vintage - retro style ; plus I'm too cheap to get an air system. With baits and success like that, you don't need store bought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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