danthefisherman Posted August 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 So after over a year of carving and tweaking this bait and even stabbing myself in the leg trying to get it just right I'm still not 100% satisfied with it. For one, I am a bit concerned that I may have placed the joint too far back. Second, those soft fins are going to be a pain to pour without an injector (also I've taken a liking to hard, painted fins). Third, I just plain can't get over how it looks. It's not a bad looking bait, but there's just something somewhere about it that I can't seem to fix to fit my "style". Thus I am putting this carve on hold to make way for a (hopefully) better one with all these issues resolved. I'm not giving up on the old carve just yet, but I'll be seeing this new one at least all the way through to the molding stage before picking it up again. The new master will have same specs with a slightly more streamlined body profile, different gill design, hard fins, and a different joint orientation. Thanks to all of you who have been following along and rooting me on...it helps motivate me to push forward, learn from my mistakes, and strive to do my best. Happy building! Dan azsouth, bassboy, 365swimbait and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azsouth Posted August 12, 2020 Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 It will never end! It’s in your blood...... Many of us have the same sickness. danthefisherman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogervang Posted August 12, 2020 Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 Oh no, hes at it again hahaha can't wait to see it bud. danthefisherman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthefisherman Posted August 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 Beginnings...kind of El_Weruso, DoomDiver, bassboy and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niki814 Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Another sick bait I'm gunna need danthefisherman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthefisherman Posted October 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 New trout is coming along slowly but surely! I like the look of this one a LOT better than previous attempts. Ran out of silicone yet again while trying to finalize another bait, so I have until the next order arrives to finish cleaning up and scaling this puppy. My brother and I have a trip to Clear Lake coming up soon so I'm hoping I'll have a few prototypes ready to test out by then...not that I'll catch anything but you never know! lumpy, BrierBob, Toro blanco and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogervang Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Bro, you came a long way! From your earlier creations to now, I would've never guess it's the same person. Great looking bait! danthefisherman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthefisherman Posted October 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 47 minutes ago, Rogervang said: Bro, you came a long way! From your earlier creations to now, I would've never guess it's the same person. Great looking bait! Thanks for the words of affirmation, Roger! I would've never guessed I'd come this far just starting out all those years ago Rogervang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogervang Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Little steps goes a loooooong way. danthefisherman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azsouth Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 Detail is what sells the bait, Action is what catches fish.....VIDEO BRO! danthefisherman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthefisherman Posted October 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 1 hour ago, azsouth said: Detail is what sells the bait, Action is what catches fish.....VIDEO BRO! Detail also gives me more confidence to keep throwing a bait when I'm not getting bit, but I agree haha. I'll be sure to try getting some video when she's done...just need to find some clear water! azsouth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumpy Posted October 9, 2020 Report Share Posted October 9, 2020 Very nice work, can't wait see the finished bait. danthefisherman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthefisherman Posted October 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 25% scaled...my hand hurts. I keep going back and forth on whether I like it better than smooth sides, but I can easily remove the scales later. Looking trouty! azsouth, CaliBassin, Fishfoo and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jstew75 Posted October 11, 2020 Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 i need one danthefisherman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Thrash Posted October 11, 2020 Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 danthefisherman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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