Leecher

Ok guys when I got back from my golden skunk this afternoon, started thinking about patterns I could apply to my project and since some offered names for it in my other thread...... decided to go with "THE INTRUDER" I think the name is appropriate for the size of this thing Thanks Chris aka Spiel for your suggestion...... much appreciated Black, chartreuse and orange were the color of choice...... not completely finished yet, still have some small details to work out...... here it is 90% completed Enjoy Will keep you posted on further development Leechman

Born in 63.... My first job was a paper run, I was 12 back then. Was making $8.00 a week and was able to bye hockey sticks with the hard earned money Back then the Sherwood PMP were $7.00

Kewl Dave..... That's an awesome chanty your friend has If I may call it that Good luck with them big lakers!!! Hope you didn't get a sunburn on the patio Glen Up here this morning almost got a wind burn on the south side of the lake Cozy -15C and some snow

Yeah Terry, I know Wait til you see the paint job I'm half way through it

Over here, it's been pretty warm so far except for the spells..... rivers, Ottawa and Gatineau aren't fully frozen yet in some parts which is really unusual for this time of year. Today had a good 16"+ of ice on the lake I targeted compared to last week which was 13". Like you said "who knows" is what we have to deal with so far. I don't think I would venture out on the big lakes up here simply because I don't know what the ice thickness is with this crazy weather.

Thanks Chris It make sense and will certainly consider it for sure

Good point Dave I had a similar problem with the first one I made last year, the Little Woody. What I ended up doing is drill a hole into the under side of the front part and inserting a cone shape lead, sealing it with epoxy...... it helped stabilize the lure after casting it...... might just have to do the same with this one.

Ohhhhh my my my Good one Chris I..... cough cough like it cough cough

Thanks Fish Farmer!!! Haven't tried it yet, except for the sink test and yes before I had the front of it round, would lay on it's side. Now I'm thinking, after adding three sets of the biggest treble hooks on it, will sit properly on the soft surface...... If I'm wrong, well it's going to be added to the trophy wall as an exhibition It's coming Rich Just be patient will ya LOL Noted splashhopper!!! LOL Glen..... I like LITLLE PINKY

LOL yeah it certainly can be used that way As for a name..... haven't decided yet but how's about Little PINKY It sure did John Batteries not included Chanco I'm not answering the second question Very funny Steve I'll just keep it for me then Don't be afraid Chris.... the guys have a funny sense of humour and it's cracking me up :lol: Thanks man!!!

Sounds like a cold spell to me Tom.... hopefully it won't last too long and get back into seasonal temps later on You must getting anxious to see the temps raise onto teens so that you can go out fishing hey Dave

Congrats Mike on your PB and first Your certainly having a great start on the hard stuff!!! Good job and keep up the great work Thanks for sharing that beauty report with us Jacques

Sounds like a plan

OK will do TJ

Tried it again and it ain't uploading

NONONO.... think GOLDEN KEV B) ARE YOU COMING???

Don't worry Twocoda.... it'll warm up with the color pattern

Yes Bubba G..... I will

:lol: Hey Steve.... I'm looking for a musky hunter to test drive this baby..... are you up to it???

I hear ya Glen Just reading your reply, I feel a lot better now Wish me luck tomorrow.... going for some golden

Very funny worm dangler :lol:

I know what your thinking and it ain't gona work

I admire your dedication to the sport but for me just too cold to be out there Tomorrow will be a lot better temp wise..... I'm going to St-Marie early morning for some eyes and you are welcome to join.... just let me know, leaving tomorrow at 6:30am

Ok guys, mother nature is not nice to throw us in the deep freeze like that, so instead of going out and freeze my butt, decided to stay in the comfort of my home and hit the workshop Been working on this project for the last week and today finally been able to apply a few coats of paint. Now you probably seen this pic in my previous thread These are the pieces I started with.... those are from the picture frames I did for my dad before he past away last year. Had some left overs and thought I would use, so not to waste them. Glued them together and after some thinking and measuring, proceeded to the band saw and cut out the outline I had traced..... here's the result Took a pic next to a 5" one to give you perspective Now big was what I plan on creating and big is the results Not having the front of the piece round, had to improvise...... now for those that follow my wooden projects know what I mean. After a tremendous amount of gluing and sanding, was not achieving the results I wanted so had to bring in another product into play "Plastic wood" Several coats were applied and sanded and a couple of white coat, only to achieve this result Another Now all that's remaining is the color pattern so stay tune for an update..... will keep you posted Hope you enjoy Leechman