FishHeadRic Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 (edited) Hey gang, It's been a long boring winter down here to say the least. Can't do work on the boat so l've been trying my hand at lure building. here's some pics of the first two I finished. The first one is coated in quail feathers. After sealing and hard wiring the plug I base coated it yellow and then used coats of clear nail polish to affix the feathers onto the lure. After I got the effect I was looking for I painted the mouth and belly and then coated it in E-tex. Really happy with the way this one came out. It's weighted to just over 2.Oz and sits on a nice 45 degree angle with it ass just under the surface. This second one l did is a slow sinking Needle Fish. Used like a sub-surface jerk bait. (Mostly for rough surf and fast currents) This one was actually made for my best friend's wife. She just got into fishing last summer so l had to make it all pretty and stuff Yes that is a diamond behind it's eye... I used to do setting and casting work a decade or so ago. They're just foil backed crystals but l thought it would be a nice touch for my buddies little Princess. I've got a bunch more turned and waiting for paint. Airbrush is up and running so l'll post some more when l get 'em done. FHR Edited February 5, 2008 by FishHeadRic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbo Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Good stuff. Try painting with thinned "Nail Polish" for some great Pearl colours too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medmart Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Thats a job well done they look great rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishHeadRic Posted February 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 (edited) Hey Danbo, lt's hard to see in the pics but the belly of th pink one is pearlized. l've got an air-brush and have been using cretex paints with it. The pearl just dosn't show up though. Thanks Rob, much appreciated! FHR Edited February 5, 2008 by FishHeadRic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowshep Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 (edited) Great Job. l dont think l would fish with the first one if l made it its just too Nice. Peace Ken Edited February 5, 2008 by Bowshep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Wow, amazing work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Really beautiful work, Ric. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Wow...fantastic work! It'll be a great feeling to get your first monsters on those home made lures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelhedrmatt Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Hey gang, It's been a long boring winter down here to say the least. Why is it a boring winter. Lotsa ice fishing to be had!!! If youre bored, and want to go fishing, PM me and we can hook up.. I shoot up to Simcoe 2-3 times a week. I'm always looking for someone to fish with. I live at Yonge/Finch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishHeadRic Posted February 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 (edited) Thanks Ken, Mike, Roy, Cliff. Matt, I'd like nothing better then to hit the hard ice right about now but unless you can pick me up (in NYC) it might be a little hard. Guess I should change my location on my info card eh? Where were you when l was living up at Young and Eg. FHR Edited February 5, 2008 by FishHeadRic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2kptbo Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Very cool, Ric... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 nice paint job they will catch fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyk Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 some real nice looking lures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 I think they look great how long is the first one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Where were you when l was living up at Young and Eg. FHR I've worked at Yonge/Eg for the past 15 years....trouble is I only started fishing again at the end of 2006...haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snag Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Very nice Ricola, You are braver than I. I would become far too attached to deal with the heartbrake of losing one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Very nice Ricola, You are braver than I. I would become far too attached to deal with the heartbrake of losing one. That's what I was thinking. Those are beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 That's some nice handywork FHR. Those grouse breast feathers give that popper a sweet effect! Here's to getting your boat ready for her maiden stripper voyage budday! cheers HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramble Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Nice work !!!. .now we need a few pics of them in action come open water. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Very good work indeed! Couldn't imagine using it and getting a bunch of teeth marks. Sure would look good at my cottage on the wall. Beautiful work of art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhook Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 would love to try that down south on the cudas!! nice looking baits Ric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyman Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Great Job. l dont think l would fish with the first one if l made it its just too Nice. Peace Ken I was thinking the same thing. That lure is a piece of art. I hope the fish appreciate how beautiful it is. They'll be lining up to jump on the hooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setomonkey Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Those are great-looking lures Ric, what are you planning to use them for? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishHeadRic Posted February 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 (edited) Thanks Guys for all the nice compliments! Very much appreciated. Terry the first one is 8" and just over 2 Oz. Grant I actually gave the feathered one to my best friend down here. He also said that it was too nice to use but I made him promise to catch at least one fish with it before he pops it onto his mantle. I turned out a half dozen of that size & pattern. That one was the only one that got the feather treatment. The others are on the drying rack right now. I did different patterns on all of them, Yellow w/ red head, all yellow (school-bus), perch, pearl with coloured spots (wonder bread) and an eel pattern. I like to paint 'em but it's really not that important in my opinion. The action of the lure is what really matters. Mike I made all of these for the stripers down here. Pencil poppers are weighted in the back end so that you can cast them out as far as possible and keep them out there. The way they're worked is after they land the fisherman tucks the surf rod between his legs and grabs the rod just under the first guide. Shaking the rod while taking in any slack that is caused by the shaking. When weighted right, the lure will pivot on its rear end with it's nose swinging side to side. (You muskie guys think you've seen some explosive hits...) I've often thought that these would make great muskie lures. I'm going to be coming back up toward the fall so I guess I'll see then... FHR Edited February 6, 2008 by FishHeadRic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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