Leecher Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Hey folks, This past weekend been busy again on the wooden projects... Made a 5" spook that I tested Saturday without painting it. Wanted to see if I could get any fish to commit but did not get a sniff, so I decided to make a couple more and paint them. Not sure at this point if it will produce but since the bug I had previously made and tested got positive results, I says to myself, what the hell LOL So without any further adieu, here are the pics Hope you enjoy!!! Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Ok Jacques, i like the handy work, i know what they are, but my wife has just walked past the screen and said...."that just looks wrong" whilst giggling.....made me laugh too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Ok Jacques, i like the handy work, i know what they are, but my wife has just walked past the screen and said...."that just looks wrong" whilst giggling.....made me laugh too. Thanks Simon..... but you got to vote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyboy Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 They look like they will work, what wood are you using for the bodies? My only suggestion would be to use larger hooks but then again I am a large hook kinda guy. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 They'll work---no prob. Really like the signature on bottom Bushart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Ha!!! I told you that you were going to get addicted to making your own baits!!! They look real good Jacques!!! I don't think they'll produce too much right now because the water is getting too cold for topwater up there, but I'm sure you'll catch a bunch of fish on them next summer!!! Keep up the good work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbosh1980 Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Look good bud. Just a tip, you may want to spread the hooks out a bit. Even put the last treble in the rear end, add a feathered treble actually to one a see if there is a difference. Try weighting one in the rear end etc... Custom baits are very very addicting. Like the sig too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAsin Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 i like them jaques they look nice! i dont see why they wouldnt work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Another set of hooks in the rear end... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 I agree also. Put some hooks on the end, but more often than often, they will hit that thing dead center. The only thing is that the hooks wil be easier to spit. Give it a shot and get back to us. I'm not sure if bass will be active on the top water at this time of year but the pike and musky will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Second set of hooks should be in the rear. Often the strike is a follow/ grab from the tail. You'll miss the short strike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeXXington Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Nice going there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusky Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Nice custom baits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitespinnerbait Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Since today is gabage day...no they won't work... so just set them on top of your garbage can, And i'll make sure there taken care of ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Nice baits Leechman! I second adding a tail trebble, and the feather is a nice little addition also. Can't wait to see your results out on the water. cheers, Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishing 24/7 Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 HEY! why did you make 3 of them! is one for me??? never had a spook befor!!! AWESOME! The master craftmen at work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 They look like they will work, what wood are you using for the bodies?My only suggestion would be to use larger hooks but then again I am a large hook kinda guy. Dan Thanks Dan!!! I use pine for their bodies because it's a softwood and easy to sand down. For each piece, you're looking at about an hour of sanding to mold it to my likings. The hooks I'm using are Excaliber 6/0.... I think they are good for now. They'll work---no prob.Really like the signature on bottom Bushart Thanks Bushart!!! Me too Ha!!! I told you that you were going to get addicted to making your own baits!!!They look real good Jacques!!! I don't think they'll produce too much right now because the water is getting too cold for topwater up there, but I'm sure you'll catch a bunch of fish on them next summer!!! Keep up the good work!!! Thanks Glen!!! I think you should pm me you doctors phone number so that I can book an appointment for detox looks good! Thanks mbosh1980!!! Got your pm and thanks for your suggestion Look good bud. Just a tip, you may want to spread the hooks out a bit. Even put the last treble in the rear end, add a feathered treble actually to one a see if there is a difference. Try weighting one in the rear end etc... Custom baits are very very addicting. Like the sig too. Thanks Harrison!!! That's a good point! The eyelids are screw on type and I use glue on the thread to secure them.... On my next prototype will definitely space them out and put one closer to the end.... Next one will be a jointed one i like them jaques they look nice! i dont see why they wouldnt work! Thanks Matt!!! Another set of hooks in the rear end... Thanks Beans!!! That's another possibility! I agree also. Put some hooks on the end, but more often than often, they will hit that thing dead center. The only thing is that the hooks wil be easier to spit. Give it a shot and get back to us. I'm not sure if bass will be active on the top water at this time of year but the pike and musky will be. Thanks Johnny Bass!!! Will report back the results for sure Second set of hooks should be in the rear. Often the strike is a follow/ grab from the tail. You'll miss the short strike. Thanks Bruce!!! That would be the perfect spot for those finicky followers and light biters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Nice going there Thanks LeXX!!! Nice custom baits! Thanks Dusky!!! Since today is gabage day...no they won't work... so just set them on top of your garbage can, And i'll make sure there taken care of ..... Hey Paul.... I left one on your door step late last night.... Did you see it on your out this morning?? Nice baits Leechman! I second adding a tail trebble, and the feather is a nice little addition also. Can't wait to see your results out on the water. cheers, Ryan Thanks Ryan!!! HEY!why did you make 3 of them! is one for me??? never had a spook befor!!! AWESOME! The master craftmen at work! Thanks Kev!!! One is for use and the other two are for backup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 They look like great baits Jacques! You should do well with them. Curious of one thing though...why have you added a 'T' to your sig. on the baits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydub Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Looks good Jacques!! I look forward to watching the video of you walkin those dawgs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 They look like great baits Jacques! You should do well with them. Curious of one thing though...why have you added a 'T' to your sig. on the baits? Thanks Roy!!! Damm... you noticed No spell checker at hand at the time :lol: Funny thing is, I only noticed it when I had put the second coat of varnish over :lol: OK "T" for trademark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Looks good Jacques!! I look forward to watching the video of you walkin those dawgs! Thanks Jay!!! Yes I will make another video of it soon I hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xkempx Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Good wood work. Next time you need to use an Exterior wood finsh varathane, A nice air bush would look good to. next investment for ya. I'll like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Good wood work. Next time you need to use an Exterior wood finsh varathane, A nice air bush would look good to. next investment for ya. I'll like it. Thanks xkempx!!! My father in law has one of those air brush..... may be I can borrow it for the next bacth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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