muskymatt Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 I've been making baits for a few years now and have through trail and error improved on some techniques and feel I have it pretty good now. Here is a step by step on how I get to the finished product, only thing lacking is the painted picture which I will have within the next couple days. I also paint all my own baits and have gotten pretty decent with my air brush. It's amazing how quickly baits can go together...and lots of fun too. Let me know what you think.. The materials Tracing the template ready to cut out Ready to install the thru wire Thru wire cut and hole drilled for lead Wire bent and ready to glue Clamp Glued Cut out lexan bills and sand to perfection ready to install The lead pot, pour into holes Ready to paint Stay tuned for some pretty sweet paint pics after I give them 3 coats of primer.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 looking good so far.. lots of work goes into them eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anders Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 very impressive...looking forward to seeing the finished products Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 they look great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 in the words of Freddy Prince...."LOOOOOOKEEEEENG GOOOOOD!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymatt Posted May 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 looking good so far.. lots of work goes into them eh? Not too bad actually, I figure from start until ready for paint is about 25 min per bait not including glue drying time which is about 2 hrs. I make them in batches of 6 and can have 6 ready for glueing in about 1.5 hrs. Glueing and shaping takes a while but not bad. Painting can take up to 25 min per bait and then coating with nuluster will take 20 min each time, 3 times over 3 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 odd.... no images are showing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 Their looking excellent so far Matt, I'll be watching for the finished product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 odd.... no images are showing. That's 'cause they're real STEALTHY baits for Muskie!!! Nice work Matt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykester Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 That is looking pretty awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 nice looking baits Matt cant wait to see them painted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 ok there they are! cant wait to see em' done up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gbfisher Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 ok there they are! cant wait to see em' done up! I can't wait to see the results from the finnished work. Nice deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 looks sexy indeed. What's the length on these baits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymatt Posted May 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 looks sexy indeed. What's the length on these baits? average 6"-6.5" and a bit. should have a finished product by Mon-Tues.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymatt Posted May 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Here's another one ...a little less weight added and a bigger bill will give it a different action. Almost time to clean the shop and get the airbrush out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle7273 Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Looks like a fun project to try with the kids. Imagine how excited they would be to catch a fish on a bait they made themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archer379 Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 great work! that looks like a nice winter hobbie i may give it a try myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outllaw Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 very cool musky matt. i may give it a try.. your work bench is too clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepps Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 I`d like too see one in red and white with the CH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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