Handlebarz Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 (edited) Here are the first batch of HandleBarZ Flashabou musky bucktails. I have been playing around for a couple years now and like to tie some lures I love tying bucktails and had bought some of the flashabou a couple seasons ago but was not impressed with it as it would twist a lot but with the Newer Magnum Flashabou I was more then happy with the results from tying this stuff just tying with it you know it feels strong enough to put in front of the big girls and the test market over the last few season has been great with all the rage for bigger baits and flashabou like double cowgirls and other double 10 and 13 blades. Well here is my take on them most have a size 8 colorado or indiana blade there is one 13 and one mag willow 5 that is 7" other then that we have alot of luck with smaller blades here on Lake St.Clair. Edited June 6, 2010 by Mike P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Nice Christmas tree ornaments Mike !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 They look good Mike, very nice work !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadadude Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 (edited) They look nice, however when I use flash I find alittle goes along way. I prefer to use bucktail and only use a few strands of flash to enhance the bait.I'm not a big fan of to much flash unless I'm tying Twinkle flies for Salmon fish'in Anyway I'd be interested to see how they work,you may be on to somthing. They gotta cost a bit using that much flash Edited May 31, 2010 by canadadude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted May 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Thanks guys Wayne I will not show the wife your post she can just wait until December 16th to see where they will go in the off season right now she just wants her clock back Canada Dude this is nothing new on the market just something fun for me to do at the house they do cost a fair bit but still alot cheaper then buying them in a store and ya have some fun at the same time. I was using the normal Flashabou but it is just not good enough and I have cut up alot of baits I made as they would tangle and twist into the blades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepps Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Looking good Mike, I can't wait to see them up close! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Awesome Mike! I'll take the next 4 bud, thanks! lol PS: Who is this MikeP guy EH? (nice avatar btw) ha haha Cheers, Ron... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 Looking good Mike, I can't wait to see them up close! Okay, I had a chance to see them up close. Very nice! Here's a chance to see them in action... HandleBarZ "Confusion" They glory shot And the payoff Nice debut for a bait, Mike! First time in the water and they were enough to win the Muskies Canada Opener with a thick 45"er. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syn Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 (edited) Brilliant Mike!!! Congrats on the win Slowpoke! Edited June 6, 2010 by Syn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 When does the new factory outlet open Mike??? Great stuff Brian!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 Very nice. The only thing better than making your own lures is when you actually catch fish on them!!!Makes the catch all the more sweeter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted June 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 Thanks for the props Brian and sorry I could not give you the first one of that color it would not be fair to have it sit on a shelf beside your trophy SYN thank you Wayne I would love to do nothing more then make lures that would be almost a dream job next to owning a camp and make lures. I will sell some and not have the inflated prices so that regular fishermen/women can afford them. Will figure that out soon enough. Johhny You are right it sure was a great feeling to have that one go off it was not out to long either we (well I) lost two more on it after Brian got that one. When the end of the day was here this is how it totaled Brian 1 Mike 1 Musky 5 What a great way to start the season off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutnMuskieHunter Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 The baits look good Mike!! ......Congrats Brian, that's a nice way to start the season off!!! 13 more days and it opens up here in Zone 12... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 (edited) Great looking baits there Mike and the proof that you have a design that can catch fish. COngrats on your win Brian. Just two more weeks and I'll take my turn. Edited June 6, 2010 by Rich Clemens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 NICE! Good to see Dupois (sp) with a big ol smile on his face too. Way to go Brian, now you will have to listen to that MP guy taking credit for the rest of the season! ha ha ha.... just razzin Mike, good to see your spinners working out to a great start of the season bud. Cheers, Ron... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted June 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 I here ya on that side Ron but on the down fall he will just take out his trophy and win that round of arguing kinda like some time I remember a couple years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 nice going really nice looking lures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 Way to go Brian, now you will have to listen to that MP guy taking credit for the rest of the season! That's okay Ron, I'm just honoured to be part of the HandleBarZ Pro Staff and looking forward to getting the tournament shirts and boat wrap. Maybe Nissan will sponser me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bly Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 Sweet looking tails Mike and Brian....congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted June 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 Thanks Terry and Carol. Now for Brian heck I wish I could sponsor my self let alone have a staff LOL. I have something for ya for next time we get out you should like it I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 Those look Awesome Mike. I've been playing around myself making a few of those. I'll be taking mine to Lakair to see if the girls up there like them. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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