Update on the Crank Baits & Spinnerbaits

[Leecher]

Like I said in my previous post, here's an update on the rattling crank baits I was making. Got a couple of clear coats on.... looks similar to a white BigO

 

 

Finished installing the split rings and hooks then last Monday I had sent in an order into Luremaking.com and received it today. In this order I chose the different components and colors to make my own spinnerbaits. Ordered enough to make 10 spinnerbaits and wasn't disappointed

 

 

The spinnerbait heads were unpainted so I started to paint them but I needed something to hang them on..... so I improvised.... used my ice fishing rods & holders

Here they are after a couple of coats of white

 

 

 

Then added the final touch to the eyes and applied a couple of clear coats

 

 

 

After that, well I couldn't resist so I made one chartreuse and one white just to see

Results - White

 

 

Chartreuse

 

 

I like these two color patterns and think will be killer for bass, pike and pickerel. The great thing about it is, it cost me $3.86 each

 

Here's the rundown of the components that I chose:

 

1/4oz Ultra heads unpainted

Molded 3D eyes 5/32" glow/black

5" Silicon Skirts white/hot pink tip & chartreuse/orange tip

Fluorescent 3D acrylic beads pink & yellow #4

Crane swivel nickel color #7

Split rings - bright stainless steel #3

Stirrup clevices nickel color #3

Colorado blades - Steel hammered nickel #3

Willowleaf blades - Steel hammered nickel #3 1/2

 

Hope you enjoy

Leechman

[TroutnMuskieHunter]

Great looking baits Jacques!!!!!

[Leecher]

Great looking baits Jacques!!!!!

 

Thanks Steve!!! They turned out pretty good... can't wait to try them

[Garry2Rs]

Personally, I have always used metal beads because I'm afraid that Acrilic beads will shatter when I bounce my baits off of rocks and docks etc.

Let us know how yours workout.

Thanks

Garry2R's

[mercman]

Hey Jacques !! I guess you must be eating in Restaurants alot lately !!! cant see you using your kitchen since you turned it into a lure manufacturing plant !!!

I got some kits a month ago. Waiting till January so i dont go into hibernation mode.

Nice job on the lures BTW

[archer379]

my daughter wants to get me one of the kits that they sell form x mas can't wait

[Leecher]

Personally, I have always used metal beads because I'm afraid that Acrilic beads will shatter when I bounce my baits off of rocks and docks etc.

Let us know how yours workout.

Thanks

Garry2R's

 

Good point Garry!!! The reason I chose the acrylic beads vs the metal ones is because they illuminate under water and wanted to match the color of the head and skirt

Thanks for your insights

I'll certainly report on how they workout

 

Hey Jacques !! I guess you must be eating in Restaurants alot lately !!! cant see you using your kitchen since you turned it into a lure manufacturing plant !!!

I got some kits a month ago. Waiting till January so i dont go into hibernation mode.

Nice job on the lures BTW

 

LOL Thanks Paul!!! No, that was after supper LOL just to relax actually Looking forward to seeing your lures when you get around to it

[Leecher]

my daughter wants to get me one of the kits that they sell form x mas can't wait

 

I'm a 100% sure you're going to like them archer379

I know I do

[Dondorfish]

Nicely done Leechman - looking forward to the reports on how they performed!

 

Don

[Leecher]

Nicely done Leechman - looking forward to the reports on how they performed!

Don

 

Thanks Don!!! Can't wait to try them

[misfish]

They,ll never sell here on Simcoe.White is the color here.LOL

 

Very nice Jacques.

 

JMO,I dont like the closed/twist loop. I preferr the open style.IMO,gives better vibration.

 

Also try the combination of a nickle smooth willow and a brass colorado combo.

Edited November 20, 2010 by BrianB

[Garry2Rs]

If you find that you have to change them please let me know.

 

A few years ago when I was making a lot of Musky baits I bought a ton of nickle and brass beads in different sizes.

 

 

I still have hundreds on hand and would be pleased to mail you whatever you need if it turns out that you have to retro-fit with metal ones.

Edited November 20, 2010 by garry2rs

[fishinguypat]

I bought a few of the colour patterns you made, do the red and white work good?

[Muskieman]

C'est beau mon homme!!!

 

Les Entreprises Leechman Inc.2010

 

Is stock available on the TSE yet?

 

Randy

[Leecher]

They,ll never sell here on Simcoe.White is the color here.LOL

Very nice Jacques.

JMO,I dont like the closed/twist loop. I preferr the open style.IMO,gives better vibration.

Also try the combination of a nickle smooth willow and a brass colorado combo.

 

LOL Thanks Brian!!! You mean the R-bend type.... I've got those in my tackle box and used them with wire leaders and they don't perform like the twisted ones.... they get caught up I now tie directly to the lure and have no problems what so ever

 

As for the blades, the steel hammered nickel is more appealing to me and in my opinion will produce more reflection in the water

 

If you find that you have to change them please let me know.

A few years ago when I was making a lot of Musky baits I bought a ton of nickle and brass beads in different sizes.

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I still have hundreds on hand and would be pleased to mail you whatever you need if it turns out that you have to retro-fit with metal ones.

 

Awesome Garry I'll certainly not hesitate in asking if I have to retro-fit

Thanks my friend!!!

 

I bought a few of the colour patterns you made, do the red and white work good?

 

I haven't tried them yet but I'm confident the red & white will work as expected..... those 2 colors have been around for some time now in different lure types, like the infamous red & white spoon (red Devil) so I think fish will react the same.... only way to find out is to give them a try

 

C'est beau mon homme!!!

Les Entreprises Leechman Inc.2010

Is stock available on the TSE yet?

Randy

 

Merci Randy!!! I'm afraid TSE stock is not available yet but a future possibility

Edited November 21, 2010 by Leechman

[WeedLine]

The spinnerbaits look great Leechman! I really like the red/white combo. Try making a couple with bigger blades too. They will give off more flash and vibration. Those look like they would catch some pike in the spring.

[fish_fishburn]

Hey Leechman, those baits look like you have been making them for years. All I can say is they look awesome. Good job and hold on tight when you start firing them around your favorite spots.

[Spiel]

I think this pretty much sums it up Jacques.

[Rod Caster]

Very nice work. I look forward to seeing pics of those with some hawgs stuck on 'em!

[archer379]

just wondering do you think that the kit is the best way to go or should i just order the bits and pieces seperatly

[Leecher]

The spinnerbaits look great Leechman! I really like the red/white combo. Try making a couple with bigger blades too. They will give off more flash and vibration. Those look like they would catch some pike in the spring.

 

Thanks WeedLine!!! Good point on the blade size

 

Hey Leechman, those baits look like you have been making them for years. All I can say is they look awesome. Good job and hold on tight when you start firing them around your favorite spots.

 

Thanks fish_fishburn!!! I can't wait to give them a try

 

I think this pretty much sums it up Jacques.

 

Thanks Chris!!!

 

Very nice work. I look forward to seeing pics of those with some hawgs stuck on 'em!

 

Thanks Rod Caster!!!

 

just wondering do you think that the kit is the best way to go or should i just order the bits and pieces seperatly

 

archer, if it's your first time building spinnerbaits, I recommend buying a kit so you get familiar with the different components and also the kits come with step by step instructions on how to put it together which is great.

 

That's what I did for my very first ones I did a little homework before ordering separately (choosing the different component size) and I'm quite happy with the end results

 

Hope this helps you make your decision.

[Cudz]

I like the closed loop way better than the R bend just for the reason you mentioned. I actually sold all my R bend spinnerbaits because of this.

Jacques, I still have your original big O replica and I did use it this year but still no luck with it. I will send it back to you so you can have it for your museum but I will do so at the end of spring. I want one more shot at catching a fish with your original. I have not forgotten and it is still in good condition.

Congrats on the spinnerbaits, I love them

[Leecher]

I like the closed loop way better than the R bend just for the reason you mentioned. I actually sold all my R bend spinnerbaits because of this.

Jacques, I still have your original big O replica and I did use it this year but still no luck with it. I will send it back to you so you can have it for your museum but I will do so at the end of spring. I want one more shot at catching a fish with your original. I have not forgotten and it is still in good condition.

Congrats on the spinnerbaits, I love them

 

Thanks Chris!!! Yes "little woody"..... I remember now No need to send it back as I have made another version of it with some slight modifications.... just didn't have the time to test this year.... plus I have one that I glued onto a plaque on my trophy wall

 

Glad you're going to give it another go Hope you can nail one with it

Tight lines