Leecher Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutnMuskieHunter Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 Great looking baits Jacques!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted November 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 Great looking baits Jacques!!!!! Thanks Steve!!! They turned out pretty good... can't wait to try them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry2Rs Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archer379 Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 my daughter wants to get me one of the kits that they sell form x mas can't wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted November 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted November 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dondorfish Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 Nicely done Leechman - looking forward to the reports on how they performed! Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted November 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 Nicely done Leechman - looking forward to the reports on how they performed! Don Thanks Don!!! Can't wait to try them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry2Rs Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinguypat Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 I bought a few of the colour patterns you made, do the red and white work good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 C'est beau mon homme!!! Les Entreprises Leechman Inc.2010 Is stock available on the TSE yet? Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted November 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 (edited) 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. http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc128/Garry2rs/firetiger.jpg 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeedLine Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish_fishburn Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 I think this pretty much sums it up Jacques. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Very nice work. I look forward to seeing pics of those with some hawgs stuck on 'em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archer379 Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 just wondering do you think that the kit is the best way to go or should i just order the bits and pieces seperatly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted November 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cudz Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted November 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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