mepps Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 (edited) For Christmas I got a powder coat set from luremaking.com and I've been experimenting with painting whenever I have free time (which isnt very often!) My first 4-5 lures didnt turn out too well, but recently I have been able to get a nice even, smo0th coat of paint applied. I'd love to hear some opinions and suggests for designs or techniques. I mainly use #8 french blades. here goes... This is my favorite - named Blood Tiger Here is one assembled... And now my biggest lure so far - 19 inches of furry fury! I put a #5 Mepps beside it to show the size difference! Edited July 13, 2007 by mepps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 i love them all but i think the red and white and the black and yellow the best. Good work! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymikey Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 Wow... that is one huge lures. Do you actually plan on using that or is it for showcasing only? I think you should sell some here for those who are interested. Just so you can get some extra money to experiment with new luremaking. By the way... I am still waiting for more video from your Vermillion trip. (high quality please) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvio Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 I wonder how many birds died to make that lure lol. You should just put a duck on your line while your at it. Joking aside very nice lures keep at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 19"? I am jealous......lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 What is it??????????Are they not to be in the shape of a V Nice job Mepps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 Well done Clive! Some nice looking blades! Whopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepps Posted July 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 Thanks guys! I have actually used the big one, its great for trolling. I used it at LV - I had one hit, but didnt land the pike The video is being worked on by Jon, and once my move is complete (moving to Nova Scotia, in a couple weeks) then I wil be working on editing aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 the big-boo looks great. I'd cast it. The blades look good too. Mine always end up looking clumpy.. how are you applying the powder paint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyb Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 PINK! Looks like you're having some fun wth making those baits. You know what they say "bigger bait for bigger fish" Keep us updated on the 19" bait, Love to see it hanging outta the yap of a large toothy critter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonfisher Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 Now you are moving to Nova Scotia? Mepps, The Rolling Stone! Rolling stones collect no moss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymikey Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 Moving all the way to Nova Scotia? Do you plan to live in every Canadian cities? or is fishing in Ontario too crowded for you ? Well enjoy and hope to see that exciting video soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 Thanks guys! I have actually used the big one, its great for trolling. I used it at LV - I had one hit, but didnt land the pike The video is being worked on by Jon, and once my move is complete (moving to Nova Scotia, in a couple weeks) then I wil be working on editing aswell. Dang and we did not get out for some LSC musky action I guess you will be back in ON some day and we can hook up then I hope you live near a better bodie of water then the Thames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepps Posted July 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 Raf: I have teh spray kit from Luremaking.com, and I have a Coleman air compressor rigged to it. I heat the blades in the oven at 400 for about 5 minutes, hang them, and spray! Then back in teh oven for at least another 5 minutes at a lower temperature, this melts the excess powder and gives it a smoth finish! For deisgns, I use teflon tape wrapped around the blade, heat and spray the next layer - sometimes adding a third layer. They dont look as perfect as I would like, but the fish dont seem to mind. PF, MM: My girl is from Nova Scotia, and we want the baby born out near the ocean, plus her family lives there! I have gone from Ontario to Mexico, to Ontario, to the BVI, to Ontario - NS was the next logical steap MrEh: I'm sure I'll be back in Ontario for soem fishing next year! I havent been able to do any musky fishing yet, but I will be headign to Jack lake in a couple weeks, so im sure a few musky will surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 (edited) Well I guess it,s bye, bye, bass spinner baits then.LOL Yer going to love the east coast,well as far as east yer going .It only gets better the further east you go.LOL Best of times to you and yer girl and the new coming. TC and keep us all posted. No need for pictures,we know where it comes from.LOL Edited July 13, 2007 by misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymikey Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 19" must be for salt water fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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