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Title: My First Handmade Lure
Post by: fishbrain on July 18, 2012, 09:35:10 AM
I made my first lure yesterday hand shaped made the hangers & bib all from scratch now is ready for paint. I don't think any lure manufactures should be worried as the cost of time & materials it would  retail  for around $200   :)) .Anyway it will be ready for the next Cod Trip maybe get me a Greenfish off the surface nothing would be better than that.
Cheers Brad
Title: Re: My First Handmade Lure
Post by: takrat on July 18, 2012, 04:32:54 PM
Brad,
You might want to take a stand at the lure expo Fitzy's got going mate. At $200 per they'll be standing in line. Frank Prokop may call you at any time! I just love Cod on surface lures.
JD
Title: Re: My First Handmade Lure
Post by: bushwacker on July 18, 2012, 05:05:57 PM
Yeeeeeeahhhh ive been mucking around aswell  ::)
Title: Re: My First Handmade Lure
Post by: fishbrain on July 18, 2012, 08:07:01 PM
Brad,
You might want to take a stand at the lure expo Fitzy's got going mate. At $200 per they'll be standing in line. Frank Prokop may call you at any time! I just love Cod on surface lures.
JD
Yeah JD I see it now one sale &  i will be out of stock. :))
Title: Re: My First Handmade Lure
Post by: fishbrain on July 18, 2012, 08:11:35 PM
Yeeeeeeahhhh ive been mucking around aswell  ::)
Looking good Steve ,wish I had a Airbrush have to try them out on the next Cod Trip.
Cheers Brad
Title: Re: My First Handmade Lure
Post by: bushwacker on July 18, 2012, 08:34:36 PM
Brad the cheapies are good for base colours but Iwata make some good ones with two stage triggers you should look at like the revolution. ive been trying to make paddlers like yours but having a bit of trouble with how they sit in the water did you have much trouble?

Steve
Title: Re: My First Handmade Lure
Post by: Brad H on July 18, 2012, 11:35:18 PM
 :Clap) well done Brad, top effort for a first of :thumbsup

Been making a few for the Expo, nearly finished just doing the glue ups now.



Cheers Brad
Title: Re: My First Handmade Lure
Post by: BG on July 19, 2012, 07:47:13 AM
I have been working on a HEAVY DUTY Spinner bait for you blokes.  My problem is to find a Cod now to test it on and not a lot of time to do it before the show.  And the weather hasn't helped.

BG
Title: Re: My First Handmade Lure
Post by: 4weightfanatic on July 19, 2012, 08:10:38 AM
Great looking lures guys kinda giving me a subtle kick in the axx to get motivated and hit the bench again. Well done Pat.
Title: Re: My First Handmade Lure
Post by: takrat on July 19, 2012, 11:32:57 AM
There's some awsome talent here I must day. It has almost inspired me to get off my bum and get whittlin'. I've got a half finished, no make that half started lure on the desk in front of me I may attack it again one day.
JD
Title: Re: My First Handmade Lure
Post by: takrat on July 19, 2012, 11:35:05 AM
Yeah JD I see it now one sale &  i will be out of stock. :))
Yes but look on the bright side, you can then go fishing or will have the money make another one. By the way Brad, I'm looking forward to the next installment of fishbrain productions. Great stuff.
JD
Title: Re: My First Handmade Lure
Post by: fishbrain on July 19, 2012, 09:23:43 PM
I have been working on a HEAVY DUTY Spinner bait for you blokes.  My problem is to find a Cod now to test it on and not a lot of time to do it before the show.  And the weather hasn't helped.

BG
I am sure one us on the forum give it a work out for you.
Title: Re: My First Handmade Lure
Post by: fishbrain on July 19, 2012, 09:26:06 PM
:Clap) well done Brad, top effort for a first of :thumbsup

Been making a few for the Expo, nearly finished just doing the glue ups now.



Cheers Brad
Built some nice lures there Brad I will have a closer look at the Expo.
Cheers Brad
Title: Re: My First Handmade Lure
Post by: fishbrain on July 19, 2012, 09:29:19 PM
Yes but look on the bright side, you can then go fishing or will have the money make another one. By the way Brad, I'm looking forward to the next installment of fishbrain productions. Great stuff.
JD
Won't be to far away JD hopefully staring my homemade lure .
Cheers Brad
Title: Re: My First Handmade Lure
Post by: fishbrain on July 19, 2012, 09:53:05 PM
Brad the cheapies are good for base colours but Iwata make some good ones with two stage triggers you should look at like the revolution. ive been trying to make paddlers like yours but having a bit of trouble with how they sit in the water did you have much trouble?

Steve
I will get one just have to off load some stuff in the garage , I made a cod lure as well but I put a stainless steel bib in it so it sinks but it swim great may be a good thing but I think a snag will clam it.
Brad
 
Title: Re: My First Handmade Lure
Post by: bushwacker on July 19, 2012, 10:29:45 PM
Would stanless weigh anymore than 1.6 aluminium ? if your lure body is boyant enough it should hit snags and float up over them like garra's and mcfeeters and newells  :youbeauty
Title: Re: My First Handmade Lure
Post by: fishbrain on July 19, 2012, 11:00:10 PM
Would stanless weigh anymore than 1.6 aluminium ? if your lure body is boyant enough it should hit snags and float up over them like garra's and mcfeeters and newells  :youbeauty
This thing doesn't float slowly sinks to the bottom , but gets down in the zone fast and swims off nicely who knows just have to try it .
brad


Title: Re: My First Handmade Lure
Post by: BG on July 21, 2012, 07:51:07 AM
Fellas there is a range of hooks,( can't put a name on them), that have the 2 points rather than the 3 of a treble.
I am using them on my large Spinnerbaits as they will spend a lot of time bouncing along the bottom.

The benefit is you can attach them 'hooks up'.  Show you how to make them from scratch at the Expo.

BG
Title: Re: My First Handmade Lure
Post by: fishbrain on July 22, 2012, 11:26:41 AM
Fellas there is a range of hooks,( can't put a name on them), that have the 2 points rather than the 3 of a treble.
I am using them on my large Spinnerbaits as they will spend a lot of time bouncing along the bottom.

The benefit is you can attach them 'hooks up'.  Show you how to make them from scratch at the Expo.

BG
Thanks BG ,how will I find you ?
Title: Re: My First Handmade Lure
Post by: BG on July 22, 2012, 05:17:34 PM
Static display with a large yellow board.  It will show the process o making them, I hope.

BG
Title: Re: My First Handmade Lure
Post by: Crackers on April 18, 2013, 12:40:05 AM
Nice lures
Title: Re: My First Handmade Lure
Post by: Paulie on April 18, 2013, 04:31:02 PM
Nice work , where and when is this " expo" I'd love to check these out and hopefully get some gear and try my own
Title: Re: My First Handmade Lure
Post by: Sweetwater on April 18, 2013, 06:30:12 PM
Nice work , where and when is this " expo" I'd love to check these out and hopefully get some gear and try my own


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