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Finally got to a couple cranks that have been waiting for some attention. Can’t wait to run these this weekend! No crazy paint jobs, but the fish don’t mind... I hope!
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the lures look awesome ! I've thought of trying to make some . One question I have is how do you run the wire straight thru the wood ? Do you split the wood and glue together again ? Jim
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QUOTE (fishnjim @ Nov 08, 2018 - 09:17 pm)
the lures look awesome ! I've thought of trying to make some . One question I have is how do you run the wire straight thru the wood ? Do you split the wood and glue together again ? Jim
Hi Jim,
The wire through has a few possible ways to install it.
Split bait, as you mentioned... channel the wire slots, bend the wire and reattached the 2 halves
Bottom channel... create a channel in the lower half running front to back, install the wire and fill the channel with a wood shim, epoxy, wood filler, or bondo. Sand it flush, and you’re good.
Drill (the method I use) a hole from front to back all the way through and thread the wire through. Can be a pain in the butt to get right, but each one teaches you a bit more on doing it more accurately.
End of the day, trial and error is your best friend that you love to hate when doing these. I’m still getting the hang of it, but at least it’s getting to the point I can make a bait that looks okay and it runs the way I want.
I’d urge you to give it a try... it’s slightly addictive, and requires a bit of investment if you don’t have the tools, but it’s a blast to see a bait you made run like a champ!
Good luck!
I am doing a big gold glitter... hoping to have it done for the weekend! Can’t wait to see it after the paint and eyes are done!
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Excellent work, sounds very addictive, always wanted to try it, may have to invest, cant wait to see one of your creations hanging from the maw of a good fish, keep up the fantastic work
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Some very nice work there! I've been playing with a bunch of musky baits myself this year and quite enjoy painting the larger baits! I build my own molds then cast my own blanks. Faster/more durable than the wood and will never take on water. Solid wire construction. Wish I had more time to actually use them! Post pics when I figure out how.
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QUOTE (Meegs @ Nov 14, 2018 - 08:55 pm)
Some very nice work there! I've been playing with a bunch of musky baits myself this year and quite enjoy painting the larger baits! I build my own molds then cast my own blanks. Faster/more durable than the wood and will never take on water. Solid wire construction. Wish I had more time to actually use them! Post pics when I figure out how.
Based on your name, are you the “Meegs”? 😁
If so, I can imagine how much more freedom you’d have with painting muskie sized baits! Lol
I’ve considered the mold thing before, but I’m hooked on cedar!
Each material has its pros and cons, and much of the wood and through wire thing is more a show piece than functionality. The big ticket baits are wood with through wire... so naturally, I must make my life as difficult as possible. Lol
One thing is for certain... every bait will be one of a kind! That could be a very good thing, or a very bad thing! 😳
Post up some of your creations, I’d love to see what others are working on. It’s a fun little hobby that passes the time when I can’t be on the water.
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