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woodsac | Sat Jan-15-05 01:52 PM |
Member since Jul 17th 2002
859 posts
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#489, "WSL Swimbait"
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I will never question the price of swimbaits again :-) This was my 1st attempt at making a wood bait. Lots of time and effort. I know it will get easier as time goes on, but I see what it takes to make a quality bait now.
And no, I won't be offering these for sale. At least no time soon :P This bait is 8" long nose to tail and weighs 3 oz. It shadows all of my other swimbaits in girth.
http://www.calfishing.com/dc/user_files/3133.jpg
I've still got a lot to learn and the baits got a few imperfections, but I'm sure it'll still catch fish :+ Attachment
#1, (.jpg file)
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RE: WSL Swimbait,
calicokid,
Jan 15th 2005, #1
RE: WSL Swimbait,
woodsac,
Jan 15th 2005, #2
RE: WSL Swimbait,
Tm Customs,
Jan 15th 2005, #3
RE: WSL Swimbait,
Bigdaddybasspmp,
Jan 16th 2005, #4
RE: WSL Swimbait,
nathan,
Jan 17th 2005, #5
RE: WSL Swimbait,
Lightninrod,
Jan 17th 2005, #6
RE: WSL Swimbait,
woodsac,
Jan 17th 2005, #7
RE: WSL Swimbait,
nemorino,
Jan 17th 2005, #8
RE: WSL Swimbait,
woodsac,
Jan 17th 2005, #9
RE: WSL Swimbait,
Wade,
Jan 17th 2005, #10
RE: WSL Swimbait,
woodsac,
Jan 17th 2005, #11
RE: WSL Swimbait,
Tm Customs,
Jan 21st 2005, #17
RE: WSL Swimbait,
woodsac,
Jan 21st 2005, #18
RE: WSL Swimbait,
Tm Customs,
Jan 21st 2005, #19
RE: WSL Swimbait,
woodsac,
Jan 20th 2005, #16
RE: WSL Swimbait,
Wade,
Jan 21st 2005, #20
RE: WSL Swimbait,
woodsac,
Jan 21st 2005, #21
RE: WSL Swimbait,
Wade,
Jan 21st 2005, #22
RE: WSL Swimbait,
Henry Shorr,
Jan 19th 2005, #12
RE: WSL Swimbait,
woodsac,
Jan 19th 2005, #13
RE: WSL Swimbait,
Henry Shorr,
Jan 19th 2005, #14
RE: WSL Swimbait,
Wade,
Jan 20th 2005, #15
RE: WSL Swimbait,
Hooked_Up,
Feb 16th 2005, #23
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woodsac | Sat Jan-15-05 03:17 PM |
Member since Jul 17th 2002
859 posts
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#491, "RE: WSL Swimbait"
In response to Reply # 1
Sat Jan-15-05 03:29 PM by woodsac
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Thanks Jake. Ya I recognize your user name.
I meant to add some red gill marks, but I forgot. I'm gonna try and carve some gills into the next one. It was fun to make, frustrating at the same time. I used spray paint to paint it with cause I don't have an airbrush :+
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#494, "RE: WSL Swimbait"
In response to Reply # 3
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Nice looking bait, theres a big learnig curve when it comes to wood. Sometimes the time invested making it is almost as rewarding as fishing it. Andrew
http://www.webspawner.com/users/bigdaddybasspimp/index.html
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Lightninrod | Mon Jan-17-05 08:57 AM |
Member since Oct 31st 2003
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#496, "RE: WSL Swimbait"
In response to Reply # 5
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Very Nice! You did some great work there.
I assume the concave joint that looks like bare wood is sealed?
Dan "Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less"
Deo Vindice
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woodsac | Mon Jan-17-05 09:49 AM |
Member since Jul 17th 2002
859 posts
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#497, "RE: WSL Swimbait"
In response to Reply # 6
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Thanks guys. That's just a reflection Dan. It's sealed and painted. I know you can't really see it in the pic, but the color on the side is pink over gold, over pink. With a light scale pattern. It's got a nice color change when you rotate it in the light.
I'm working on another right now. My original design has 2 joints and a different hinge. But I thought I'd better take it easy for my 1st :P
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nemorino | Mon Jan-17-05 10:34 AM |
Member since Nov 04th 2003
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#498, "RE: WSL Swimbait"
In response to Reply # 7
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Great looking plug. If you don't mind me asking, what size/type of eye screws did you use? I have a plug that I shaped and haven't been able to finish because I can't figure out what eye screws to use. The ones at Lowes/HomeDepot seem so short I am affraid that a fish would pull them out.
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Sonny
2004 - 6 Bass 2 Trout $219.20 in Gear
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woodsac | Mon Jan-17-05 12:02 PM |
Member since Jul 17th 2002
859 posts
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#501, "RE: WSL Swimbait"
In response to Reply # 8
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Sonny the hook eye screws are .092 stainless steel 1" from stamina. The line tie is from home depot. It's 3/4" long. I used devcon epoxy with all of them. Used a small wire to put some in the hole, then put a drop on the tip of the threads before I ran them in.
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woodsac | Mon Jan-17-05 06:50 PM |
Member since Jul 17th 2002
859 posts
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#509, "RE: WSL Swimbait"
In response to Reply # 10
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You're right Wade, lathe. Started with a piece of 2x2 pine.
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woodsac | Fri Jan-21-05 07:52 AM |
Member since Jul 17th 2002
859 posts
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#531, "RE: WSL Swimbait"
In response to Reply # 17
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Taylor, just a month ago you said you just made your 1st wood swimbait? And in the last 2 months you've asked what swimbaits to buy because you've never really fished them. You even said you didn't own anything that was 9" or bigger. Now you're a pro telling me how to make baits?
If you look at the picture, the lip is straight down. No weight is needed. Weight is not going to change the resistance applied to the tail. You also told me to make one with a flat joint? What the hell is that all about? There are only 2 or 3 big wood baits on the market right now, and you said for yourself you've never fished baits that big? Then you went as far as saying you bought 2 12" Slammers. Why buy them if you don't like the action? They don't have flat joints. Make sure you read all of your posts to get your stories straight before you try and tell me something else that makes no sense at all!
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woodsac | Thu Jan-20-05 07:55 PM |
Member since Jul 17th 2002
859 posts
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#528, "RE: WSL Swimbait"
In response to Reply # 5
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Well I finally got the bait wet. And it didn't swim :( I put one of the tails I poured on a Slammer and it didn't swim either. Put a Slammer tail on my bait and it swam perfect. What's the saying 'Don't try and re-invent the wheel"?
It might just need to be longer, but I think it would look funny sticking out there 3 inches :P Back to the drawing board.
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woodsac | Fri Jan-21-05 09:57 AM |
Member since Jul 17th 2002
859 posts
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#534, "RE: WSL Swimbait"
In response to Reply # 20
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Thanks Wade. That was pretty much the same response I got from Mattlures. And we all know he makes a good swimbait. ;-) I didn't know that is what would happen. I was just looking for something a little different with a fat, compact appearance.
What was funny, is when I reeled in fast with the boot tail on, the nose of the bait would pull under water. The only thing above the surface was the tail splashing water side to side. It made a pretty good 'fleeing fish' bait. Looked like it was trying to get away.
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woodsac | Wed Jan-19-05 06:20 PM |
Member since Jul 17th 2002
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#525, "RE: WSL Swimbait"
In response to Reply # 12
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Thanks Henry. I don't see anything wrong with those? They just need some finishing and some water :7
I remember the rat you made awhile back. That was nice. I'm guessing the ones in the pic are the trial baits?
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Hooked_Up | Wed Feb-16-05 06:39 AM |
Member since Mar 27th 2003
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#622, "RE: WSL Swimbait"
In response to Reply # 15
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That looks great make some more and im sure people will pick tham up. Talk is cheap; Just show me the picture!
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