rile Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Im getting excited now that the big pike seem to be getting active, I think the water temps still need to drop a little before they start hiting the bigger baits but ive got a few smaller ones on my baits so far and lots of followers. Here are I few ive made up that im sure will get bit, the polka dot one already has a few battle scars. The gliders are maple, ive been making them for a while, but im most excited about the minnow baits, they are 6" long out of cedar and have a real wide wobble and a slow rise, should be great for twitching! I also made a jake stye bait 9" long with an aluminum lip I plan to troll later in the year, enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfish Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Some great talent there....nice job !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smatone2k Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 I like do u sell any I like do u sell any Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass2mouth Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Pretty nice man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Hey rile .....good stuff ! They look real good for those nasty critters . Those pictures you posted a while back of your pike proves they really work well . Have you made any jointed ones ? I like using a J13 Rapala for them , even with a steel leader the action is good . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rile Posted September 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Forgot to post the jake style lure, here u go, 9" long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rile Posted September 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Hey rile .....good stuff ! They look real good for those nasty critters . Those pictures you posted a while back of your pike proves they really work well . Have you made any jointed ones ? I like using a J13 Rapala for them , even with a steel leader the action is good . Yes, I have made some, and plan to make a jointed version of the minnowbait pictured but I have always had better luck on straight baits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainplanet Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Some great looking craftsmanship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoeBaggin Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 You have some nice talent there! Truly. RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightfisher Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Great looking lures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyfisher Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Nice lures. They should work great up north Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkins Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakeman4 Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 The pattern and finish on that jake style lure is amazing! Get some start to finish shots next time you get a chance...are those just eyelet screws that hold the hooks. Incredible work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rile Posted September 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Thanks, sure, ill do a step by step next time a make a batch if enough people are interested. They are screw eyes specifically made for lure making, .092 stainless with 2" of thread into the wood. I epoxy them in aswell, They will never pull out especially in maple, a hook will straighten or a rod will snap before they do. The split rings i use are triple wound and rated at 260lbs for the smaller ones and i believe 360lbs for the largers lures. I also seal the baits with a coat of thinned epoxy which soaks in and strengthens the wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudge Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 nice..those look identical too jakes.....some nice hardware on them aswell...i wouldn't worry about the screw eyes pulling out as much as i would worry about them twisting out....epoxyed or not...big muskie and pike will destroy the toughest baits,especially when the pike go into the death roll...LOL.....have you ever thought of T'ing your trebles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rile Posted September 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Yes i T them some times. Its a proven method, no way they would twist out, many high end bait makers use the same method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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