home made swimbait

[alexgee926]

here are some pictures of a lunker punker style swimbait that i am working on. just need to add weight and paint it. any opinions or tips welcome please!

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/daf12345/435f0389-bfb7-4a84-a350-2222da315c78_zps83f27fb3.jpg (http://s55.photobucket.com/user/daf12345/media/435f0389-bfb7-4a84-a350-2222da315c78_zps83f27fb3.jpg.html)

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/daf12345/61695119-5b9d-48d8-9971-1dc1a2e42a39_zps3e38448b.jpg (http://s55.photobucket.com/user/daf12345/media/61695119-5b9d-48d8-9971-1dc1a2e42a39_zps3e38448b.jpg.html)

[Master Baiter1]

I would use some bigger trebles and split rings.

[Frequent Flyer]

I would use some bigger trebles and split rings.

X2, without a doubt

[alexgee926]

those are size x1 owner hooks but yeah maybe putting some size two on there wouldnt hurt

[alexgee926]

the bait is 8 inches so it kind of makes the hooks look a little smaller then they are.

[fishermanx14]

use st-66's they are the strongest. If its a 8in punker put on some 2/0 stingers

[carpanglerdude]

Nice work!

[FishingwithDave]

Looks really good and you've got some skills! Are those screw in eyes? If so, any worries about them pulling out?

Please share pics when you finish it up.

FWD

[alexgee926]

here are some pictures of the finished lure

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/daf12345/86d2a849-e41d-4922-8f40-1dd5c8af7a02_zpseeea1f13.jpg (http://s55.photobucket.com/user/daf12345/media/86d2a849-e41d-4922-8f40-1dd5c8af7a02_zpseeea1f13.jpg.html)

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/daf12345/f03c0540-35d9-44de-825f-9a0f0ce5f9a4_zps30866ac2.jpg (http://s55.photobucket.com/user/daf12345/media/f03c0540-35d9-44de-825f-9a0f0ce5f9a4_zps30866ac2.jpg.html)

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/daf12345/9a33333c-93f6-4cbf-bcb9-d8c9aebb4f22_zpsa1efa605.jpg (http://s55.photobucket.com/user/daf12345/media/9a33333c-93f6-4cbf-bcb9-d8c9aebb4f22_zpsa1efa605.jpg.html)

[Jmac]

Dude, nice work!!!

[Viejo]

here are some pictures of the finished lure

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/daf12345/86d2a849-e41d-4922-8f40-1dd5c8af7a02_zpseeea1f13.jpg (http://s55.photobucket.com/user/daf12345/media/86d2a849-e41d-4922-8f40-1dd5c8af7a02_zpseeea1f13.jpg.html)

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/daf12345/f03c0540-35d9-44de-825f-9a0f0ce5f9a4_zps30866ac2.jpg (http://s55.photobucket.com/user/daf12345/media/f03c0540-35d9-44de-825f-9a0f0ce5f9a4_zps30866ac2.jpg.html)

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/daf12345/9a33333c-93f6-4cbf-bcb9-d8c9aebb4f22_zpsa1efa605.jpg (http://s55.photobucket.com/user/daf12345/media/9a33333c-93f6-4cbf-bcb9-d8c9aebb4f22_zpsa1efa605.jpg.html)

Very professional and creative work!

[PokerFish]

Great looking work. If those are screw-in eyes, however, like FishingwithDave mentioned, I would be worried about them pulling out.

[FlamingTube]

Awesome Those are some Mad Skills :Thumbs Up:

[alexgee926]

thanks brotha
Dude, nice work!!!

[alexgee926]

thank you! im looking to start selling custom made swimbaits if i find other creative lure makers to help out some.
Very professional and creative work!

[justice11]

how did you paint it? and what kind of clear coat did you use?? and it looks nice!

[Jig-Guy]

Great work by you! As soon as I saw the pictures in your post I thought you needed larger hooks. Your bait is awesome and the paint job looks like a 10. I bet there is a lot of work to make a swimbait as nice as yours. Good luck making them for sale.