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 Where does one get started
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10/27/15 05:33 AM
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Joined: Apr 2013
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COWBOYSFAN008
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Hey All,
Where/How, does someone get started into building their own baits? I suppose I could Google it, but I figure I'd ask the pros!
"On the 8th day, God created the DALLAS COWBOYS"
Real men love Jesus, don't wear scarves, pop their gum, or use an umbrella....IMO
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PHIL 4:13
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Re: Where does one get started
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10/27/15 05:42 AM
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Joined: Oct 2010
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Bradshuflin aka hunter'sdad
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I'm no pro but to get started you can watch some videos on you tube. Dakota lakes tackle has.some very nice videos as well as several others. If I can ever get caught up I would like to do some videos I have just been to far behind to spend the extra time to record and edit.
You will need a brush best bang for the buck would be the iwata neo from hobby lobby. Use the 40% coupon puts it around 50 bucks. You will need paint you can buy createx, americana, folk art from hobby lobby, or apple barrel from walmart.
A cleaning pot is a big plus for cleaning out the airbrush, you will need mixing cups, mixing sticks, reducer/water, and baits.
Bait suppliers that I use are in no particular order dingerbaits, predatorbass.com, getbitcustombaits, Dakota lakes tackle, and unpaintedlures.com.
You will need hooks and rings I purchase mine in bulk from captainhooksdiscoutwarehouse.com
This should give you a little info to think about and if you have any other questions feel free to ask. There are several others on this forum that will help you out as much as they can.
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Re: Where does one get started
[Re: COWBOYSFAN008]
#11188785
10/27/15 09:00 AM
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Joined: Apr 2013
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COWBOYSFAN008
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Man, I appreciate the response. I'm definitely gonna look into to it, I have a Hobby Lobby and a Wally World right around the corner! I look forward to ur vids too.
"On the 8th day, God created the DALLAS COWBOYS"
Real men love Jesus, don't wear scarves, pop their gum, or use an umbrella....IMO
<*\\\><
PHIL 4:13
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Re: Where does one get started
[Re: COWBOYSFAN008]
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10/27/15 11:59 AM
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Joined: May 2014
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Bois d'arc
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Hey All,
Where/How, does someone get started into building their own baits? I suppose I could Google it, but I figure I'd ask the pros! Warning!!! painting lures is addictive  . If you decide to try your hand at painting lures I have a Master G51 airbrush with spare parts (needles, hoses, tips. etc.) that I'd let go of for small $'s. It works great...not junk. Would consider sharing a few paint patterns for beginners, too. Good luck.
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Re: Where does one get started
[Re: COWBOYSFAN008]
#11189004
10/27/15 01:08 PM
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Joined: Jun 2012
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basscat dad
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start out simple with basic patterns and techniques. boisarc has suggested practicing and trying out new ideas on a piece of pvc pipe...excellent idea. precut 2" x 24" piece at home depot or lowes.
before you spend a bunch of money on blanks, use some old lures to practice. give them a light sanding to remove the finish then base coat in opaque white. you'll be amazed at how you can revive an old beat up lure.
plenty of "how to" stuff on you tube.
"dreamers have tomorrow if today does not come true"
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