Better not quit my day job

[old man]

Not much going on this winter so i decided to try to make a bait. no work of art by any means although it works pretty good. I was shocked at how much i had to spend to make this. I will never again complain about the price of muskie baits. No one is getting rich making them.

[ontherise]

I'm not a musky fisherman but I think it looks pretty damn good!

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[Tigerhunter]

Nice! I am working on a jointed swimbait at the moment too. It is very expensive but if you get one you like it is well worth the cost. Alumilite is expensive, you can find cheaper products online. Even with the 40% off coupon at hobby lobby, alumilite is still more than comporable resins and rtv. What did you use to paint and clear coat it?

[Sk8man]

Nice work! On the plus side the components will probably never get any cheaper and that lure looks as though it should be able to survive any disaster that befalls it (big teeth included)   Great way to while away the winter doldrums....

[BlueEye]

Nice job old man. Very cool

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[bailey]

And where else would you find whishey dipped hooks lol

[Steelheader]

Very nice job, catching a trophy is a hundred times more gratifying when it comes on your own design.

Happy hunting

[Legacy]

Very nice job, catching a trophy is a hundred times more gratifying when it comes on your own design.

 

[BSmaster]

That lure looks fantastic.  How much bourbon did it take to finish it?

[old man]

That lure looks fantastic. How much bourbon did it take to finish it?

a lot. I clear coated it with a spray bomb of clear enamel. But when i used it it got all sticky. I had to repaint it and clear coat it with epoxy.

[rnsurfnturf]

^{I think that looks awesome!  However I am not a fish!}  

^{Nice work!}

 

^{I have been tossing around the idea of making some baits. I think it would be fun and extremely rewarding if it catches fish!}

^{I wanted to try the making baits with real fish skin ....}

[justtracytrolling]

Nice work old man! Its not about saving money...its about doing it yourself! I cant wait to read how it works! I have to admit its a tempting hobby, but I cant keep up with everything now!

Tim,

They stretch eel skins over plugs for stipers...of course 1 big walleye, pike, musky, or tiger and I bet the fish skin is shredded!

justin

[old man]

this is a viper minnow. It is covered with real cobra skin. As we know,cobras are a staple in the esox diet. I fell for it,$65. Never even been followed.

[old man]

this is my personal best at spending money on muskie baits. It's a lucky lure esox v-2. $196. It looks soooooo good in the water. Never been bit. Almost got divorced again over that one.

[muskiedreams]

I would be afraid to use it. It's bad enough to loose a fish but if a lure like that is in its mouth, it would be a heartbreaker. Although on the other hand, a few toothmarks on it woukd help to justify the price. I would definitely be tripple checking line and leader before using it.

[Nautitroller]

You musky guys make me laugh, just like my box call collection for turkeys!  These lures/calls catch way more hunters and fishermen.  No wonder our wifes don't understand!  But how many purses do they have??? LOL!

[BSmaster]

You musky guys make me laugh, just like my box call collection for turkeys!  These lures/calls catch way more hunters and fishermen.  No wonder our wifes don't understand!  But how many purses do they have??? LOL!

True True True.