My new swimbait

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My new swimbait

Postby RhettWheeler » Tue Jan 20, 2015 7:58 am

Started a new sculpt a few weeks ago
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj23 ... 86f5e8.jpg
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj23 ... 19678a.jpg

Molded the blank with some HS3

Started pouring, this is what I've come up with so far. Still deciding on eyes, alumisol hardness, etc. Initial testing is going good with an 8/0 weighted swimbait hook, but looking to upgrade to maybe even a 10/0.

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj23 ... 80674b.jpg
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj23 ... 5afd41.jpg
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj23 ... 6fd5dc.jpg
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj23 ... 5846d2.jpg
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj23 ... 88ecd8.jpg
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj23 ... 0ecc1e.jpg

Does this one look ok for Herring? Any suggestions on what I can do to make it look better? Obviously haven't touched up much yet with alumidust, nor have i added eyes.
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj23 ... 0cf3d9.jpg
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Re: My new swimbait

Postby Mike - Alumilite » Tue Jan 20, 2015 10:23 am

Can't comment on the herring question but I think they look great! Would love to see some video of it in the water ... but I'm sure everything is frozen there. Nice work and please keep us posted with your progress.

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Re: My new swimbait

Postby warpsyrhead » Mon Feb 09, 2015 12:23 pm

Great looking as always, Rhett. I'm a big fan of your work!
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Re: My new swimbait

Postby bassfighter1 » Tue Feb 10, 2015 5:57 am

Man Those Look Awsome,Great Detail
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Re: My new swimbait

Postby aka anglinarcher » Wed Feb 11, 2015 8:53 pm

Nice, very nice work. I agree though, can't wait to see them swim when the water is not hard. :idea:
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Re: My new swimbait

Postby RhettWheeler » Thu Feb 12, 2015 8:13 am

Initial swim tests are looking good. I want the paddle to move a little more on a super slow retrieve so I used some white casting resin and a little sculpy to make the paddle angle more 90 degrees. I'll keep you guys posted once I get everything molded out.

The design, as it is, would be great as a burner for stripers, etc. Medium slow all the way up to burning retrieves look great. I want it to beat on a slower retrieve though. We'll see if the angle change takes care of that issue.
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