Swimsquid

Questions about Making Your Own Lures

Swimsquid

Postby RhettWheeler » Mon Jan 15, 2018 2:07 pm

Had to revisit my squid design from last season- while it solved some problems as far as casting distance- I overlooked how much the current would make the bait want to flip. Made the bait more round and cylindrical and bulleted the rigging end of the bait- also added some curls for a little extra action.

Used on a 10/0 (1oz) swimbait hook. Looks really cool in the water. Just playing with colors now- I think the plain one with the red flake is my favorite though. Just kind of looks like a squid getting fired up.

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj23 ... yivcm.jpeg

Bait is roughly 7”

In case anyone is wondering how I color the baits I pour them in a pearl base color and then just alumidust- blow off excess dust then paint over it with some mend it- gives a super flexible top coat and the dust won’t rub off- only caveat is it glosses the bait a bit- I prefer it over the dip method because the mend it doesn’t fill in some of the fine detail work like clear plastisol. Just wear a mask mend it stinks to high heaven.
"Fear not the man who knows 10,000 kicks but has practiced them one time. Fear the man who knows one kick and has practiced it 10,000 times."
RhettWheeler
 
Posts: 514
Joined: Thu Apr 14, 2011 5:42 pm

Re: Swimsquid

Postby dahlberg » Tue Jan 16, 2018 7:03 am

Hey R,
those look great!! Love the skirt shape! You are on it!
best
L
Larry Dahlberg
The Hunt For Big Fish
User avatar
dahlberg
Site Admin
 
Posts: 5279
Joined: Wed Oct 11, 2006 7:49 pm
Location: Taylors Falls, Minnesota

Re: Swimsquid

Postby RhettWheeler » Tue Jan 16, 2018 7:52 am

Thanks Larry would love to send you some and get some feedback.
"Fear not the man who knows 10,000 kicks but has practiced them one time. Fear the man who knows one kick and has practiced it 10,000 times."
RhettWheeler
 
Posts: 514
Joined: Thu Apr 14, 2011 5:42 pm

Re: Swimsquid

Postby RhettWheeler » Sat Jan 27, 2018 10:30 am

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj23 ... bzzgh.jpeg

Tweaked my mold so the tentacles would face the other way. Last prototype the tentacles wanted to drag- this minor tweak using an exacto knife to trim out some small areas in the mold should do the trick and give a somewhat defensive posture when pausing the retrieve.
"Fear not the man who knows 10,000 kicks but has practiced them one time. Fear the man who knows one kick and has practiced it 10,000 times."
RhettWheeler
 
Posts: 514
Joined: Thu Apr 14, 2011 5:42 pm

Re: Swimsquid

Postby RhettWheeler » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:51 pm

https://photos.app.goo.gl/sWHNthFkNk8yQWnG3

Still dialing in the mold but they’re looking good. Can’t wait for some stripers to slurp them up.
"Fear not the man who knows 10,000 kicks but has practiced them one time. Fear the man who knows one kick and has practiced it 10,000 times."
RhettWheeler
 
Posts: 514
Joined: Thu Apr 14, 2011 5:42 pm

Re: Swimsquid

Postby RhettWheeler » Sat Jun 02, 2018 5:57 am

Saw some squid working in the shallows while I was at work last night- figured it would be a perfect time to test my swimsquid- 4th cast got a plump 33” fish
https://photos.app.goo.gl/n64ctSDUn6Pag6SD3
Just using it on a weighted swimbait hook

It was all about whiggley and the swimsquid this morning- fished about 3 hours and had nonstop action on the customs. Harvested one of the keepers- had a belly full of 4 and 5” squid
"Fear not the man who knows 10,000 kicks but has practiced them one time. Fear the man who knows one kick and has practiced it 10,000 times."
RhettWheeler
 
Posts: 514
Joined: Thu Apr 14, 2011 5:42 pm

Re: Swimsquid

Postby dahlberg » Sun Jun 03, 2018 4:36 am

Cool! Thanks for sharing!
best
L
Larry Dahlberg
The Hunt For Big Fish
User avatar
dahlberg
Site Admin
 
Posts: 5279
Joined: Wed Oct 11, 2006 7:49 pm
Location: Taylors Falls, Minnesota


Return to Lure Making

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 22 guests