Inspired by Colby...

[tomriker]

it's pretty slow at work today, and since we have a woodshop i figured why not give it a try! this is what i got so far, im sure colby is getting annoyed with all my questions :think:
i started with a log and am about 1/3 of the way done carving it...
it will be about 11-12 inches by the time im done hinging it



pictures aren't in order.. but im sure you can figure it out

 

[Raincatcher]

So many talented folks here! Looks like a great way to spend idle time and very nice.

 

[Kevinb5688]

Looks great man, im sure colby will approve.
Catch a 10lber on it!

 

[colbypearson]

Lookin good so far TR!

 

[Bassdad54]

Looks good TR...

 

[TTFishon]

Looks great! I can't wait to see the final product!!!

 

[jawjacker]

I didn't realize how much bass love christmas trees you can catch um in tree's on tree's who wood of thought.

 

[tomriker]

well shoot... the cedar swimbait didn't work out so well...

but i started my 2nd, 3rd and 4th swimbaits today but this time im making them out of black walnut! hope it goes better...

 

[TTFishon]

I've heard maple works well for making lures.

 

[tomriker]

So far TT I've just been using what I got Layin around

 

[colbypearson]

tasty trout

 

[hunt-fish-trap]

i am reviving this thread cuz I want to see more of these home made lures

 

[BaitMyLine]

tomriker and colby,

I'd be interested to see where you are with the swimbaits. Any pics of a finished (or mostly finished) bait?

 

[steelhead_slayer]

very cool thread. i might have to give this a try

 

[tomriker]

i got angry at mine and threw it away.. back to the drawing board.. been too busy at work to have much time for swimbait makings