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Title: made some bucktails
Post by: catfish hunter on March 06, 2009, 10:30:22 AM
as some of you know scrubby and I make our own bucktails for fishing .When hunting season ends bucktail season begins .I have been wraping a few everyday and they are adding up I now have somewhere around 150-160 ready to go .We made them from 1oz. thru 12oz. this year .I cant wait to start bouncing bottom and seeing how well they work .I need to get another 75-100 done then I am ready to fish
some ready to go
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s207/catfishhunter1/001-14.jpg)

12oz.
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s207/catfishhunter1/002-15.jpg)

4oz.
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s207/catfishhunter1/003-11.jpg)
Title: Re: made some bucktails
Post by: Bucktail on March 06, 2009, 10:34:19 AM
Awesome!  Nice work! t^
Title: Re: made some bucktails
Post by: Still Running on March 06, 2009, 11:44:59 AM
Very nice!  t^
Title: Re: made some bucktails
Post by: Wreckfish on March 06, 2009, 12:31:21 PM
Catfish
Where to you get molds for bucktails up to 12oz. Do-it has the ultra-minnow mold up to 4oz but I haven't found anything larger.

PS - Nice looking work
Title: Re: made some bucktails
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on March 06, 2009, 12:31:43 PM
jeeze, ya have enough?
Title: Re: made some bucktails
Post by: catfish hunter on March 06, 2009, 12:37:11 PM
Catfish
Where to you get molds for bucktails up to 12oz. Do-it has the ultra-minnow mold up to 4oz but I haven't found anything larger.

PS - Nice looking work
we had it made custom to our needs ,we told the machinist what size we wanted and he made it ,it wasnt cheap by any means but it will pay for itself in a couple years .

nick I still need to make more ,we go through them .We lost around 10 per trip last year before we went out front then we doubled that number
Title: Re: made some bucktails
Post by: ChrisL on March 06, 2009, 12:37:54 PM
They look nice
But your subject is false advertising....SOME bucktails?  Wow
Title: Re: made some bucktails
Post by: ped579 on March 06, 2009, 12:43:34 PM
Sweet momma jomma.  They look great.  Are you sure you have enough for the season?  I guess you never have enough especially if you fish hard like you guys do. 

Nice work.  I am looking into a clear Plastic Dip product for my teasers and streamers.  I don't know if you have tried it but it is a real nice product an number of guys are looking at it for off the jetties where they get banged up pretty good.  It comes in White, Yellow, Blue, Black and Clear.  I think with it thinned down it should be great for the wraps

Happy Catching

Paul
Title: Re: made some bucktails
Post by: catfish hunter on March 06, 2009, 12:45:00 PM
They look nice
But your subject is false advertising....SOME bucktails?  Wow
I ran out by midseason last year and had to waste time making more when I should have been fishing ,It wont happen again .I also promised some out to people that help me out w/ boat work or just fishing buddies in town ,so I need to do a bunch more.
Title: Re: made some bucktails
Post by: catfish hunter on March 06, 2009, 12:47:25 PM
Sweet momma jomma.  They look great.  Are you sure you have enough for the season?  I guess you never have enough especially if you fish hard like you guys do. 

Nice work.  I am looking into a clear Plastic Dip product for my teasers and streamers.  I don't know if you have tried it but it is a real nice product an number of guys are looking at it for off the jetties where they get banged up pretty good.  It comes in White, Yellow, Blue, Black and Clear.  I think with it thinned down it should be great for the wraps

Happy Catching

Paul
I never saw that before I have to look into it ,thanks .I use clear nail polish on my wraps it hardens like a rock in one coat .I did some in head cement and didnt like it so I just switched over ,it seems alot better and it is only one dollar at wallmart
Title: Re: made some bucktails
Post by: IrishAyes on March 06, 2009, 01:14:23 PM
I ordered a custom made mold for the spros 6 & 8 ounces from here. I believe it was $145.

http://www.shawncollinscustoms.com/jigs6.htm#GuppyJig

That is some great workmanship Catfish.  t^
Title: Re: made some bucktails
Post by: Wreckfish on March 06, 2009, 01:30:56 PM
Thanks Capt Joe.
Title: Re: made some bucktails
Post by: ChrisL on March 06, 2009, 05:02:33 PM
While we're on the subject, where can i order the jigs to paint and tie myself without doing molds and pouring?
Title: Re: made some bucktails
Post by: catfish hunter on March 06, 2009, 05:13:57 PM
left eye buys them on ebay he even got some w/ swing back hooks last year .it is worth the trouble to make your own if you fish alot or just need a hobby to kill time .
Title: Re: made some bucktails
Post by: nukeman on March 06, 2009, 05:26:38 PM
Eng  Got some made at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=260307982212
He will make any size/color/hook type/size you want.  I ordered 2-4 oz white/chartruese with gami 5/0 hooks and it cost about $2 each with shipping. check it out . Not home made but high quality and worth my money.
Title: Re: made some bucktails
Post by: brijones1 on March 06, 2009, 06:23:12 PM
Nice job on the bucktails,  Its better and more enjoyable to make your own and to catch fish on your own rigs.   TT^  you can make them to your liking as well
Title: Re: made some bucktails
Post by: Kenny on March 06, 2009, 06:25:47 PM
Great looking bucktails Catfish  t^

Here's some I just made up recently..
Title: Re: made some bucktails
Post by: IrishAyes on March 06, 2009, 06:40:29 PM
Nice job, Kenny  t^
Title: Re: made some bucktails
Post by: Still Running on March 06, 2009, 06:42:00 PM
 whs
Title: Re: made some bucktails
Post by: Kenny on March 06, 2009, 06:46:21 PM
Thank you Joe!

Your the one that turned me on to SRMO for the molds to make em with  t^

I owe you one...  chrz

Title: Re: made some bucktails
Post by: IrishAyes on March 06, 2009, 06:51:33 PM
I'm glad to be of help.  t^
Title: Re: made some bucktails
Post by: Pfishingruven on March 06, 2009, 07:09:17 PM
Look good Catfish and Kenny!  Sure to catch a lot of fish. 

It really is so much better making your own fishing lures, setups, etc...You can customize them the way you want them, it is cheaper and for some reason, I don't care as much when I lose something I make.

 TT^
Title: Re: made some bucktails
Post by: Treebeard on March 06, 2009, 07:31:30 PM
 w0w great work guys!  chrz
Title: Re: made some bucktails
Post by: Fishin Dude on March 07, 2009, 06:55:48 AM
Very impressive! I'm going to have to aquire some supplies and put that on my list of things to do for next winter.  t^  <'((((><
Title: Re: made some bucktails
Post by: dreamsfloatjoe on March 07, 2009, 08:18:14 AM
 TT^
Title: Re: made some bucktails
Post by: Hunter 2 on March 07, 2009, 05:34:27 PM
Are you guys using lead to mold the bodies? ???
Title: Re: made some bucktails
Post by: IrishAyes on March 07, 2009, 05:41:41 PM
That is correct Eddie.  t^