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Title: Krocodile Half Pounder
Post by: Bucktail on October 14, 2013, 06:32:05 PM
As I mentioned in my Rusty Krocodiles (http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=32778.0) thread, I have several of these old, now discontinued, brass Krocodiles.  By the way, thanks to everyone for your help in getting them cleaned up. t^

All of these Krocs are 4 oz.  For the most part the 4 oz. is a good choice for most striper outings.  However, if the drift is too fast, or the current is too swift, I will switch out the Krocs in favor of some heavier metal, such as a 5 oz. Crippled Herring or a 6 oz. AVA or butterfly style jig.

While I realize that there are knock-offs available in heavier weights now, I figured I would try to make one from the stock I had.

Here goes:

First, I took two 4 oz. Krocodiles


(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q767/BobFate/Half_Pounder_Kroc008_zps12d89a6a.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/BobFate/media/Half_Pounder_Kroc008_zps12d89a6a.jpg.html)

Cut off the hardware

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q767/BobFate/Half_Pounder_Kroc015_zpsf28674ab.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/BobFate/media/Half_Pounder_Kroc015_zpsf28674ab.jpg.html)

Soaked them in dishwashing liquid to get any dirt, grease and oil off of them

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q767/BobFate/Half_Pounder_Kroc017_zps3d932cb9.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/BobFate/media/Half_Pounder_Kroc017_zps3d932cb9.jpg.html)

Dried them and roughed them up with sandpaper

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q767/BobFate/Half_Pounder_Kroc025_zps5273d0bd.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/BobFate/media/Half_Pounder_Kroc025_zps5273d0bd.jpg.html)

Mixed the epoxy and spread it on the Krocs


(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q767/BobFate/Half_Pounder_Kroc032_zps54adb3cb.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/BobFate/media/Half_Pounder_Kroc032_zps54adb3cb.jpg.html)

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q767/BobFate/Half_Pounder_Kroc036_zpsd572535d.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/BobFate/media/Half_Pounder_Kroc036_zpsd572535d.jpg.html)

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q767/BobFate/Half_Pounder_Kroc037_zpsa873bc79.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/BobFate/media/Half_Pounder_Kroc037_zpsa873bc79.jpg.html)

Pressed them together and let the epoxy cure for 24 hours

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q767/BobFate/Half_Pounder_Kroc039_zpsc0b1b9d6.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/BobFate/media/Half_Pounder_Kroc039_zpsc0b1b9d6.jpg.html)

Once hardened to full strength, I attached the oversized split rings

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q767/BobFate/Half_Pounder_Kroc057_zps0b26c13f.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/BobFate/media/Half_Pounder_Kroc057_zps0b26c13f.jpg.html)

Sanded off any excess epoxy

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q767/BobFate/Half_Pounder_Kroc061_zps7a56b546.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/BobFate/media/Half_Pounder_Kroc061_zps7a56b546.jpg.html)

Shined them up with some Brasso

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q767/BobFate/Half_Pounder_Kroc069_zpsf1df3c67.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/BobFate/media/Half_Pounder_Kroc069_zpsf1df3c67.jpg.html)

Added a swivel to the top and a Siwash hook to the rear

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q767/BobFate/Half_Pounder_Kroc074_zps34760a35.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/BobFate/media/Half_Pounder_Kroc074_zps34760a35.jpg.html)

The finished product.  The 8 oz.  "Half Pounder Kroc".  Now it's time to see how the stripers like it. t^

(http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q767/BobFate/Half_Pounder_Kroc095_zps4cd29364.jpg) (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/BobFate/media/Half_Pounder_Kroc095_zps4cd29364.jpg.html)





Title: Re: Krocodile Half Pounder
Post by: Pops Soul on October 14, 2013, 07:16:22 PM
Nice  t^
Title: Re: Krocodile Half Pounder
Post by: gymrat987654321 on October 14, 2013, 07:24:30 PM
Very innovative  t^
Title: Re: Krocodile Half Pounder
Post by: BigAl13 on October 14, 2013, 07:40:09 PM
Bob make a mold of that and ill pour them
Title: Re: Krocodile Half Pounder
Post by: Bucktail on October 14, 2013, 08:18:34 PM
I wouldn't know the first thing about making a mold.  What would you make the lures out of if I could make one?  Brass? :headscra:
Title: Re: Krocodile Half Pounder
Post by: paul-e on October 14, 2013, 09:28:55 PM
Nice work Bob. t^

I have huge box of old lures that I inherited from the wife's Grandfather.
Mostly freshwater stuff.
I should send it down your way to clean up. ;D pawle
Title: Re: Krocodile Half Pounder
Post by: Fishin Dude on October 14, 2013, 10:09:04 PM
 Nice  custom job there Bob, I admire the ingenuity.  clp

Title: Re: Krocodile Half Pounder
Post by: Hotrod on October 14, 2013, 10:32:19 PM
 clp clp t^
Title: Re: Krocodile Half Pounder
Post by: Hunter 2 on October 15, 2013, 07:01:36 AM
Looking good Bob,  let's hope the bluefish don't get a hold of the line. :P
Title: Re: Krocodile Half Pounder
Post by: Wreckfish on October 15, 2013, 07:07:56 AM
You're like an evil mad scientist  ;D
Title: Re: Krocodile Half Pounder
Post by: Pops Soul on October 15, 2013, 07:27:22 AM
http://www.makelure.com/ (http://www.makelure.com/) this is what Larry Dalberg uses
Title: Re: Krocodile Half Pounder
Post by: Reel McCoy on October 15, 2013, 08:13:10 AM
Nice work Bob  t^  You just need to add one more photo of your creation hanging off a bass' lip.  ;D
Title: Re: Krocodile Half Pounder
Post by: Still Running on October 15, 2013, 08:20:04 AM
Cool  t^
Title: Re: Krocodile Half Pounder
Post by: wb on October 15, 2013, 10:47:33 AM
Nice Bob,

you could weld a barb to a hook with JB weld and it would never come apart...

my buddy used it on his brake caliper- yup brake caliper- and it never came apart.

don't try that at home....
Title: Re: Krocodile Half Pounder
Post by: Ms Fish on October 15, 2013, 12:57:25 PM
Nice Bob!!  clp I can actually see you taking the photo on one of the lures.  ;D
Title: Re: Krocodile Half Pounder
Post by: Kenny on October 15, 2013, 01:09:49 PM
Very creative and cool Bob  t^
Title: Re: Krocodile Half Pounder
Post by: Reckless on October 15, 2013, 01:51:50 PM
 t^
Title: Re: Krocodile Half Pounder
Post by: BigAl13 on October 16, 2013, 05:43:54 AM
I wouldn't know the first thing about making a mold.  What would you make the lures out of if I could make one?  Brass? :headscra:

Yes
Title: Re: Krocodile Half Pounder
Post by: MJ619 on October 16, 2013, 09:41:31 AM
Awesome those old Krocs are great lures!
Title: Re: Krocodile Half Pounder
Post by: Pfishingruven on October 16, 2013, 05:35:26 PM
Nice Bob!  Funny, Skip posted a link to Larry Dahlberg...every time I watch his show and he is making a lure, I think of your lures.  Very creative clp!
Title: Re: Krocodile Half Pounder
Post by: Bucktail on October 16, 2013, 08:31:44 PM
Nice Bob!  Funny, Skip posted a link to Larry Dahlberg...every time I watch his show and he is making a lure, I think of your lures.  Very creative clp!

Thanks Matt.  I appreciate the compliment.  But, I'm just a tinkerer - a little glue here, some prism tape there.  

Dahlberg is an amazing innovator.  He was also very close friends with Doug Hannon, who was one of the most inventive and smartest fisherman ever. t^  
Title: Re: Krocodile Half Pounder
Post by: Bucktail on October 16, 2013, 08:34:00 PM
I wouldn't know the first thing about making a mold.  What would you make the lures out of if I could make one?  Brass? :headscra:

Yes


Hmm...  We'll have to discuss this further. t^

Can you weld too?
Title: Re: Krocodile Half Pounder
Post by: dmj on October 16, 2013, 08:55:33 PM
 TT^
Title: Re: Krocodile Half Pounder
Post by: BigAl13 on October 17, 2013, 06:46:55 AM
I wouldn't know the first thing about making a mold.  What would you make the lures out of if I could make one?  Brass? :headscra:

Yes


Hmm...  We'll have to discuss this further. t^

Can you weld too?

Yes
Title: Re: Krocodile Half Pounder
Post by: bayonne on November 12, 2013, 07:25:11 PM
have you tried it yet and has it affected the action as its hard to beat a krocks action
Title: Re: Krocodile Half Pounder
Post by: Bucktail on November 12, 2013, 08:48:48 PM
I dropped it a couple of times.  The action looks good, but I haven't really needed to jig with more than 3 or 4 oz. this fall.  So I haven't used it that much.