A couple cedar cranks 2024
Fishwhittler reply :
2.25" body, carved from 1" thick cedar, weighs 1/2 ounce.
MALTESE FALCON reply :
Beautiful baits!!
Falcon
NateFollmer reply :
Nice looking cranks! I like cedar bodies, I know some people split them, but I haven't had any issues yet 
Marc David reply :
Outstanding FW
DBatey reply :
love the eye on the top one
Stringjam reply :
These are WAY cool!! Tight action?
Fishwhittler reply :
Thanks!
String, the proto had a tight action when I tested it, but the 3d angry eyes may change the action, possibly quite a bit. I put some on a rattlin' rapala once, and they just ruined the action, but I think this bait is large enough to counteract most of the effects of the eyes.
Scorcher214 reply :
Those scales are just awesome!
NorcalBassin reply :
Wow, awesome job... that's some talent.
Rebel Angler reply :
awesome paint job
great lookin cranks!
RFIGUY reply :
awesome looking lure
islandbass reply :
Nice paint jobs. Those eyes on the 1st one sure look mean. 8-)
spotspanker reply :
Nice
BASSINATORBIGJOE reply :
Man that's a great looking paint job and clearly a skillful carving. Congrats....Mike 8-)
Big Bass Man reply :
Nice crank !
MMan16 reply :
Awesome baits!!!!
P.M. Sent
FIAB reply :
Those things should be put on display in an art gallery they look so good..........I might even go to an art gallery if stuff like that was on display.
SkilletSizeBass. reply :
FW thats some awesome baits & paint job
Vickers reply :
really beautiful baits... I would hate to throw one! I'd have to swim for it if I got snagged!
SKTprodigy reply :
I like the eyes on the top one. Very simailar to the eyes spro uses on lures
kbkindle reply :
Beautiful work , outstanding paint,clear is out of reach.
I dont see a spec of dirt or lint What a job #1
I wont ask about the clear , that's yours Those mad eyes look great on those lures
Fishwhittler reply :
QuoteBeautiful work , outstanding paint,clear is out of reach.I dont see a spec of dirt or lint What a job #1
I wont ask about the clear , that's yours Those mad eyes look great on those lures
The clear coat I use is no secret: Trondak U-40 LS Supreme High Build. Now, however, I'm switching to the medium-build version. The high-build is a little too thick for some of the baits I do, and also I think the slightly thinner version will be easier to mix bubble-free.
I did some testing, and the 3d eyes don't affect the action on these baits. They all have a nice, tight action and they float quickly when paused.
Thanks all you guys. 8-)
BTW I caught a 10" crappie on the Mad Purple Craw version I did of this bait. Not what I was expecting, but I'll take it.
Morelures reply :
Great looking baits!
WoolleyBass reply :
Hey Fishwhittler is that trondak clear as easy to get as devcon? Also is it any cheaper?
Roby
Fishwhittler reply :
QuoteHey Fishwhittler is that trondak clear as easy to get as devcon? Also is it any cheaper?Roby
I get it from Mudhole.com. It's pretty cheap in the bigger sizes; you can get 32 ounces for $45 and that will last for a long time.
I've found it necessary to use U-40 Color Lock before top-coating with U-40 LS Supreme medium build. You will get fish eyes with LS Supreme medium build unless you use Color Lock first. I found that out the hard way... :-X
The only other downside to using LS Supreme is that it takes 24 hours to dry tack-free, and up to a week to fully cure. It cures faster at warmer temperatures, but it still takes five days to reach full strength.
WoolleyBass reply :
QuoteQuoteHey Fishwhittler is that trondak clear as easy to get as devcon? Also is it any cheaper?Roby
I get it from Mudhole.com. It's pretty cheap in the bigger sizes; you can get 32 ounces for $45 and that will last for a long time.
I've found it necessary to use U-40 Color Lock before top-coating with U-40 LS Supreme medium build. You will get fish eyes with LS Supreme medium build unless you use Color Lock first. I found that out the hard way... :-X
The only other downside to using LS Supreme is that it takes 24 hours to dry tack-free, and up to a week to fully cure. It cures faster at warmer temperatures, but it still takes five days to reach full strength.
Ok i may have to look into that. Thanks for the info
Roby
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