Good day for trolling

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09-08-2014, 06:49 PM
gasper_goul

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Good day for trolling

Not too windy....not too hot....caught these lil jewels in a oxbow not too far away pulling and pushing custom C55S and Bandit 300s...did have a silver carp jump in the boat and finish off my windshield...it was already cracked....now its in two pieces and no longer attached....I've had my share of bloopers this year....guess I need to start video taping...lol
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09-08-2014, 07:13 PM
Monark King190

Man your killing em with them c55's. Nice fish
09-08-2014, 07:39 PM
Speed trout

Nice catch TJ! Gotta watch those flying carp!
09-08-2014, 07:55 PM
arkcrappie

Nice
09-08-2014, 08:23 PM
Crappie Greg

no pic of the windshield! nice mess fish gasper!
09-08-2014, 08:24 PM
Cardsfan55

Good job...
09-08-2014, 09:18 PM
NIMROD

Keep them Carp down your way! Nice bunch of Crappie.:biggrin
09-08-2014, 09:54 PM
Alpha

*sniff sniff* I smell dinner!!!
09-08-2014, 09:55 PM
l_tedford

Nice catch.
09-08-2014, 09:57 PM
BigRiverMarine

Good day for trolling

Them C55's have been doing good by me too.

Nice catch budro. Wish I could paint em like you do!!!
09-08-2014, 10:43 PM
Basscat1

You put a hurtin on them
09-08-2014, 10:56 PM
gasper_goul

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Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine

Them C55's have been doing good by me too.

Nice catch budro. Wish I could paint em like you do!!!

I'm just using Krylon spray paint...the trick is getting a good clear coat like the Envirotex...it'll make an average paint job look like a good one!!
09-09-2014, 07:57 AM
stormcloud

Good looking baits and nice mess of fish. I guess that goes hand and hand.
09-09-2014, 08:02 AM
blackfish

Nice fish cranks and info.
09-09-2014, 08:14 AM
"G"

Great catch......too bad about your windshield
09-09-2014, 08:29 AM
BigRiverMarine

Good day for trolling

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Originally Posted by gasper_goul

I'm just using Krylon spray paint...the trick is getting a good clear coat like the Envirotex...it'll make an average paint job look like a good one!!

How are you getting the two tones that even with the spray paint?
09-09-2014, 08:32 AM
creekslick

Nice catch
09-09-2014, 08:47 AM
luvpt

WTG! those are some good fish Tony!
09-09-2014, 08:55 AM
RBM

Good looking paint job! Need me some those. Pics make me want to go, but this dad bob work stuff still gets in the way.
09-09-2014, 09:34 AM
gasper_goul

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Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine

How are you getting the two tones that even with the spray paint?

lots of trial and error of course but I usually paint the belly first then hold the bill of the bait about 18" from the can and spray a line straight down the back...the Krylon has a spray tip that makes this easier than other brands giving the bait that faded in look
09-09-2014, 10:31 AM
BigRiverMarine

Good day for trolling

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Originally Posted by gasper_goul

lots of trial and error of course but I usually paint the belly first then hold the bill of the bait about 18" from the can and spray a line straight down the back...the Krylon has a spray tip that makes this easier than other brands giving the bait that faded in look

Thanks Tony. I might try that. Won't have to buy an airbrush and gear to do it. I may need a bit more info tho.

Do you just cover the eyes or are you replacing them?
09-09-2014, 10:42 AM
arkansasbowhunter

Tony is been telling y'all about the flying carp down there. One tore the trim molding off the side of my boat other day. They are rough on a fellers equipment
09-09-2014, 11:40 AM
gasper_goul

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Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine

Thanks Tony. I might try that. Won't have to buy an airbrush and gear to do it. I may need a bit more info tho. Do you just cover the eyes or are you replacing them?

That was my thinking also and I didn't want the clean up hassle...they come with 3d natural looking eyes but I like red eyes so I buy the red 3d eyes from Jann's...I believe they're 1/4" but I'd have to check to make sure...one lil note...you're not going to save any money by the time you buy hooks, rings, clear coat and your paint unless you do a whole bunch of em but you can paint up some colors that you know will work on certain lakes and they will catch fish but you already know that lol...last 3-4 trips out they've out fished the bandits for me....good luck and yes JW those carp are tough on your equipment...that was my second encounter with damage this summer and only running trolling motor ta boot!
09-09-2014, 02:00 PM
D10

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Nice catch and custom lures! I dabbled in making custom cranks in my bass fishing days. A little spray paint, glitter, and paint pens is all you need.Attachment 173227
09-09-2014, 06:41 PM
CrappiePro

Nice to have you back after your layoff Tony...Great post brother.
09-09-2014, 07:17 PM
BigRiverMarine

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Originally Posted by gasper_goul

That was my thinking also and I didn't want the clean up hassle...they come with 3d natural looking eyes but I like red eyes so I buy the red 3d eyes from Jann's...I believe they're 1/4" but I'd have to check to make sure...one lil note...you're not going to save any money by the time you buy hooks, rings, clear coat and your paint unless you do a whole bunch of em but you can paint up some colors that you know will work on certain lakes and they will catch fish but you already know that lol...last 3-4 trips out they've out fished the bandits for me....good luck and yes JW those carp are tough on your equipment...that was my second encounter with damage this summer and only running trolling motor ta boot!

When you can get C55 blanks for .75 it sounds like I can save at least a few bucks apiece. Give me tha scoop on the eyes when you can. I need to know where to get the clean also. Thanks for the help Tony.
09-09-2014, 08:04 PM
RCC

Excellent thread going here.

Thanks.
09-09-2014, 08:14 PM
elkhunter

Very, very nice
09-09-2014, 09:15 PM
gasper_goul

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine

When you can get C55 blanks for .75 it sounds like I can save at least a few bucks apiece. Give me tha scoop on the eyes when you can. I need to know where to get the clean also. Thanks for the help Tony.

the eyes are 1/4" or 6mm 3D Holographic and come from a seller on EBAY called fish junkie....I use #3 split rings from Jann's and I've used both Eagle Claw Lazers from Walmart and Gamakatsu red hooks from Jann's size #6 on tail and #4 on the belly...the Lazers are plenty good enough and cheaper to boot....the clear coat is Environmental Tech EnviroTex Pour-On High Gloss Finish 1/2 gallon kit from Amazon...it's pricy but should last a very long time...if you're just gonna do a few....Sally Henson Tough as nails clear finger nail polish/protector will get you by but the Envirotex looks and holds up better to the gar bites....that's about all I know on the subject....good luck and have fun....it's sure fun watching that pole bow back on one you painted yourself!!
09-10-2014, 06:49 AM
BigRiverMarine

Quote:

Originally Posted by gasper_goul

the eyes are 1/4" or 6mm 3D Holographic and come from a seller on EBAY called fish junkie....I use #3 split rings from Jann's and I've used both Eagle Claw Lazers from Walmart and Gamakatsu red hooks from Jann's size #6 on tail and #4 on the belly...the Lazers are plenty good enough and cheaper to boot....the clear coat is Environmental Tech EnviroTex Pour-On High Gloss Finish 1/2 gallon kit from Amazon...it's pricy but should last a very long time...if you're just gonna do a few....Sally Henson Tough as nails clear finger nail polish/protector will get you by but the Envirotex looks and holds up better to the gar bites....that's about all I know on the subject....good luck and have fun....it's sure fun watching that pole bow back on one you painted yourself!!

Thank You!!!!!
09-10-2014, 10:09 AM
Mac Daddy

Thanks for taking the time to be detailed in your explanation. And good catch too.