SPOOKS in a 1/64th size

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10-22-2018, 11:02 AM
shipahoy41

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SPOOKS in a 1/64th size

I made these "SPOOKS" today in a 1/64th size. I am going Bluegill fishing right before Halloween and before I start my radiation treatments for my cancer. I am calling these teardrops "SPOOKS." You solder a gold hook to a shell. I use powder paint on one side and keep the nickle finish on the shell on the other side. I might put a tiny ball sponge on them and spray "Slab Sauce" on that ball or I may just use some wax worms if I can find some. If not I do make some nice 1 inch soft plastics. I welcome your comments.

Mike

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10-22-2018, 11:13 AM
SuperDave336

Where did you get the shells from?
10-22-2018, 11:14 AM
skiptomylu

They look good Ship! I didn't know you had cancer buddy, so sorry to hear that! May God Bless you with healing!

Skip
10-22-2018, 12:51 PM
shipahoy41

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Originally Posted by SuperDave336

Where did you get the shells from?

Janns Netcraft
10-22-2018, 12:52 PM
shipahoy41

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Originally Posted by skiptomylu

They look good Ship! I didn't know you had cancer buddy, so sorry to hear that! May God Bless you with healing!

Skip

Thank you my friend.
10-22-2018, 05:37 PM
"G"

Those look good Mike....I would tip them with a meal worm

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10-22-2018, 07:07 PM
pop

How are you going to fish these. They look like they should be fished on the bottom or vertical jigged? Pop
10-22-2018, 07:51 PM
slammingjack

Very nice :scratchhead jigs! Hope things work out for your fishing and your health. BTW cancer sucks!
10-22-2018, 07:52 PM
midnight508

They look really good, I bet crappies bang em too!! BEST OF LUCK on the treatment.
10-23-2018, 06:54 AM
shipahoy41

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Originally Posted by pop

How are you going to fish these. They look like they should be fished on the bottom or vertical jigged? Pop

Hey Pop,

They are meant to be fished under a slip float. This is how I fish mine. They will work in Spring, Summer, Winter through the ice, or Fall seasons.

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10-23-2018, 12:29 PM
SpeckledSlab

We'll pray for health and healing. Hope your rig brings you many treats (gills) for Halloween.
10-23-2018, 03:25 PM
shipahoy41

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Originally Posted by SuperDave336

Where did you get the shells from?

Here is a link. Make your own ice fishing lures, ice jigs
10-24-2018, 06:01 AM
Jamesdean

Those are looking good Ship. Should put a lot of fish in the boat. Still Praying for your quick and full Recovery my friend. Keep the faith strong. When are you heating this to paint, before or after the soldering process, and if after, how are you heating it so as not to melt the solder?
10-24-2018, 06:19 AM
shipahoy41

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Originally Posted by Jamesdean

Those are looking good Ship. Should put a lot of fish in the boat. Still Praying for your quick and full Recovery my friend. Keep the faith strong. When are you heating this to paint, before or after the soldering process, and if after, how are you heating it so as not to melt the solder?

After the soldering process you will see the solder set. That is when I take forceps and hold the lure over the powder paint jar. I take a baby spoon and sprinkle the lime powder paint on the lure while the rest of the powder paint falls back into the jar. I then take a paint can opener and spread another contrasting color on. After that you carefully take the solder gun and lightly touch the back of the lure on the nickle area about two seconds at a time until the powder pain has melted.

After that I take a can of black outdoor spray paint and spray some into a lid. Cut off the tip of a toothpick and dip it in the lid of spray paint and use it to add on the eyes or the dots.

Mike
10-24-2018, 06:43 AM
Jamesdean

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Originally Posted by shipahoy41

After the soldering process you will see the solder set. That is when I take forceps and hold the lure over the powder paint jar. I take a baby spoon and sprinkle the lime powder paint on the lure while the rest of the powder paint falls back into the jar. I then take a paint can opener and spread another contrasting color on. After that you carefully take the solder gun and lightly touch the back of the lure on the nickle area about two seconds at a time until the powder pain has melted.

After that I take a can of black outdoor spray paint and spray some into a lid. Cut off the tip of a toothpick and dip it in the lid of spray paint and use it to add on the eyes or the dots.

Mike

Thank you Mike for sharing. Greatly appreciate it. Think I'll give them a try, Making them, when the snow flies this year and then maybe get me some fishes...Thank you again.
Eric
10-24-2018, 07:46 AM
shipahoy41

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Originally Posted by Jamesdean

Thank you Mike for sharing. Greatly appreciate it. Think I'll give them a try, Making them, when the snow flies this year and then maybe get me some fishes...Thank you again.
Eric

No problem Eric. Have some fun. Stay safe.

Mike
11-02-2018, 09:24 AM
snake River

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Originally Posted by shipahoy41

I made these "SPOOKS" today in a 1/64th size. I am going Bluegill fishing right before Halloween and before I start my radiation treatments for my cancer. I am calling these teardrops "SPOOKS." You solder a gold hook to a shell. I use powder paint on one side and keep the nickle finish on the shell on the other side. I might put a tiny ball sponge on them and spray "Slab Sauce" on that ball or I may just use some wax worms if I can find some. If not I do make some nice 1 inch soft plastics. I welcome your comments.

Mike

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Sorry to hear that you have cancer I will be praying for you and hope that you have a fast recovery will get your stuff in the mail probably today .
11-02-2018, 09:33 AM
trypman1

They look great, they will kill gills and red ears also. I just add a nibble to them. Prayers for you and your family with your cancer fight. I have been there.
11-03-2018, 06:45 AM
shipahoy41

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Originally Posted by trypman1

They look great, they will kill gills and red ears also. I just add a nibble to them. Prayers for you and your family with your cancer fight. I have been there.

Thank you for your words of encouragement my friend. I am thankful you were healed.

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11-15-2018, 05:22 PM
hays47

Skip- maintain a positive attitude during your fight with this @1$%#(8^$ disease. Count me in as another rooting for your side. Remember thru HIM, ALL things are possible. :-)
11-15-2018, 07:25 PM
skeetbum

Those will do fine Ship. Been fighting health issues myself and have finally come out of the rough stretch. Know that I’ll be praying for positive results and your healing being complete. The fish are waiting for your return. His Will......