Tuna Surface Lures - Page 4

SkeeterRonnie · 09-01-2006, 10:20 AM

i still need to add eyes, split rings, hooks, and a clear coat of paint. The top bait has a blue-glow paint all on the bottom of it. It has a stainless wire that runs thru the bait(including the swivel in the midsection). If the bait breaks, the fish stays connected to the line.

MO1 · 09-01-2006, 04:36 PM

Bazz--
I am back in business. I showed the Ugly tuna bait to another customer
of mine that makes custom knives. He told me he could shape the lure
in less than 10 minutes. It looks great now. ( still needs sealing , paint
and topcoat, but I have other people for that). He also has a supply of
laminated and exotic woods. I will post some pics when I get done.
SKRonnie-- What is the purpose of the back end swivel ? You are still
going to have a split ring back there , right ?
Waiting for Oct
MO

jt2hunt · 09-02-2006, 11:52 AM

bazztex i just saw your response. will cut some Sunday. @'

fathom · 09-02-2006, 05:01 PM

I bet the'll catch plenty of fish! If you've ever see the old unpainted cedar plugs soaked is fish oil (one of the ugliest trolling lures) outperform fancy plastic! There is no subsitute for catching fish on home made lures! Make sure you keep a few of your originals for old time sake.

Steve

Texas Tuna 16 · 03-01-2007, 06:11 PM

i like using big swimmers, but oti has some new top waters that are alot tougher than a yo-zuri

Ragman · 03-01-2007, 11:50 PM

Hey TT and welcome to 360 Tuna!

I've been following your first posts and you're doing a great job of searching the databases of the boards to catch up!

tngbmt · 03-03-2007, 01:40 PM

i notice assist hook is used less frequently on top water lure .. is this preference true? i was thinking of making just the lure & using assist hooks like we would a knife jig. thanks

03-01-2007, 11:50 PM	#36 (permalink)
Ragman Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 924	Hey TT and welcome to 360 Tuna! I've been following your first posts and you're doing a great job of searching the databases of the boards to catch up! __________________ Tom www.oceantackle.net *Go Hard or Go Home!*

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09-01-2006, 10:20 AM	#31 (permalink)
SkeeterRonnie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,236	i still need to add eyes, split rings, hooks, and a clear coat of paint. The top bait has a blue-glow paint all on the bottom of it. It has a stainless wire that runs thru the bait(including the swivel in the midsection). If the bait breaks, the fish stays connected to the line.

09-01-2006, 04:36 PM	#32 (permalink)
MO1 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bullard tx Posts: 31	Bazz-- I am back in business. I showed the Ugly tuna bait to another customer of mine that makes custom knives. He told me he could shape the lure in less than 10 minutes. It looks great now. ( still needs sealing , paint and topcoat, but I have other people for that). He also has a supply of laminated and exotic woods. I will post some pics when I get done. SKRonnie-- What is the purpose of the back end swivel ? You are still going to have a split ring back there , right ? Waiting for Oct MO

09-02-2006, 11:52 AM	#33 (permalink)
jt2hunt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 263	bazztex i just saw your response. will cut some Sunday. @'

09-02-2006, 05:01 PM	#34 (permalink)
fathom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cedar creek Tx Posts: 248	I bet the'll catch plenty of fish! If you've ever see the old unpainted cedar plugs soaked is fish oil (one of the ugliest trolling lures) outperform fancy plastic! There is no subsitute for catching fish on home made lures! Make sure you keep a few of your originals for old time sake. Steve

03-01-2007, 06:11 PM	#35 (permalink)
Texas Tuna 16 Junior member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 15	i like using big swimmers, but oti has some new top waters that are alot tougher than a yo-zuri

03-03-2007, 01:40 PM	#37 (permalink)
tngbmt Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 97	i notice assist hook is used less frequently on top water lure .. is this preference true? i was thinking of making just the lure & using assist hooks like we would a knife jig. thanks

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