[anselmo]

Lads


Thought you might like to see these home made SP lures and jig heads



sand eel coloured x-layer clone




iridescent black x-layer, giant x-layer and slug-go clones



Squeegees



Finesse clear epoxy jig head



Finesse clear expoxy fish jig head

Nick

 

[Keith White]

Brilliant !

How did you get those to mould so well.
What plastics did you use ?

 

[anselmo]

Brilliant !

How did you get those to mould so well.
What plastics did you use ?

Practice!

I used RTV silicone to make the mold
and then plastisol for the lures themsleves
I have a PDf with details of how to make the molds
if I can find it i'll post it or post a link

nick

 

[anselmo]

Practice!

I used RTV silicone to make the mold
and then plastisol for the lures themsleves
I have a PDf with details of how to make the molds
if I can find it i'll post it or post a link

nick

ok I found the document but its too big to attach
PM me youe email address anyone who wants to get a copy of it
or an online version can be found HERE (mods - hope this link is ok!) (also includes instructions on pouring the SPs!)

Nick

 

[Mark Sleep]

I love that sandeel xlayer clone at the top, I reckon that'd be a killer in some places round here. Do you put the rattles in and use any aniseed scenting?

 

[anselmo]

I love that sandeel xlayer clone at the top, I reckon that'd be a killer in some places round here. Do you put the rattles in and use any aniseed scenting?

yep
same style rattles in my x-layers as in the originals
(I put them in my tiny x-layers as well - which the originals didn't)
and aniseed scent (sometimes crab and schrimp scent as well)

mmm aniseed

nick

 

[Tim Murphy]

They look the business Nick. What do you use the clear expoxy jig heads for?

 

[Keith White]

we have to register to see the online version.

 

[Iestyn Jones]

They look superb!!! what is the texture like? are they softer/harder or just the same as slayers?

 

[anselmo]

The clear head are used in finesse situations (clear water, flats, spooky fish) to where you want the illusion of bulk but not a fast sink
they are actually pretty deadly and add about 0.5-0.75 g to the weight of your lure
i like them especially from my kayak where long distance casts aren't needed

the clones are basically the same firmness although i have made some softer and some harder too
just for giggles and laughs
they work just as well as the originals but at a cost of about 20 cent each

Keith lureandmore is a great site worth joining!

i'm organising a link for the pdf to be downloaded as well :wink:

 

[anselmo]

link to download the PDf document: LINK

 

[Kevin Wilkinson]

Cant wait to try a few out thanks nick

 

[Keith White]

I know the dealers must hate these threads but I love em.

We don't embrace custom lures in Britain and we are losing out.

There is some stunning stuff out there.

 

[Tim Murphy]

That's a great resource. Thanks Nick. :clap:

 

[Dicky Smith]

That looks like amazing fun!

Can't wait for part 2, pouring the plastic.

If I can make Sayori Shad copies I'll be a happy bunny.

Any issues with a paddle tail? They do have a flat top.

 

[LiamH]

That looks like amazing fun!

Can't wait for part 2, pouring the plastic.

If I can make Sayori Shad copies I'll be a happy bunny.

Any issues with a paddle tail? They do have a flat top.

Exactly what I was thinking! I have one Aji left and I'm scared of losing it lol. Think it would be do-able may just need to pin the paddle tail up with a cocktail stick or bit of metal

 

[Matt Spence]

Great spot Nick

Too busy now but its something I might well try in the depth of winter to see if I can improve on my favourite SP next year

 

[Dafydd Williams]

Hi Nick
Where did you get hold of the plastisol as I have been wanting to make my own SP for a while, but been unable to find anybody that's supplies it.

Thanks

 

[Keith White]

Hi Nick
Where did you get hold of the plastisol as I have been wanting to make my own SP for a while, but been unable to find anybody that's supplies it.

Thanks

That has stopped me too.

Shipping costs for everything very prohibitive.
I'd work with gallons of the stuff I think.

 

[Ger Doran]

Thanks for sharing this I must give it a try. Where did you get your rattle tubes??