Get Ready for the Fall/Winter Bite - Make Some Blade Baits!

With fall and winter right around the corner, it seemed timely to break out my new "Vibrating Lure" (Blade Bait) mold. Come along to check it out, aaaaannddd... see that not everything in the SDG always works out.
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Equipment and materials (with links) used in today’s video:
Barlows (Affiliate):
- Blade Bait Mold: barlowstackle....
- 1/4oz Insert: barlowstackle....
- 1/2oz Insert: barlowstackle....
- Protec Powder Paint: barlowstackle....
- 1/4oz Blade Bait Holographic Lure Tape: barlowstackle....
- 1/2oz Blade Bait Holographic Lure Tape: barlowstackle....
- 5/32 3-D eyes: barlowstackle....
- Size 2 Split Rings: barlowstackle....
- Size 6 Mustad Triple Grip Treble Hooks: barlowstackle....
- Size 8 Mustad Standard 35647 Treble Hooks: barlowstackle....
Other:
- 5 Min Epoxy (go with 30!)
- Hobby Lobby Holographic Diamond Extra Fine Flake
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[@johnwhite993]

So glad your not afraid to admit and show little hiccups. We all learn from them.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Yea sir- we glean what we can from every build!

[@jr-a-cat]

I got the same mold . When I do mine , I leave the bottom hook off and add small willow blade .That bottom hook will get you snagged 90% of the time . Add a little marboo to the hook .

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Nice! Sounds good man!

[@franciscahazlet4021]

Another great learning video for all. Thanks for letting everyone know the trouble you had it is also passing on knowledge. Not so shiny baits have there place. Sometimes my older well used baits work better than the brand new ones. As always God bless.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Yea indeed! Those beat up jig heads and marred crankbaits have a special draw don’t they!? Appreciate you watching and thanks for the feedback!

[@bobtomlinson8247]

Total Boat sells a great UV resin..I use it on all my naits and blades. I put thin coats on and use tge UV flashlight that comes with every bottle. A quick burst of light from the flashlight for about 30 seconds sets the resin a bit then I hang them in a UV box I built to finish the hardening

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Total Boat is great, yup! That was my primary resin for quite some time, good stuff!

[@patrickmchenry9154]

Nice video Adam. I use a the uv blast coating over the first coating and it makes it glossier also use a makeup brush to make do multiple colors

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Sweet, thanks for the input, and thanks for watching!

[@jamesphillips2216]

Thanks for the info on Drop Out!! Cool process on the pour and paint vibrating jig!! There’s no doubt you’ll nail it the next go round with the epoxy coating. Thanks Adam for another awesome video!!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

I live to build another day, LOL! Thanks James!

[@Bamdoggs]

Oh yeah… a new lure making adventure! 😎 Love blades! Shine in the cold water but very versatile as well… (up ur alley… if careful about the xtra drag, most will even take a feathered treble well). Lookin forward to seeing u perfect the technique with these like u always do… Dig the black n gold!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks man! Yeah, have some work to do but liked the process overall and definitely want to work out the bugs! The alternate painting approach should make things a bit more interesting as well :)

[@colbylivingston4319]

Not that I like to see you fail but you helped a lot of people not make the same mistake lol. Appreciate the video as usual sir. Enjoy your week !

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Happy to take one for the team! Thanks Colby!

[@lroyson]

Great video on why not to "slather" 🤣 Still some great looking baits. Like watching mistakes so I can avoid them myself.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Heavy-handed indeed! Thanks for coming along for the ride!

[@AddictedAngler]

Warm moly is understatement for this mold . Blazing hot to get the 1/4 to pour

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

I poured a few more today in a cold mold and have yet to run into a problem, but I'm probably just getting lucky!! LOL

[@AddictedAngler]

@@SDGCustomLurecraft or because it’s coated . That mold gave me gray hair hehe

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

@@AddictedAngler LOL, whichever, I’ll take it!

[@richshackelford5793]

Thanks for sharing Adam

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thx for watching Rich!

[@shawntitsworth4878]

Adam some times your the chicken sometimes your the feathers. That’s how we all learn is by making mistakes. You’ll perfect it just like everything else. That’s for the great content bud

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Amen to that! Looking forward to a rematch already! 💪💪

[@garybowers9605]

Great video! Would you believe I'm pouring jigging spoons and blade baits this weekend? So this video is right on time for me.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Sweet! Tis the season I suppose! I hope yours turn out sweet my friend!!

[@YouTubeisduke]

love the sound effects when u said "it'll be going threw the water" lmao

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

👍👍

[@huntryx1]

Ditto the Drop Out - great stuff. Try CS Lure & Jig dip instead of the epoxy.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@basscatlildave]

I thought the work that went into them was spot on. Trust me I know it’s hard to please yourself sometimes. I really like e-Tex epoxy. It has really slow dry times but can be applied very thin. I may be lazy but I never powder coat my stuff. I paint and seal with envirotex. Great video as usual. By the way you can also finish rod wraps with E-Tex and it’s available at Hobby Lobby and Micheal’s if you have them in your area.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks man!!

[@Darkman-Fishing]

I I have that mold and I’ve never used epoxy with it, never saw the use for it For Blade baits. I do like the glitter with epoxy. That’s fantastic, what kind of glitter did you use? I do hope you get a chance to use them at a lake. I do enjoy fishing those. Excellent video!!!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks man! I went to epoxy, primarily, in hopes of keeping the holographic tape on. Adding flake to it is a bonus! The type of flake varies, this was extra fine from Hobby Lobby, but any extra small (0.008) will do! Thanks for watching!

[@jessec8562]

I professionally have made these baits and can help you with your process on these!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Appreciate it! I'm enjoying the discovery process for sure!

[@jessec8562]

Great!

[@aferg1986]

I use Drop Out too! Awesome stuff! I get it from my local hunting/fishing supplier, it’s in with the reloading supplies.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Fantastic stuff!

[@haroldbolton3383]

Good video, I've found that epoxy of any kind does not do well with sharp edges. I soften the blade edges with a sanding block before paint and epoxy.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Good suggestion, thanks Harold!

[@hookreelfishing]

Thanks for the great video ++

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@billsutherland2128]

The lures still have flash, so they’ll catch fish. We forget that we normally make lures to catch fisherman, not fish. LOL. Would a light spray lacquer preserve the prism effect of the tape? How would you make a fire tiger pattern, The pike and bass in my area grow fat on sunfish. Good tip on the releasing agent: how often do you apply it? Great video! Thanks from Bill in frozen Mn.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Hey Bill, thanks for the comment! You apply the Drop Out as often as needed (you’ll see it wear away with regular use) but even still, not all that often. Like anything… pour a lot, reapply a lot. I’m pretty well stocked on lead heads so it’s months between applications for me. Regarding the bait… an airbrush can/would do wonders - that is the next horizon! Firetiger and other patterns are very doable with that tool. An aerosol spray is a great idea, KBS Diamond Clear has an option that may work nicely. Plenty to learn, but it’s a fun bait to experiment with!! Thx again my friend!

[@billsutherland2128]

@@SDGCustomLurecraft Airbrushing with powder paint: who woulda thunk?

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

@@billsutherland2128 that is possible, although my airbrush comment was actually regarding a traditional paint airbrush. A lot you can do with that guy!!

[@BigDaddyDuke101]

The lures look good I have used a product called KBS Coatings diamond clear it might be worth a try it worked good for me.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thx! Yeah, I've looked at that in the aerosol as well, looks promising if you have adequate ventilation (I hear the vapors/smell is STRONG!)

[@WestMichiganJigCo]

I'm stuck in the same situation. I want just the lead painted and it's not turning out. Tried a powder paint airbrush and a liquid airbrush and not happy with either. But I'm new with the airbrush stuff.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Yeah, I think you’d still have to mask it off, even with a micron you’ll get a little overspray. It’s going to be fun (and frustrating!) to figure out!

[@WestMichiganJigCo]

@@SDGCustomLurecraft I agree on the frustrating part for sure!!! All that we sell in the shop are fully painted and not just the lead

[@juliusjames5577]

Excellent! I’ve been asking you to show us a blade bait poor since you started. Thanks. I have the most problem with this mold. I’ve even tried heating the insert before putting into mold. You made it look easy. Of course I’m pouring with melted wheel weights and not pure lead. Could very well be my problem. As for the epoxy, I think its unnecessary. I lose blade baits faster than any bait, and if your fishing them correctly they take a beating. Lift and fall. What are your thought on using the split shank hooks so you don’t keep snagging the bottom with the lead point on a treble? Thanks again, God bless.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Hey Julius, glad I was able to fulfill a request! I poured 8 more today with no issue, so it’s hard to say what’s up with yours. You’re right about the lead, I only use clean soft stuff so that’s got to help. Someone else mentioned Sally Hansen’s as an option, interesting idea. As for the hooks, I’ve seen those and think that may be a great option. Love the concept given how much they are fished on the bottom. Thanks again man!!

[@djradrs199]

Hey !! they Look Good From My House LoL LoL 🤣🤣 I like UM 😍

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Cool man, thanks!!

[@zachfisher915]

Adam, What size snaps do you use for these when they are all finished?

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Size 1 or 2 seem to work well.

[@jimlowery7309]

Try and try again!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Most definitely! This mold hasn't seen the last of me :)

[@randymiller5008]

NO !!! Epoxy... It's not necessary 🎣

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Indeed :) thanks!

[@hillbillybassfisherman8181]

Hope you not mind but i using your code for people get 10% off in my show more under video

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Hmmm… I don’t have a 10% code right now, so not sure exactly what code you’re talking about. The Barlows code lets them know I sent you, and the 10% off code I used to have under LurePartsOnline is no longer valid.

[@hillbillybassfisherman8181]

@@SDGCustomLurecraft well i used it with the h craw mold i just bought it worked

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

@@hillbillybassfisherman8181 aahhh, ok. Yeah, I wasn’t thinking soft plastics. Cool deal! Thx!

[@hillbillybassfisherman8181]

@@SDGCustomLurecraft I not in business I just playing around.i started trying get my girl doing the edit just help her learn. She loves social media

[@JD.California_monkey_mackerel]

Hello I'm new to your fishing lure making KZbin channel 🎣 I follow you on your Instagram I life a comment on some of your soft plastic purple swim baits I love what you do it's one of my dreams to also do my own soft plastic baits and reels and rods 🎣👍 I love Pier fishing 🎣

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Welcome to the community!