Wisconsin Bass Man

Just finished two more! http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/gallery/sizes/14745-tiger-blue/large/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/gallery/sizes/14746-tiger-green/large/

And last night I did theese two (first time with crawdad atempt...will have to work ok that one..) This is also my first popper. http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/gallery/sizes/14734-white-base/large/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/gallery/sizes/14735-before-epoxy/large/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/gallery/sizes/14736-after-epoxy/large/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/gallery/sizes/14737-first-popper/large/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/gallery/sizes/14738-crawdad-before-clear/large/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/gallery/sizes/14739-left-before-clear/large/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/gallery/sizes/14740-crawdad-clear/large/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/gallery/sizes/14741-left-side-clear/large/

Must of forgot to include the Rapala Refurbishment this week..sorrry! Here is an old Rapala that my father wanted re-done for Muskie fishing. http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/gallery/sizes/14722-rapala-refurb/large/

Well done!

Side note. went to True Value and purchased 6 packs of D2T 30 min

Looks fantastic! Love the baby bass pattern!

IF you get a chance, take a trip north to Beaver Dam. and fish Fox Lake....8+ inch crappies all day and all the bass you can catch. As for Winnebago..it's been fantastic the past three years for Walleye. any color fliker shad behind the boat at 2mph will land you your limit any day of the week.

Ok sounds good. Yeah when I mix it well, I start applying right away, I don't let it sit at all. From now on. I am going to paint in the garage, and clear in the climate controlled basement (73°) which should help until i can get some D2T. Thank you very much for your reply's, they are very helpful! And now that I know you are not a Bears fan...we can be friends again hahahaha!

Thanks Bears Fan

Yikes....

Another thought. has anyone tried chilling the epoxy? to increase work time?

The first one I used was gorilla glue brand, Second one i am not sure, i got it from hobby lobby but it's about the same (syringe style). I will look for D2T. any suggestions for purchase?

So here is my issue... I have tried two different 2 part epoxy's now and each time it's setting up in under a minute? Last night I refurbished an old favorite Rapala that was quite large and it's totally ruined... from the time i put it into the cup, mixed it quickly at applied it. we are talking less then 2 minutes total and it was melting my cup and turned rock hard....I had to apply epoxy three time to try and get something smooth and it failed. Is there an Epoxy that gives a working time of 30 minutes or so? (stores in my area: Hobby Lobby, Walmart, Target, Shopko, Fleet Farm, Menards, Ace Hardware, Tru Value.) Things to note: I am doing this in my garage and it's been over 90° for 2 weeks, which is why i think it's cutting the "kick" time in half. http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/gallery/sizes/14722-rapala-refurb/large/

Here is a perch I painted, not my favorite but still fun. http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/gallery/sizes/14713-freehand-perch/large/

Got one more done tonight, something a bit different.... I had my wife pick the bait this time. as for the color. I am heading to northern WI for a fishing week. and on that lake, I have always had luck with bright white and blues. So this one I started with opaque white, then 2 coats of pearl white. got my bright blue pearl and shot it from the top to make the fade down, wrapped the net cloth over the lure and sprayed a custom mix of fire red pearl and lightning blue pearl for the deep purple. Took some opaque black on an artist sponge for the side speckle, epoxy the lure, then added glitter to the clear that was left, and brushed the belly. Hope you enjoy! http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/gallery/sizes/14707-3rd-lure/large/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/gallery/sizes/14708-3rd-lure/large/