Big Bass Man

Nice work!! How far will the last one dive down? :blink:

Awesome work Marty, Those look great!!

Thanks Bud!! I enjoy trying new things, I guess its the challenge of it. Thats the first time I have ever attempted wood carving of any kind. Everyone giving advice surely help, appreciate all that was given. I hope to test them out this weekend!!

Thanks Man! I am definately going to test them out before painting. My 1st thing is to make sure they run true. All of the painting will come later. Thanks Dave!! I made those impressions with a good sized ratchet handle. I am going to try Deranglerundmehr's method of foiling on those jerkbaits. Not sure that they will turn out that nice, but I have to give it a try!! Patrick

Thanks again guys!! I have been outside whittling all day, Taking in all of the tips given from everyone. Here are a few more that I carved Today. The rest of my hardeware should be in this week to finish them. Where is the best place to buy the weighted hook hangers? I used egg shaped weights on these, for the ballast.

Thanks guys, Thats great compliments coming from you two!! Both of yall do some awesome work. Its getting harder and harder to get away from the chinese made junk. I would rather make my own, than buy that crap!! Dave, Thanks Again Friend!! You have already been a great help!!

Thanks guys!! I have been buying up a few tools to give it a try. Still have a ton to learn about carving, but had fun doing this one.

I tried my 1st shot at carving a lure out of basswood. Tools I used were a scroll saw, dremmel tool, dremmel engraver, drill and sandpaper. I have a few questions , if someone dont mind answering them. The fine lines around the gill plate area, what is best used for those? I used the dremmel engraver on those, but didnt come out as smooth as I would have liked. What is the best way to mark the eyes to get them exactly even? What is the best way to cut the lip slot without having a bandsaw? What will be the best ballast weight to use on a crank this size? Sorry for all of the questions, I still have a lot to learn about bait carving. Here are a few pics of my first carved crank. Thanks, Patrick

Nice work, They all look great!!

Awesome work Marc, They all look great!!

Nice work on the Baby Bass!!

Awesome looking bluegill Matt!!

Sweet looking jigs!!

Nice work for just starting out!!

Marty Burns makes some mighty fine balsa baits.

Nice looking jigs!!

Nice looking spinnerbait MonteSS.

Very nice work Cliff, Excellent paint slinging!! Marty makes some awesome cranks!!

Nice work Marc, Those look great!!

Here is a few that I painted. Lol

Got a chance to fish the cranks Today!! They definately run like a scalded dog, Awesome crankbaits Marty!! Cant wait to throw them this fall!!

Here is a few different types of bluegills. Bluegill Bluegill Winter Gill Summer Gill School Of Gills

Nice work Ben, I agree black is underrated!!

Great job for your first time doing a craw pattern!! I bet it catches!

Awesome work, Those look great!!