LooksLikeSinbad

I did a quick color correction on your photos for you:

All I can say is WOW!! Great job.

Beautiful work as always! I love the subtle purple.

Here's one of the Schroon River, Warrensburg, NY:

x2!! Here is my contribution to making cabin fever worse! Lake George, NY, 2 summers ago:

I bought that bps jerkbait kit last year and the baits did not even suspend! I would rather have 1 or 2 x-raps over that kit any day.

Oh, I guess that's what you use on your huge black SECRET worm!

Yeah but the $20 ones taste much better! 8-)

Nice job, I've been itching to do the same thing recently. The lizard/beaver looks like a mermaid! LOL

I already ordered some samples. I'll let you guys know how they look, swim, etc.

What is that huge black worm in the last photo?

Both! I like to mix the 2 together. I find that the silicone has little action, but hides the hook and naturally blends the head section with the trailer. The rubber flares out more and provides bulk and movement. Here are some that I made with both:

They look great, I would def. throw 'em.

I coat my jig heads with devcon 2 ton, but I feel like it cracks and chips relatively easily. I have been using Dick Nites lately on my crankbaits and I really like it. I am going to try it on my jigs and spinnerbaits too next time I make some.

They look great, nice job! Can I see your beaver?

That is awesome! You are doing him a great service. I am sure he will always remember how much fun he had building that rod with you. Please post a pic when he catches his first fish with it.

x2. I like the smaller size Rattlin' Vibe even better then the larger one. I also like the Yo-zuri Hardcore Drum:

I have never fished that bait but I recently made some photofinish baits with a similar shape that are 2 1/2 " long. They are usually called a "sunfish" style crankbait. I don't know about the others, but mine have a very wide wobble. I think that big flat shape creates a pretty unique action. more photos

I read that some guys use a titanium tube over it. But you are much better off painting them first, baking them, then adding the weedguard. Good luck!

I read an article about a canoe fishing trip in that area and it sounds amazing. One of those things on my gotta do before I die list.

Beautiful work!

That is awesome! LOL I can picture you holding the fish up smiling with the skiers scrambling to get back on their boats in the background.

I can think of a way to encourage releasing trophy bass - rewards. You would have to create an organization that rewards anglers with money, tackle, boats, etc. for catching, documenting, and releasing trophy bass. If you could get a couple of good corporate sponsors they could donate the reward money/tackle. You could have a website that lists all of the verified catches, angler and fish photos, fish size stats, and what rewards that angler received. The organization could also provide education regarding catch and release, proper fish handling, etc.

Try a faster retrieve too, that will often get it above the weeds and keep the trebles more behind the bait (not below it).

Maybe I'm misunderstanding this post, but it sounds like the point of fishing and hunting for you is killing animals. I hope that's not the case. It's one thing if you are hunting/fishing for sustenance but if your a sportsman the thrill should be in the hunt.