Munkin

FishTrip EWG Worm Hook with Rolling Swivel Snap Offset Hook Swivel Wide Gap for Bass Lure Bait Hook Texas Carolina Rig Saltwater - AliExpress 18
 
Here is where I found them.
 
Allen

YO ZURI LiveBait Real Minnow 90 Japan Fishing Lure,Hard Bait,Sea Bass,Barracuda | eBay
 
Almost positive this is it.
 
Allen

Generally, a spinnerbait weighs about 40% more than the weight listed on the package. While there is no formal standard for making them all the best people designing baits use the same system. If a bait is listed as 1/2oz that is just the weight of the lead (or tungsten) itself which does not include blades, skirts, etc. 
 
I am willing to bet you can throw spinnerbaits on those rods without problems. Just try a 3/8oz average spinnerbait and see how it does. Parabolic rods the weight rating doesn't matter as must for me, I throw baits above and below the rating all the time.
 
Allen
 

I see you are from Columbia , Maryland which I am familiar with. I would say overall for the state a double willow nickel bladed white bait works best. You can message me on the specific places you are fishing and I might be able to provide better recommendations? Overall in the State of Maryland nickel blades and white skirts work best.
 
Allen

Airbrush paints I use the most right now:
 
White
Black
Brown
Orange
Crimson red
Pearl
Translucent gray
Detail moss green
Detail sepia
 
Now I have a lot of different colors but I use the ones above the most.
 
Allen

Since I have a few "Spare" lures I have been donating to Jr Bassmaster clubs the past couple of years. Currently I donate stuff to 2 Maryland teams, 1 West Virginia, 1 Pennsylvania, and an Illinois team. The local Maryland kids make out as they help me out at some of the shows locally. One kid in particular reminded me of myself when I was his age so I asked him what baits he would buy if he had a lot of money? His father seemed a little embarrassed that he couldn't buy his son whatever he wanted so I told a 12 year old to lie about the value of the Megabass Visions I gave him. 
 
Allen 

Over 100 views and nobody has anything to share? I know there are more than 4 people on this forum that make baits. 
 
Allen

http://www.overstockbait.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=B03F&Click=35627&gdftrk=gdfV25107_a_7c2877_a_7c10661_a_7cB03F&gclid=CjwKEAjwk_OhBRD06abu3qSoxlwSJACt7sZ7A7tNQQlcloG4YUVtcJVllOWuljJpnXYhKX-pIJvRCRoCrgfw_wcB
 
Like this?
 
Allen

I have used Sally Hansens hard as nails for years and I doubt it is anymore harmful than hooking and dragging them out of the water?
 
Allen

Megastrike Evolution jig.
 
Allen