What is typically used as a sealer/primer on wood baits? Ideally I would like something white so I can avoid an extra step by not using another base color coat.

Wow! I feel overwhelmed by all of the options put forth!

This seems to be the home builders standard. Some guys'll even use this as a topcoat, although I really doubt that it will stand up as well as 2-ton epoxy or Dick Nite's lure coat.

You'll find a fairly straight forward tutorial here at tackle underground http://www.tackleunderground.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5203

as well as alittle more depth into white coats about midway through this post at the tackle workshop (look for my name and the reply to it.)http://xsorbit30.com/users5/tackleworkshop/index.php?topic=68.0.

I tried using white utensils purchased from a dollar store, even though the resulting liquid was milky white, it dried clear. I have yet tried to do it with another type of utensile.

Currently I simply use 2-3 coats of Body Shop Paint in white from plasti-kote (available almost anywhere that carries automotive parts for around $5 a can). It dries hard in a few minutes, lightly sanded between coats, usually ready for color coats in under ten minutes. Topcoated with devcon 2-ton, I've only had trouble with one bait that had a very small void in the devcon, the plasti-dip process may have avoided that.

fan-friggin-tastic!  that is what I was lookin for, thanks! I used an industrail primer sealer on my first giant topwater bait. it painted up nice, but i dont think that the durability will be there, since the bait worked, I am planning on building some more. thanks again

FB