Got some pre-cut blanks wanting to learn how to make these. Didn't have the tools, so I figured I'd get the part AFTER the shaping down pat until I got some experience with a saw and such. Cutting the lips isn't fun at all, and I need to do a better job at that, as you can see, and the paint was rushed on these, just wanted to get them sealed and wet, so I can see what the lip angles and such would do.

Took them, a buddy, and a bunch of kids to a pond, cast a few times from bank before we launched the boat to test one out, second cast netted a fish The rest of the day was just as nice, my 5 year old even caught his first 3 pounder. Either way, they're a bit messy, but they work

Those look really good, actually...  They don't have to be really fancy to catch fish...  lol  It's really all in the movement, or if they are pre/post spawners, they will hit anything you want to throw...  It all depends on what the fish are looking at!  I personally don't think a fish cares what it's food looks like, as long as it's an easy meal!

Aw wow man - those baity baits be smoking it up DUDE!  

dampeoples, here's a tip for finishing the garolite lips.  use 400 grit sandpaper it will smooth em down.

Thanks M! I need to make a supply run, I usually use 400, and all I have left is some 800 now, tough to rough anything up for paint like that

Wow, nice work they look great.