here's a couple more i just finished

largemouth bass, 6", s.s.

carp, 6", s.s. ( came out a little darker than i planned but swims great.)

Always admire your work, incredible craftsmanship.

That bass is absolutely stunning

how are you doing the joints?

WOW.

those are some amasing swimbaits you have there ***** 5 stars.

That is a foil job correct.

memo

the joints are a through wire s.s. skelton. here's a negative pic to highlight the wire system. since this picture i modified the line tie to connect to the first hook hanger putting the stress directly on the line tie point.

the bass is 100% hand painted. the carp is tissue transfer on the sides but the back, belly and most of the head in front of the gill is hand painted.

The bass pattern is awesome   Looks like some true fish catchers

That carp would get murdered by muskies in the lakes I fish.  Simply stunning baits, awesome work.

mr. john hopkins! welcome to bass resource, nice work as always

Incredible.

DUDE, can you do threadfin shad and gizzard shad? Well, what all sizes are there? 4",6" or 8" If you make a 4" or 6" that look that good and swim that good. Let me know a price

DUDE, can you do threadfin shad and gizzard shad? Well, what all sizes are there? 4",6" or 8" If you make a 4" or 6" that look that good and swim that good. Let me know a price

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Great works of art as I've come to expect from you.   Fellas this guys is the king of handmade swim baits.   Check out the action on these baits, and yes he can do just about any bait fish you would like.

Great works of art as I've come to expect from you. Fellas this guys is the king of handmade swim baits. Check out the action on these baits, and yes he can do just about any bait fish you would like.

JR's work is certainly awesome. That carp looks great.

Dont think I would call him the king though. No disrespect intended.

King or not, those baits are still a true work of art

wow, man I need to start making some baits, very very impressive.

Awesome looking baits!!!

That bass is hand painted?!  Holy S!@$!  Incredible skill you have, man.  

nice work.pretty sick looking,i still like your paul sr. bait the best haha.

Gheees, almost to nice looking to throw! Though, I would definately encase them in glass and frame-em! Outstanding work!