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Title: I got the blues
Post by: 2XL on 12/21/17 08:17 UTC
Blue isn't a color I've paid much attention to but since it was a hot color for me trolling crankbaits this year I thought I would mess around with it a little bit. I have some ideas for this color down the road.

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Title: Re: I got the blues
Post by: WALLEYE WACKER on 12/21/17 08:40 UTC
Blue is a great color I’ve had great success with
Title: Re: I got the blues
Post by: Muskygary on 12/21/17 09:16 UTC
Purplescent is a hot color for walleye. Going to make some forktail and super stingers up with a purple back and chartruse belly. Also wondering about a laminate Icraw in this color? Also a good core shot in the Flippin Zip!
Title: Re: I got the blues
Post by: 2XL on 12/21/17 09:47 UTC
Purples have always good here but I've never fished any blue plastic in spite of having good luck on blue colored cranks through the years.
Title: Re: I got the blues
Post by: CNickerson78 on 12/21/17 12:14 UTC
Great looking colors. What mold is that 2xl? Colors look transparent. Great job man
Title: Re: I got the blues
Post by: 2XL on 12/21/17 15:50 UTC
It's the 3.5" Swim Shad - original tail. I have caught a pile of walleyes and saugers on that bait.

Thanks. The color is transparent with some blue and black glitter in it. A friend of mine from upstate New York asked me to make a color akin to that for him and this was my first try. I'm sure it will need some tweaking to get it where he wants it but it's a start.  I like it but will add more blue the next time I get around to messing with it.
Title: Re: I got the blues
Post by: Do-It Corp. on 12/21/17 16:06 UTC
Themer pretty. :o
Title: Re: I got the blues
Post by: Paneltruck.lures on 12/21/17 16:53 UTC
Great work, those look really good
Title: Re: I got the blues
Post by: 2XL on 12/22/17 17:41 UTC
Got a chance to get an idea off my mind today.

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Title: Re: I got the blues
Post by: 2XL on 12/22/17 17:41 UTC
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Title: Re: I got the blues
Post by: DF on 12/22/17 18:24 UTC
Nice!
Title: Re: I got the blues
Post by: CNickerson78 on 12/22/17 22:31 UTC
Those look great
Title: Re: I got the blues
Post by: WALLEYE WACKER on 12/23/17 06:32 UTC
 That will catchem 2XL  8)
Title: Re: I got the blues
Post by: 2XL on 12/23/17 06:34 UTC
You'll be making baits like that sooner than you think C.

I was hoping to try them out this morning but 18 degrees has me second guessing that plan. LOL
Title: Re: I got the blues
Post by: CNickerson78 on 12/23/17 13:01 UTC
You'll be making baits like that sooner than you think C.

I was hoping to try them out this morning but 18 degrees has me second guessing that plan. LOL
We have ice and snow right now I won't be fishing till April
Title: Re: I got the blues
Post by: Paneltruck.lures on 12/23/17 13:31 UTC
2 XL those are awesome looking I love em!
Title: Re: I got the blues
Post by: bassinfool on 12/23/17 14:47 UTC
I love some blue baits, great color for flipping.  I make a little twin tail grub like the strike king menace in a blue sapphire and absolutely wreck them with it.  I think it has a lot to do with being both a different color, profile and action from the usual beaver style bait everyone else puts in front of them.
Title: Re: I got the blues
Post by: 2XL on 12/23/17 15:19 UTC
I have fished blue and white cranks for years and done good on them but never thought to try a blue and white plastic bait. Blue and white comes close to the 3-4" Sheephead that is a top forage fish for walleyes here. Time will tell.

Thanks Panel. You can make these too.
Title: Re: I got the blues
Post by: andrewlamberson on 12/23/17 17:14 UTC
A blue Mann's Jelly worm was my favorite bass bait as a kid.
Title: Re: I got the blues
Post by: Muskygary on 12/23/17 18:09 UTC
Fishing bass after a cold front with high clear skies. Always fished a silver bait with blue back.
Title: Re: I got the blues
Post by: Paneltruck.lures on 12/23/17 18:19 UTC
Thanks Panel. You can make these too.

In time, it will happen
Title: Re: I got the blues
Post by: basscatlildave on 01/04/18 19:30 UTC
Excellent job.
Title: Re: I got the blues
Post by: brandx112679 on 01/05/18 19:32 UTC


  I love the blue baits 2xl .  Nice job.
Title: Re: I got the blues
Post by: Shaunm81 on 01/18/18 18:22 UTC
Very nice work 2xl