Custom Baits - Forum

General => General Discussion => Topic started by: TheDreamer on 05/07/13 12:24 UTC

Title: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: TheDreamer on 05/07/13 12:24 UTC
:| 2013 BASS BAIT SWAP |:

TheDreamer
Denny Welch - Shipped/Arrived/P
tbrooks - Shipped
Botanophilia - Shipped/Arrived/P
CrabbyBass - Shipped/Arrived/P
Justin9j - Shipped/Arrived/P
MO QWACK - Shipped/Arrived/P
Billmo - Shipped/Arrived
matt - Shipped/Arrived/P
Cygarbuff - Shipped/Arrived/P
JMason - Withdrawn
pjmcla - Shipped/Arrived/P

MAXIMUM 20 MEMBERS!

You will be responsible for one bag per member signed up (including yourself).

ALL BAGS MUST BE THE SAME!

BAGS ARE NOT LIMITED TO CCM MOLDS!
BAGS ARE NOT LIMITED TO SOFT PLASTICS!
=SIGN UP DATES=
Sign up start: CLOSED
Sign up end: CLOSED
Baits must arrive to me by: 05-28-2013
Baits ship back out by: 05-31-2013

:|RETURN SHIPPING: $5.50 or $11.50 (depending on the amount of members)|:
Return shipping total will be announced at the close of signups!

If you have yet to be part of a bait swap and have any questions feel free to contact me or post here.

Here is a basic rundown of how the swap works:
Everyone has 1 week to sign up to be a part of the swap, once you sign up you have 2 weeks after the signups close to get your bags made up and sent to me. You will be making 1 bag for every member including yourself, ( if we have 20 members you make 20 bags,  if we have 5 members you make 5 bags) each bag you make will be the same. Inside each bag you can put as many baits as you wish but we have a general minimum of 6 (usually 6 frogs, 6 4" creatures etc.)
Once all your bags are ready to go you ship them to me along with the return shipping (or PayPal it to me). Once all baits have arrived here I take one bag from each members package and re-box all the bags so you will receive a package containing one bag from each member including one of yours in return.


:|LIMITATIONS|:
Minimum of 6 baits per bag.
Each bag must contain a minimum of 2 of the same bait
(if you put 6 frogs in a bag but want to do different colors each color must have at least 2 matching of each color)
{this is so that if the person using the baits out on the water are crushing the hawgs and the first one gets torn up there is a backup}.
No limit to the amount of different baits.


example:
10 members signed up including me
I make 10 bags
Inside each bag I include:
2 - Wutz-it in Purple Disco
2 - 4" tubes in Summer Craw
4 - 6" finesse worms in Black Neon
2 - Punch Craws in Green Pumpkin Pepper
1 - 1/2oz Football in Green Pumpkin Pepper

example #2:
6 members signed up including me
I make 6 bags
Inside each bag I include:
2 - Wutz-it in Purple Disco
2 - Wutz-it in Light Hitch
2 - 6" finesse worms in Black Neon
2 - 6" finesse worms in Pearl White
2 - 6" finesse worms in Red Shad

This swap will also give everyone the chance to pick up one of my custom cranks at the one time low price of $6.50 without rings/hooks or $8.00 with split rings and #4 Mustad 2X short Triple Grips! That's over $10.00 in savings!

I will get a list of bodies I have available for those who are interested.

Thanks everyone!

Drew

PS: There will be at least one surprise for EVERYONE!
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: TheDreamer on 05/07/13 13:01 UTC
I'm in!

Drew
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: Denny Welch on 05/07/13 13:10 UTC
I'm in.
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: tbrooks on 05/07/13 13:29 UTC
i am in
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: TheDreamer on 05/07/13 13:43 UTC
YEAH! Tbrooks is in! Get ready for some show stoppers!
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: Botanophilia on 05/07/13 14:16 UTC
I'm in & will want a crank. :) thanks Drew!
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: CrabbyBass on 05/07/13 14:51 UTC
I am in!
Title: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: Justin9j on 05/07/13 15:13 UTC
I'm in.
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: MO QWACK on 05/07/13 15:29 UTC
Ooooh I'm in this deal lol
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: Bassman2169 on 05/07/13 16:23 UTC
Dang, I was looking forward to this.  Depending on weather, I'll be on the tractor planting.  Don't think I'll have time unless I pull some out of the bags for  sale.  Don't hold a spot for me, but if time permits I'm in.  Joey
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: TheDreamer on 05/07/13 17:26 UTC
7 members so far!

Let's see if we can hit 10 in the first day!

Nick, I will get with you by phone about your crank. Probably tomorrow if you have the time to chat for a few, if you don't have my number shoot me a PM.

Thanks again guys, it's killing me trying to keep the surprise in! Don't know if I can hold out till the 14th! If we hit 20 members I will reveal the surprise before the signup end date.

Remember, ONLY 20 members MAX! So get in fast while you can!

Drew
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: Billmo on 05/07/13 19:08 UTC
OK OK OK im in..  looking forward to getting some fancy baits(mine will be plain jane)!!   :P :P
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: matt on 05/07/13 21:03 UTC
I'm in ;D
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: TheDreamer on 05/07/13 21:37 UTC
9 members by 9PM!

Awesome turnout so far, lets fill up this round and get to 20 so I can reveal the surprise everyone will receive!


Drew
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: Cygarbuff on 05/08/13 19:15 UTC
I only have a couple of 5.25 stick molds but this sounds great. I can vary the color since I can't vary the bait. It would be a great chance to see the creativity of other members and see what other mold produce. I'm in!!!

Thanks for the opportunity.

Jay
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: TheDreamer on 05/08/13 19:19 UTC
There is #10! Lets fill up fast so I can let this surprise out, you are not gonna want to miss out trust me!

Drew
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: Cygarbuff on 05/09/13 11:14 UTC
Is this going to be a secret swap or do we find out which baits belong to which members? I'm a rookie at this so I will be slightly embarrassed but it will be a great way to learn from the more experienced bait makers.

Thanks

Jay
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: TheDreamer on 05/09/13 11:46 UTC
Each bag is marked with your forum name or company logo. So that you can contact other members if you would like to trade/purchase baits, discuss colors/technique or make some friends.

So far i have made friends with many members here and plan to continue my efforts with trips/meet & greats. Just got back from Table Rock Lake on a trip with guys met here. We actually met face to face for the first time at the worlds largest bass pro shops on the way to the lake. Had a great time, caught some fish, heard some stories and got some much needed time away from home.


Drew
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: Botanophilia on 05/09/13 19:26 UTC
Nothing to be embarrassed about!  I don't have time to shoot anything fancy like laminates for swaps, I appreciate simple single colors that work just fine!  Most baits i got in the last swap I did were single colors, and they worked great.  Swaps are great for trying new baits, new colors, and just plain getting ideas. 
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: Botanophilia on 05/09/13 19:27 UTC
Btw Drew, super busy w/ work so email me about the crank.  That will be way easier than phone for me.  Pm me if you need my address.
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: Cygarbuff on 05/11/13 15:01 UTC
Thanks for the reassurance Nick. I know Drew said minimum of 6 per bag, how many do you usually put in each? I'll be shooting 5" stick baits. Thanks

Jay
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: TheDreamer on 05/11/13 17:38 UTC
All I ask is that you do the minimum, if you would like to put more than that in the bag that is up to you.


Drew
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: TheDreamer on 05/11/13 17:58 UTC
Me personally, if I were doing one bait (stick bait) I would shoot 8 sticks per bag allowing me to do 4 colors (2 of each color/color combo). This way there could be 2 colors for clear water and 2 colors for stained water. Giving the members a chance to fish the baits in their local waters wherever they may be.

Just my $0.02,


Drew
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: Cygarbuff on 05/12/13 06:30 UTC
Thanks Drew, that thought did cross my mind and since I don't know where others reside I was going to cover all my bases. I personally was thinking of doing 10-12 sticks per bag, give more variety, I just wanted to make sure that was ok and still not below the swap average. I'm excited about this, thanks again for organizing it.
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: TheDreamer on 05/12/13 12:08 UTC
Anytime bud, this swap is going to be great. CrabbyBass notified me of what everyone is getting and your in for a TREAT! Everyone's bags so far sound sweet, a few surprises may be in store for everyone as well!


Drew
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: pjmcla on 05/13/13 19:49 UTC
Is the cut off tonight, or through until 12:00 Midnight on the 14th.? 
Title: *BAIT SWAP! UPDATE*
Post by: TheDreamer on 05/13/13 20:07 UTC
Good question, the cutoff is 9:00PM CST the night of the 14th.

Would love to see you jump in bud!


Drew
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: Botanophilia on 05/13/13 20:11 UTC
I'll be doing at least 4 4" bf toads and 6 2.25" grubs in each bag depending on how much time I have to get everything done. 
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: pjmcla on 05/13/13 22:18 UTC
One more question and then I will be quiet.  Right now there are 10 signed up.  Do all the bags have to have exactly the same colors of each bait?  I.E. - All bags must have 2 water melon red craws; or; could some bags get 2 water melon / red glitter craws; and; some bags get 2 water melon / purple & orange glitter craws?   Every bag gets 2 matching craws; but not every bag has the exact same craws.       
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: CrabbyBass on 05/13/13 22:21 UTC
I believe all bags need to be the exact same so that everyone gets the same stuff.
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: TheDreamer on 05/13/13 22:31 UTC
We make all bags the same plastic wise. Anything else added in such as extra baits, jigs, spinnerbaits buzzbaits cranks and so on can be diff.

Drew
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: pjmcla on 05/13/13 22:42 UTC
Thanks.  Was just looking at my"inventory".  Have a fair number of 12 of a kind, but few 24 of a kind.  But; I understand the logic behind it all the same. 
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: TheDreamer on 05/13/13 23:05 UTC
You have two weeks after signups close to get your bags to me. If you can add to what you have to cover the bags in that time frame then your golden.

Drew
Title: READ!
Post by: TheDreamer on 05/14/13 18:16 UTC
LESS THAN 3 HOURS LEFT TO SIGNUP!

GET IN WHILE YOU CAN!

ONLY 10 MEMBERS SO FAR LETS AT LEAST GET TO 15!


Drew
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: JMason on 05/14/13 19:48 UTC
Hey Drew, Count me in.
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: pjmcla on 05/14/13 20:13 UTC
Make it an even dozen;  I am in.  Some mud bugs from me.  Not sure of what else.   
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP! ~Sticky~
Post by: TheDreamer on 05/14/13 21:11 UTC
Signups are now closed!!

We have 12 members total!

I will post a list of members and the surprises when i get out of the shop!

Looking forward to seeing everyones bags!

Each member will receive a reminder PM tomorrow that includes what they are responsible for along with all of my contact information.

Thanks again for your participation,

Drew
Title: BAIT SWAP Update
Post by: TheDreamer on 05/14/13 23:40 UTC
Check the initial post for the list of swap members. PM's will be going out in the AM with the details.


Thanks again,

Drew

Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: pjmcla on 05/14/13 23:58 UTC
Thank You Drew.
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Cygarbuff on 05/15/13 06:21 UTC
Thanks Drew!!
Title: INFO = BAIT SWAP!
Post by: TheDreamer on 05/15/13 11:34 UTC
All PM's have been sent!


Drew
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: MO QWACK on 05/16/13 22:34 UTC
Waiting on my order from lure craft and only Drew knows why  :D I think y'all will like!
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Botanophilia on 05/17/13 13:33 UTC
Got my hilites, making a new color just for the bait swap!
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: tbrooks on 05/17/13 17:11 UTC
drew has a  look at what i am sending out i hope u all will like
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: pjmcla on 05/17/13 19:24 UTC
I hope to have mine done this weekend.  But, if a mold I have ordered comes in in time; that might change  ;D.
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Cygarbuff on 05/19/13 18:41 UTC
Finished mine up today, hope to have them in the mail by tues/wed. I have to admit some of them did not come out as I wanted. It's embarrassing and aggravating. Sometimes it takes all the pleasure out of making them. I'm hoping this swap can help me by some of you telling me where I am going wrong. I'm hoping to learn a lot from the bags I receive from you guys as well. Thanks again for this opportunity.

Jay
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Denny Welch on 05/19/13 20:13 UTC
Hey jay,

I'm sure you will do just fine.  Kick back and enjoy the experience.
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: TheDreamer on 05/20/13 11:29 UTC
Can't wait for packages to start showing up!

Please notify me when you send your packages, if there is a tracking number please PM it to me so I can keep an eye on it.

You guys rock!


Drew
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Cygarbuff on 05/20/13 18:49 UTC
I don't bag too many variety bags, if I'm unsure of bleeding, what do you guys do to separate them? Other than lining then in like colors. CCM labels bleeding colors but LC doesn't. Thanks

Jay
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: TheDreamer on 05/20/13 19:15 UTC
If you think they will bleed just put the seperate colors in little snack baggies and put them in the main bag.


Drew
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: pjmcla on 05/20/13 20:57 UTC
I use sandwich bags to keep "unknown" colors apart.  I hate two colors running all over each other.  Motor oil, many older chartreuse's, many reds were ( are ) the worst offenders.     
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Botanophilia on 05/21/13 08:12 UTC
I find the x2 Fluorescent Orange bleeds slightly.  I'll be finishing mine up today or tomorrow AM and getting them in the mail.  Drew, do you still bag baits for the swap?  I've only got a couple used laminate bags. 
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: TheDreamer on 05/21/13 11:56 UTC
Yes sir I do, if anyone does not have lami bags just send everything in large ziplocks and I will sort it out and re-bag with your forum name on it.

Drew
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: pjmcla on 05/21/13 12:18 UTC
I don't mind Zip locks.  I have used them for many years. 
Title: TEASE!!!!
Post by: CrabbyBass on 05/21/13 14:17 UTC
Here is a little teaser of what kind of fish the lures I am going to send in the swap will catch you out of little subdivision ponds: (http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad69/cubfanatic77/bbbminnow_zps747b3a6f.jpg) (http://s922.photobucket.com/user/cubfanatic77/media/bbbminnow_zps747b3a6f.jpg.html)
Oh ya!  Here is the lure:
(http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad69/cubfanatic77/BBB_zps6af60786.jpg) (http://s922.photobucket.com/user/cubfanatic77/media/BBB_zps6af60786.jpg.html)
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: TheDreamer on 05/21/13 14:19 UTC
That's what I'm talking about!  :o


Does your boss know your fishing during working hours sir?  8)
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: CrabbyBass on 05/21/13 14:37 UTC
Thanks Drew!

Yes sir!  He thinks it is funny that we fish during lunch.   ;)
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Cygarbuff on 05/21/13 21:14 UTC
NICE LOOKING BAITS!!!!!
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Denny Welch on 05/21/13 21:28 UTC
He bought them at K-Mart.
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: pjmcla on 05/21/13 21:55 UTC
Those are NICE looking baits.  Our K-Mart doesn't handle those.  They must be a west coast model. 
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: CrabbyBass on 05/22/13 11:03 UTC
Thanks guys!

He bought them at K-Mart.

DARNIT DENNY!!!  You got me!   ;D
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Botanophilia on 05/22/13 15:37 UTC
My box is on its way to Drew.
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: pjmcla on 05/22/13 16:11 UTC
Mine is also in the mail. 
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Denny Welch on 05/22/13 18:49 UTC
Mine is on the way as well. 
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Cygarbuff on 05/22/13 19:06 UTC
Mine went out this afternoon also
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Botanophilia on 05/23/13 00:11 UTC
Can't wait to see all the baits you guys made!  I wish I would have had time and more plastic to do 1 more color for you guys, but I think you'll dig what I sent. 
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: MO QWACK on 05/24/13 20:46 UTC
Mine went out today, drew got the sneak peak. With any luck y'all will not return it to the sender  ;D
Title: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Justin9j on 05/24/13 21:47 UTC
Mine will ship first thing in the morning. 
Got behind.  I'm VP. Of our baseball/softball. Board. And it eats more time then I ever imagined.

Drew thanks for handling all this stuff. 
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: matt on 05/25/13 06:12 UTC
my shipped out today I hope uall like swimbaits :P :P :P
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Denny Welch on 05/25/13 11:03 UTC
Drew...a couple PM's sent.
Title: !~SWAP><)))'>UPDATE~!
Post by: TheDreamer on 05/25/13 18:52 UTC
Updated the front page with status for everyone's packages.


Drew
Title: ATTN: Denny
Post by: TheDreamer on 05/25/13 20:29 UTC
Denny, tried calling and sent PM's.

Drew
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: TheDreamer on 05/30/13 13:33 UTC
Another update, have TBrooks package to arrive today and BillMo's should be here shortly. Once everything is here they will be out the door headed your way!

I will post here once everything has arrived and is being shipped back out.

Each of you will receive a tracking number via PM for your package.

Thanks again guys, everything thus far looks great!

Unfortunately JMason had to withdraw (no hard feelings bud, hope things are getting better), I will be covering his portion so that everyone gets back what they put in for. I have everything just about ready to go, just waiting on the last bit of top coat to finish curing.

Hope all is well,

Drew

PS: You each get 2 custom painted items now!
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: CrabbyBass on 05/30/13 13:45 UTC
PS: You each get 2 custom painted items now!

Maybe those will catch fish.  LOL!   8) ;D
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: TheDreamer on 05/30/13 14:05 UTC
Every person who has my cranks has caught fish with them, except you ???. Starting to think it's operator error :-*


Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: CrabbyBass on 05/30/13 14:48 UTC
Every person who has my cranks has caught fish with them, except you ???. Starting to think it's operator error :-*

LOL! :P
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: MO QWACK on 05/30/13 16:12 UTC
Every person who has my cranks has caught fish with them, except you ???. Starting to think it's operator error :-*

Drew painted mine like a loaf of bread, you should see the carp I catch  :D
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: TheDreamer on 05/30/13 16:49 UTC
Hahahahaha!  :P
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Jerry V on 05/30/13 18:42 UTC
Drew painted mine like a loaf of bread, you should see the carp I catch  :D

You never told me you did carp cranks Drew...  I want a carp crank toooo. :'(
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: pjmcla on 05/30/13 19:08 UTC
You could paint them to look like corn kernels as well; corn works well here.
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: MO QWACK on 05/30/13 19:37 UTC
You could paint them to look like corn kernels as well; corn works well here.

Oh what a Nebraska fan would pay for a corn on the cob crank! I bet it would be almost as much as Alabama pays their players
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: TheDreamer on 06/03/13 16:17 UTC
Updated!

Still no packages from tbrooks or BillMo.

Tried to contact both today after the mail/ups/fedex came, waiting on a response.


Drew
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: pjmcla on 06/03/13 17:04 UTC
Well, Poo!   :(
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: MO QWACK on 06/03/13 21:04 UTC
I made everyone a ham sandwich and put it in with their baits  :'( this coud be bad, really bad
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Botanophilia on 06/03/13 22:11 UTC
I made everyone a ham sandwich and put it in with their baits  :'( this coud be bad, really bad

not sure what's worse... your ham sandwiches or the milk chugs I include to wash them down with.   ???

How are things by you Drew?  Did you get power back yet?  Any damage?
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Denny Welch on 06/03/13 22:32 UTC
Hey Mo,  I almost coughed my dinner up.  What a crack-up.

I'm in no rush, Drew, on the bait swap.  I know that Bill had some serious family health issues to deal with and if he needs more time so be it.  I haven't heard anything about the T-man, but he's a good guy too.  If he's a little late in getting his stuff in...oh well.  No harm, no foul.

Glad to hear you and yours survived another tornado.  I had visions of finally seeing your house.  Only problem was it was spinning in circles about a hundred feet off the ground.  Here Todo, here Todo!

BTW, God does answer prayers.
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Botanophilia on 06/04/13 09:40 UTC
I'm also in no rush.  I won't have a day off for another 2 weeks, so no fishing.  Not that the weather is terribly conducive: it's 57 degrees today  >:( sick of this BS weather this year!
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Cygarbuff on 06/04/13 18:49 UTC
No rush on my end either. However, it does build the anticipation and excitement quite a bit  :P
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: pjmcla on 06/04/13 21:14 UTC
Just throw out the sandwich before you package mine; please. ( No offence Mo ).  I am in no hurry either. 
Title: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Justin9j on 06/04/13 21:54 UTC
No hurry here either.  You know drew is just sitting around going through the good stuff. Taking out what he likes.   

Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Cygarbuff on 06/05/13 06:23 UTC
No hurry here either.  You know drew is just sitting around going through the good stuff. Taking out what he likes.

Hahahahahaha
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: MO QWACK on 06/05/13 16:15 UTC
No hurry here either.  You know drew is just sitting around going through the good stuff. Taking out what he likes.

The real story is ....he sent mine back and told me to try again  :D
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: TheDreamer on 06/05/13 16:47 UTC
Hahaha, you guys are too funny!
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: pjmcla on 06/05/13 17:22 UTC
Hey - Mo Quack --  Did he send back the Sandwiches too, or did he keep them for himself?
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: MO QWACK on 06/05/13 20:28 UTC
Hey - Mo Quack --  Did he send back the Sandwiches too, or did he keep them for himself?
Oh the sandwiches.... he took one bite and realized it was "best choice" ham not "Boars Head"  spit the half chewed part back in the bag.  Those " artsy'" air brush types are hard to please  ;D
Title: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Justin9j on 06/05/13 20:39 UTC
Those " artsy'" air brush types are hard to please  ;D
[/quote]

Now that's funny. 
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: TheDreamer on 06/05/13 23:15 UTC
You guys are killing me!
Title: Update
Post by: TheDreamer on 06/06/13 13:58 UTC
Updated!
Title: Surprise for you guys!
Post by: TheDreamer on 06/07/13 20:18 UTC
Due to the long wait time of your swap packages being shipped back I decided to do one of these for each of you.

(http://www.caneycreekmolds.net/gallery/medium_469-070613201131.jpeg)


Drew
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Denny Welch on 06/07/13 20:49 UTC
Some feathers tied on back and some quality trebles on the belly...KABAM, KABAM, KABAM.  You're killing me, Drew.

Thanks for your generosity.
Title: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Justin9j on 06/07/13 21:27 UTC
Drew. You are a good guy. I don't care what. Donald says.
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Botanophilia on 06/07/13 22:23 UTC
You da' man! 
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: CrabbyBass on 06/07/13 22:39 UTC
Thanks Drew! 
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: pjmcla on 06/07/13 23:00 UTC
Drew:
There was no need for that at all.  I think we all enjoyed the ribbing as much as getting the baits.  Did you even do one for MO Quack?  If you did, you could file off the hook hangers.
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: TheDreamer on 06/07/13 23:30 UTC
Yes, he gets one lol. His has been modified just a bit, as long as the fish are smaller than 2lbs the hook hangers and line tie should stay intact.
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: MO QWACK on 06/08/13 17:27 UTC
Yes, he gets one lol. His has been modified just a bit, as long as the fish are smaller than 2lbs the hook hangers and line tie should stay intact.
Heck I rather loose those big fish anyway, a 3 pounder is 5 by the time I get to the dock and 8 pounds before the boat hits the drive way  :D awesome job! They are beauties for sure
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: pjmcla on 06/08/13 18:13 UTC
Now that's a true fisherman right there.  A picture showing the weight on the scales is my worst enemy  :D. 
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: matt on 06/08/13 19:30 UTC
thats funny :P :P :P :P :P :P
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: MO QWACK on 06/08/13 19:33 UTC
The trick is to hold the tail out of the camera frame and pull down, boy that 12 incher was chunky lol
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: matt on 06/08/13 19:38 UTC
I guess some people do that kind of think but that's a good idea think :o :o :P ;D
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: MO QWACK on 06/09/13 17:36 UTC
I never will forget, I caught a 26 inch momma that was milking eggs on a Tennessee  shad chug bug. Her head looked like a 5 gallon bucket and her body over lapped it. To this day it was the biggest bass I have ever seen caught. I would put her in the 10 + pound range. My buddy freaked out dug for the scale and I just slipped her back in. You should of seen his face  :o he said a few choice words then asked why the hell I did that. I told him I didn't want to know her weight because I wouldnt remember the fish I would remember the weight and never would be happy till I caught a bigger one. To this day I don't regret it one bit. She was a remarkable girl that think about often.
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Jerry V on 06/09/13 18:48 UTC
I never will forget, I caught a 26 inch momma that was milking eggs on a Tennessee  shad chug bug. Her head looked like a 5 gallon bucket and her body over lapped it. To this day it was the biggest bass I have ever seen caught. I would put her in the 10 + pound range. My buddy freaked out dug for the scale and I just slipped her back in. You should of seen his face  :o he said a few choice words then asked why the hell I did that. I told him I didn't want to know her weight because I wouldnt remember the fish I would remember the weight and never would be happy till I caught a bigger one. To this day I don't regret it one bit. She was a remarkable girl that think about often.

That's as cool as it gets...  It's not about YOU, it's about the FISH. 

Well played Mr. Quack.  I'm sure you do and will remember it always.  I applaud you.

Jerry
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Denny Welch on 06/09/13 19:09 UTC
Before responding to your post I checked around a little to see if you were the real deal.  (I did that by reading your prior posts.). I have determined that you are, in fact, (let the trumpets blow) most assuredly, the real deal.

That was, to me, one of the most poignant fishing stories I have ever heard.
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: MO QWACK on 06/09/13 20:44 UTC
Thanks guys, i I'm just a hack whose dreams are haunted by fish. Some fish stick out more than others but all are equally important. Fishing brings  everything I love together in one spot for a short time, God,family,water, and fish. That's a combo I never could find with all the other worldly vices
Title: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Justin9j on 06/09/13 21:30 UTC
Mo.   I'm speech less.  Very
Cool.
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Cygarbuff on 06/10/13 19:51 UTC
Drew, those are incredible!!! I'm feeling even worse now about how boring my stick baits are in comparison, you are very generous. Thank you

Mo, great story!!
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: CrabbyBass on 06/10/13 23:12 UTC
Great story Mo! I would have done the same thing. I caught the fish of my lifetime last year. I measured the length and set her free. My buddy was mad that I didn't get a girth measurement so we could figure out the weight. To me it made no difference if I knew the weight or not. I just like fishing and don't care if I catch hawgs or little fry. It is all about having fun for me which is why I don't fish tournaments. I have heard some pretty bad stories.

On a diffent note, the same buddy told me recently that we remember the fish we lost more than the fish we catch. He is right!

@cygarbuff, whether you think your stick baits are boring or not, I am going to fish the heck out of them. I cannot wait. Any updates Drew?
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Botanophilia on 06/11/13 07:22 UTC
We don't even own a scale, we measure length and that's it.  I love a good sized fish, but if that's all I'm after it's going to be a boring day on the water.  I'm happy to catch mid-teens bass and 20 inch pike all day.  Besides, I'm in the north.  If I weighed my fish, it would still never come close to the weight of those beasts you guys in the south have!  A 24" bass (my PB) is big anywhere, but it probably would have weighed in nearly double if I was in TX.  Oh yeah, we also do distance shots and hold the fish in close.  Hate those pics of fish that are held out and look like they're the size of peacock bass. 
Title: Important
Post by: TheDreamer on 06/11/13 15:59 UTC
All packages will be shipped out on Friday, with or without the last set of bags. I have made numerous attempts at contacting the last member about the package that had been shipped weeks ago with no response, it's already June 11th.

Unfortunately, you will be receiving 2 of your bags back instead of the one. I have created 2 bags (one plastics, one hard baits) for each member to cover JMason's withdrawal so that you would get back what you put in for. As of now I don't have the time nor the product to create another bag to cover the last member, I'm sorry I just can't make it happen.

Each of you will receive a tracking number via PM once the labels have been printed and are ready to go.

Hopefully my second bag makes up for the long wait, again I'm sorry about the wait time.

My second bag includes:
1 - Top water Popper in a 100% custom paint scheme (never to be recreated) [without hooks] *split rings included*
1 - BuzzBait in a 100% custom paint scheme (never to be recreated)
1 - Football jig in a 100% custom paint scheme (never to be recreated)
1 - Dancer jig (prototype design)

All paints are mixed 1 off colors, I will have some pics up in the gallery in the next few minutes.

Thanks again for your patients,

Drew
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: MO QWACK on 06/11/13 16:12 UTC
Drew your the man I really appreciate all the hard work. People like you is what makes a good site into a great site and this is a great site
Title: Swap Jig
Post by: TheDreamer on 06/11/13 16:28 UTC
Each jig is a different color, same pattern (roughly).

(http://www.caneycreekmolds.net/gallery/medium_469-110613162713.jpeg)


Drew
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: pjmcla on 06/11/13 17:05 UTC
There was, ( is ), no need for you to do that.  These things are not under your control. 
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Botanophilia on 06/11/13 18:45 UTC
Keep the extra bag instead of sending it back, Drew.  If its stuff you don't use, throw it in another person's box at random.  Secret Santa-like.
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: matt on 06/11/13 18:57 UTC
I would like to hear what you think of baits people :P
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Denny Welch on 06/11/13 19:58 UTC
Ditto what the others said, Drew.  Also check your PM's.

Matt...Drew's cranks are top shelf.  His spinnerbaits are second to none.  And now, the football head, it just takes things to a new level.
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: TheDreamer on 06/11/13 21:17 UTC
Denny you're a great guy, just checked the PM.

I think Matt was talking about the baits he did for the swap, they are amazing! And they catch fish too!

Thanks for all the kind words guys, it means a lot! I better see some if not all of you at the Bass Master Classic in Feb!

Drew
Title: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Justin9j on 06/11/13 22:00 UTC
Drew keep my extra stuff too.  And or give it to someone else. 
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Denny Welch on 06/11/13 22:20 UTC
Sorry Matt.  I thought you were talking about Drew's baits.  Haven't seen yours yet, but looking forward to it.
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: MO QWACK on 06/11/13 22:26 UTC
I agree, if you want it keep it. 
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Cygarbuff on 06/12/13 13:37 UTC
Drew, you are amazing and keep impressing me. Like the others said, its not your fault and out of your control. Without you we wouldn't even be here right now. Keep my extra bag as well. Thank you again

@crabbybass, thank you. That means a lot. I'm hoping to learn a lot from this when I get to see everyone's baits. I'm hoping to gain a lot of knowledge from this swap. If I can just figure out the right combo/ratio of ingredients then I'm hoping to take on my other issues of bleeding colors and glitters. I'm trying to tackle one problem at a time so I don't get overwhelmed. I agree with Matt, if I can hear honest feedback it will help me greatly. Thanks!!
Title: Swap Boxes SHIPPED!
Post by: TheDreamer on 06/17/13 13:07 UTC
ALL SWAP PACKAGES HAVE BEEN SHIPPED!

CHECK YOUR INBOX FOR THE TRACKING NUMBER THAT IS ATTACHED TO YOUR PACKAGE.


Thanks again everyone for joining in,

Drew
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: pjmcla on 06/17/13 19:50 UTC
Thank You,  Drew. 
Now the peering out the window for the Postman can begin.
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: wilks19 on 06/19/13 06:54 UTC
That football head looks sick!  Crabby Bass says thank you. 

I am planning on being down at the Classic next year as we discussed a few days ago.  It would be great to meet some of you down there if y'all can make it. 
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: wilks19 on 06/19/13 12:38 UTC
THE PACKAGE CAME TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :P :P :o :o :o ;D ;D :D :D....Can't wait to see what that sucker looks like.  I will be opening it up after work today.  Thanks everyone who had a part in it. 
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Botanophilia on 06/19/13 14:21 UTC
Box has landed!  Everything looks amazing guys!!!  Cygarbuff, I know you wanted some feedback; I'm not much of a stick user, but they look GREAT!  Thanks for the extras Drew, can't wait to get on the water next week and try this all out.  :D
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Billmo on 06/19/13 15:13 UTC
 :o :o :o :o Holy Cow!! :P :P :P :P

You guys went above and beyond as always.. I feel bad for sending out the plain jane baits I made  :( :(  Thanks to everyone who participated, great baits guys.

I want to thank Jerry and Do-It for the special surprise.. And a HUGE THANKS to Drew for being patient with me and putting it all together..

I have to say a lot of these baits will be used this weekend as im fishing for spottied bay bass in san diego on my yak.. I will try and get some pics.

Bill Mo
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: pjmcla on 06/19/13 15:57 UTC
Bill  - your baits looked awfully good to me.  Nothing wrong with them for sure.  And; I don't have any of those molds.  As a matter of fcat;  most of the other baits were from molds I don't have.  Thanks to all.
Drew; & Jerry -  Thanks a Bunch. 
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Botanophilia on 06/19/13 17:04 UTC
Bill, I'm always happy to get more dragon tail worms and there's nothing wrong with single colors!  They all look great!
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Cygarbuff on 06/19/13 19:58 UTC
Wow!!!! You guys are generous and VERY talented. I'm making it a point to go fishing this weekend and only using my bait swap baits!! What a great variety of baits you guys produced. I only have stick molds but after seeing what you guys produced I now feel the need to get a variety of different molds, now I have a visual to connect the mold to. I was unsure of what colors to make for the swap since I was unsure what region everyone was from. So I went with colors from different sides of the color wheel and not overly common BUT I did not send anything that I haven't personally caught something on yet.

Thanks Nick for remembering and following up  :)

Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: matt on 06/19/13 20:30 UTC
u all are lucky I've haven't got my :'(
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Denny Welch on 06/19/13 22:23 UTC
As always, everyone's baits look great and I'm convinced that each one is a fish catcher.  Mo, I can't wait to use that A-Rig...great idea re the skirt.  Drew, every time I see one of your cranks it looks better than the last one.  You're doing something right.  Cygar...you better start looking for a second job so you can pay for all those new molds you want to buy.  And Paul, thanks for the 10 spot you tucked in my bag.  Did you do it just for me or did everyone get one?

Good job everyone.  And a special kudo to Drew for making it all happen.
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Denny Welch on 06/19/13 22:29 UTC
Oops,  thanks Jerry for the hat and for Do-It's support of the bait swap.  It was a nice touch.
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: MO QWACK on 06/19/13 23:22 UTC
The wife said mine is waiting on me, im headed home tomorrow been gone 2 weeks blahhhhhh

On the A rig I tried the under spin idea but no worky sorry about that   :( it wants to roll back to being a normal spinnerbait . Simple fix just bend the wire back up and it makes a great looking A rig spinner bait. It was a test idea that well didn't work lol


Thanks to everyone exspecaly Drew you da man
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: pjmcla on 06/20/13 00:22 UTC
Hey Denny --  Every one else got a Twenty.   :P
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Justin9j on 06/20/13 08:05 UTC
Hey Denny --  Every one else got a Twenty.   :P


thats funny   
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: matt on 06/20/13 16:19 UTC
got box thank you  very nice people
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Denny Welch on 06/20/13 17:52 UTC
Actually, I'm quite a bit nicer than Paul.
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: MO QWACK on 06/20/13 19:05 UTC
Just opened my box and wow those are some beautiful baits! Matt those swim baits are nothing short of art. Drews work is amazing. Everyone did amazing work,all are very professional baits. Thanks to do it for the hat if y'all need a clothing model just let me know I work cheap lol I can't wait to catch some this weekend!
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: TheDreamer on 06/20/13 19:51 UTC
Thank you all for the kind words!

Before the merger was completed I spoke with Jason Barnes and Jerry, told them both how important this forum was to all of us and that I would do whatever I could to keep it going in a positive direction. I will admit I haven't played a major role in posting lately do to the amount of things I have on my plate and I apologise for that. But when I do find time I post on the topics at hand. What most of you don't see is what I do for forum members off of the forum. I have tried my hardest to help others branch out into new markets from social networking to online sales and even doing what I can to get small companies into major advertisement oppoutunities such as Tackle Grab and Mystery Tackle Box.

I am always here to help anyone, if I have information you need it's yours. I strive to make the little guys not so little.

In no way is this me looking for a pat on the back, I have had several members ask where I have been, now you all know lol.

Please excuse the text errors my fat thumbs cause on this touch screen phone.

Hope all is well,

Drew
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: CrabbyBass on 06/22/13 22:48 UTC
I just got back in town today. From what wilks19 tells me, everything sounds AWESOME!!!! He called me when he opened the box and he sounded like a little kid on Christmas morning. I cannot wait to see everything in person. Thank you everybody and especially thank you to Drew and Do-It!!!
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Justin9j on 07/11/13 20:39 UTC
Ok. I just got my swap stuff. (Drew was doing me up so cranks so I had him hold ship all at once).  Who is cat 3 lures and what curly tail is that. Love that worm. 

And by the way everyone's stuff is great. 
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: TheDreamer on 07/11/13 20:41 UTC
That would be MO QWACK, that A-rig is crazy!


Drew
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: MO QWACK on 07/11/13 20:43 UTC
Catagory 3 would be the Qwack unless its a bad thing if that's the case then Denny did it  ;D drew can paint a mean crank that's for sure.
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Denny Welch on 07/11/13 21:02 UTC
Who did the hair jigs with the airbrushed heads?  Those are so cool.  I've got the airbrush, the paints, the compressor and all the stuff that goes with it, but I've never used any of it.  Go figure.  Tom's even doing it for cryin' out loud.
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Justin9j on 07/11/13 21:42 UTC
Mo. I love that curly tail worm. Where did you get that mold. And yes that a rig is sweet.
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: TheDreamer on 07/11/13 21:56 UTC
No one did hair jigs for the swap.
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: MO QWACK on 07/11/13 22:32 UTC
Mo. I love that curly tail worm. Where did you get that mold. And yes that a rig is sweet.
I sent you a PM. 
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Shane70 on 07/25/13 18:41 UTC
when will you do this again. I want in
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: Justin9j on 07/25/13 20:33 UTC
I think in December.  Dreamer runs it. And does a great job.   
Title: Re: BASS BAIT SWAP!
Post by: TheDreamer on 09/11/13 23:02 UTC
I will try and get one going for December, all depends on how much time I have on hand. Also there are talks of bigger and better things to come in the future with swaps and user participated events.

Drew