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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: ghostbaits on 09/14/11 09:18 UTC
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I recently had someone ask me why I make 3 colored baits, especially flukes. I guess I assumed that since I have read so many articles on soft and hard baits, others had as well.
Anyway, the main reason I do 3 color baits is that they mimic bait fish in the wild. Take a close look at any bait fish and you will notice a generally lighter bottom color, a change in the center color (lateral line, stripe, whatever) and then a contrast in the top color. Look striaght down from the top and the colors all are blended to one. I go for this effect with my 3 colored baits.
Also, read up what most pros say. They realize that 3 colored baits are more realistic. Many even prefer 3 colored worms like Roboworms colors.
Look over the hard baits. Even the simple hard baits generally have a top color, body color and then another color either on the belly or throat area....
While I am not 100% convinced that the colors have to match the baitfish exactly, I am convinced that 3 different, contrasting colors make a difference when the fish are keying on baitfish as a meal.
Anyway, that's my story and I'm sticking to it!!! LOL!!!
Jim
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It's all about trying to match what nature has given us. Like you said, most things that live in the lake or near the lake have atleast 2 colors and some have several different layers of colors.
Plus, throwing a bait that looks like something swimming in the lake gives the angler a lot more confidence!
Now, how do I get 4 colors in my baits! ;D
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It's all about trying to match what nature has given us. Like you said, most things that live in the lake or near the lake have atleast 2 colors and some have several different layers of colors.
Plus, throwing a bait that looks like something swimming in the lake gives the angler a lot more confidence!
Now, how do I get 4 colors in my baits! ;D
I am 100% convinced contrast makes a huge difference on the water - 100% no question.
We try and set our cavities vertically so making laminates is easy (Croaker, Toad, Wutz-It, Craws, Creatures, etc...). You have a couple options for making laminates this way. You can hand pour the top and bottom and inject the middle, or you can hand pour the top and bottom and use a blending block to add 2 additional colors in the middle. It's really limitless what you can do color wise with a little practice.
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Now, how do I get 4 colors in my baits! ;D
I can help you do it!!!!!
Jim
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I would love to see a video of using four colors! Maybe someone can make one? (Frank?)
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It can be done and done quite easily. Not sure that it would be something for production though.
I am still trying to think of a 4 color bait to make!!!
Jim
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It can be done and done quite easily. Not sure that it would be something for production though.
I am still trying to think of a 4 color bait to make!!!
Jim
Can you use the 7" Wutz-It and pour some Baby Bass (Pearl belly, black lateral line, Watermelon Body, Dark Watermelon back). I will need to inspect them - photos won't do. Ideally they would be available for inspection before the McDonalds tournament.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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I can do 5"...... Bo has my 7" mold!!!!!
Jim
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I'm okay. I made some that are 3 color and they turned out nice. I think I will try some with more just to see if I can do it. If they turn out good I'll post some pics. ???
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Ghostbait,
I am surprised you sold me your only 7" Wutz-It. The pictures of the Wutz-It you posted look awesome. I thought you more than one.
The 7" did very well for me on the Federal Long Beach Break Wall.
By the way, I know what it feels like when you sell a mold and then regret selling it.
Bo..
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LOL Bo! No regrets here. At some point I had to focus on what I had already going on.
I make thousands of the 5" a month so I have my hands full with just that size. :-\
Jim
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I would love to see a video of using four colors! Maybe someone can make one? (Frank?)
I am working something right now that would really help out with this. Give me awhile and I will do it. Frank
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I'm looking forward to your next video Frank. You have some good stuff out there!