Dreaming Of The Rock!

[troutgnat]

Well,

The boats in the shop for some touch ups and needed repairs. Gotta love winter! Time to hit the bench. I decided to play with airbrushing some spoons. I would be curious to know what you other fisherman/tackle builders are doing with your down time.???

[denjac]

I like those spoons, by the way thats what the bite was today ! Mail em to me and I will use them until you get your boat back .

[motoman]

Very nice work! I'm doing the same, airbrushing cranks/swimbaits. Off to a slow start, as we're under the weather a bit at our house; but it's a GREAT way to pass the winter. I highly recommend it to any angler.

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I'll have to admit, for years I was hesitant even touching an airbrush, as I didn't know the first thing about them, and I have NO artistic talent. But, after just a few hours of trial-and-error, I was addicted and making good progress. Heck, I started out just diluting the craft paint in those little bottles from Ya'll-Mart. Nothing fancy needed. These airbrush companies need to market their products better.

[troutgnat]

Motoman,

Too funny. You and I started out just a like. I did the very same thing. From there the gadgets began to grow. Now the wheels just keep a churnin'. Just the other day I began pondering the attempt of airbrushing my .22 rifle. Does it ever end? But for now these spoons got me addicted. Looks like we need to rob Denjacs' pocket book......LOL

[exiledguide]

Well,

The boats in the shop for some touch ups and needed repairs. Gotta love winter! Time to hit the bench. I decided to play with airbrushing some spoons. I would be curious to know what you other fisherman/tackle builders are doing with your down time.???

I'm recovering from a mild case of pneumonia. I'd really be ticked off if the weather was warm and sunny. Really good looking spoons.

[Sam]

Pouring crappie jigheads - a cousin owns a tire shop here, and those free wheel weights help with this project every winter.

I leave the big green fish to you bass guys, generally - with notable exceptions sometimes.

[miket]

Well,

The boats in the shop for some touch ups and needed repairs. Gotta love winter! Time to hit the bench. I decided to play with airbrushing some spoons. I would be curious to know what you other fisherman/tackle builders are doing with your down time.???

Good Morning: I am considering learning to air brush jigs and spoons with powder paint...what brand and model of air brush do you use. I looked at one at TJ's tackle but would like to hear from one who uses an airbrush to see how easily and effectively they operate. Thanks.....miket

[Billfo]

Great idea to pass the winter... Where did you get these spoons ? Nice job, they look great.

Well,

The boats in the shop for some touch ups and needed repairs. Gotta love winter! Time to hit the bench. I decided to play with airbrushing some spoons. I would be curious to know what you other fisherman/tackle builders are doing with your down time.???

[RSBreth]

I've been pouring jigs and casting bullets. Tying some big bass poppers for us fly guys. Can't wait for a little warm-up so I can hit the suspending jerkbait bite.

[Ham]

The spoons look great. I'm not at all sure pretty paint jobs matter on a jigging spoon, but I am a sucker for a pretty paint job.

I attend to tie up a BUNCH of Zebra midges. I use a lot of Zebra midges and I haven't been satisfied with the hooks in some of the commercial ones. I'm going to do a couple of sizes and a handful of colors and be DONE for a couple of years.

There's also planting brush. I've called, but I haven't gotten to speak to anyone about a permit YET.

I never dream of Table Rock, but I can't stop thinking about BSL in the springtime. Oh, the smallies I will catch. The walleye. The crappie. It's gonna be great. (actually is was still great last week, but it's getting too cold for me to enjoy being out).