Smalliebigs Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 I would just like to endorse a local guy who paints baits. He's actually HogWally's brother and I may get in trouble for posting this but, I think he deserves credit for being a good business man in my opinion. He painted some Pre Rap Warts for me and I thought I would display them, he also works with a few other companies that make blanks for any bait made almost. some work just like the originals and some work better....such as the Predator Pre Rap Wart blank performs better than and actual Pre Rap wart. HogWally's bro grew up on the Meramec just like Wally and they both have a very vast knowledge base of what works good and what things look like on the river, this comes out in his paint jobs. He is quite affordable and does quality work IMO. I have paid others way more to paint baits. I must admit I wanted to try out the new forum upgrade as well and it is flawless for uploading pics....good job Phil!!! Phil Lilley, Mitch f and MOsmallies 3
Mitch f Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 Yep, Very fond of Adrian's paint jobs! "Honor is a man's gift to himself" Rob Roy McGregor
MOsmallies Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 I've had Adrian paint a handful of baits and have been very happy as well. He really listens to the customer and wants to get every detail down right. Fast turnaround and a hell of a nice guy! Mitch f 1
Smalliebigs Posted August 19, 2015 Author Posted August 19, 2015 I just bought 10 Predator pre rap warts on Ebay it's time to take these to Adrian. ..wart season is coming
Members Big Cedar Posted August 20, 2015 Members Posted August 20, 2015 very nice! how about a contact #?
Smalliebigs Posted August 20, 2015 Author Posted August 20, 2015 very nice! how about a contact #? sorry I whited out his number......now that I know it's cool Adrian's contact number is 314-570-2781. As Paul said earlier Adrian has no attitude whatsoever....he will work with you closely and contact you about exactly what your looking for on the baits which I appreciate. when I was talking about the Predator pre rap warts, these are what I'm talking about http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pre-Rapala-Wiggle-Wart-Blanks-Pre-rap-reborn-10-pcs-Rattling-/121698832881?hash=item1c55d0d1f1 I find these get a foot or two deeper than an old wart, they just perform better IMO and then I have an artist like Adrian paint them......it's a hell of lot cheaper than bidding against someone on ebay and paying upwards of 20$ for the pre rap warts. The guy scanned them from an actual pre rap wart, they are nice.
Smalliebigs Posted August 24, 2015 Author Posted August 24, 2015 Here are the Predator Pre Rapala wart blanks I was speaking of earlier in this thread. IMO they perform better than Pre Rap Warts......35$ for 10 on ebay, but then they need to be painted......that's where my buddy Adrian comes in
Smalliebigs Posted September 22, 2015 Author Posted September 22, 2015 ADD TO UPDATE::: Adrian painted some of the above mentioned Predator Pre Rap blanks and here's a look see.....He is working on about 20 other baits for me and I will post those.....We are always trying to match craws we find out on the rivers. Adrian is a good guy that does this for a very good price IMO and you get picture updates of the work being done and let you make any corrections as you see fit. MOsmallies 1
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