Robin Update #1
Time to think about the details and adding some "Bling-Bling" to the little bird
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▾ Posted on February 19, 2013 at 9:33 pm in Lure Building - Comments: 2
Just a minor update but worth a few lines and some pictures. Already some weeks ago I received a few packs of lure parts from a friend in Japan. He kindly took care of my order placed at a popular Japanese parts shop. I came across various products by this manufacturer at topwater shops during my trips to Japan, so ordered parts should be just perfect or what I have in mind.
This looks like a perfect setup
Initially I thought about equipping little “Robin” with two double hooks, but now that I got a better feeling for the actual size and shape, I decided to drop the rear hook and add some “Bling-Bling” instead. I think it would be nice if the little bird get’s a tail that supports it’s action and adds some additional visual appeal.
A high quality blade and swivel should do the job.
I came up with a few more ideas, but these have to wait until I know more about the lure’s action and movement. Still a lot of work left until I will be able to do some first field-tests. Unfortunately I had to realize that the improvised workshop in our shared basement is inappropriate for further carving and sanding sessions. Need to find a solution for that too…
already the Japanese lure makers know they have lost you, once you build your own someone else’s lures will never be as good.
Hi Paul,
interesting view with a poetic touch. Like it.
(un)fortunately there will always be a handful of lure builders whose creations will just be too irresistible to ignore. I’m drawing a lot of inspiration from designs and concepts by builders like Record, Handsome Lures, Abdeal, Local and others. Sometimes it really helps to fish and appreciate a lure to understand the intentions and ideas of its creator.
As you can see, I would use any excuse… :)
Take care.