Custom painted jerkbait and cranks

3dkicker · 10-17-11, 02:30 PM

Donnie's been busy and the Monkey is along for the ride. Here's a few for those who believe (or don't) in the benefits of matching the hatch. Don't think you'll find these on the shelf at Wally World.....

Baby Snakehead

Bluegill

Pumpkinseed

BigBassin144 · 10-17-11, 02:35 PM

Forget Koppers, those things look amazing!

BB

Jrob78 · 10-17-11, 02:37 PM

Wow!! Those are awesome!! I love that bluegill pattern!!

WaffleJaw · 10-17-11, 03:03 PM

Man those look great!!..Awesome pattern/color match!

3dkicker · 10-17-11, 03:27 PM

Going to pick up the snakehead on Friday. I've been telling Donnie to start the production for the upcoming shows and flea markets.....he's going to sell everything he can paint if he duplicates what he's done in these pics.

Jrob78 · 10-17-11, 03:58 PM

Are those production baits he repainted, or blanks?

3dkicker · 10-17-11, 04:05 PM

The jerkbait he repainted. I believe the crankbaits are blanks but I'd have to ask him. He does both.

Jrob78 · 10-17-11, 04:52 PM

That's cool, I was just curious. The 2 cranks kind of look like they have chip board lips. He does fantastic work!!

bassinbob · 10-17-11, 05:21 PM

What a talent! Amazing!!!

Captmikestarrett · 10-17-11, 07:05 PM

Perfect ....

Perfect....

Those will work nicely..

Capt Mike

Cavs1123 · 10-17-11, 07:22 PM

Those look amazing! I think those 2 cranks are Xcalibur square bills if I'm not mistaken...

Tavery5 · 10-17-11, 07:25 PM

They look very nice, I really like the bluegill and pumpkin seed.

keithdog · 10-17-11, 07:44 PM

I'm in total amazment here. WOW!!! Those are awsome!!!

lilmule · 10-17-11, 07:52 PM

I rather like the snakehead even though we dont have them ,might do some good to train the bass to eat the things,before they multiply.
How much?

66KingFisher · 10-17-11, 08:24 PM

I also like the Snakehead even though we don't have them in my area....the other two are also awesome looking....Great work.

Jrob78 · 10-17-11, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cavs1123

Those look amazing! I think those 2 cranks are Xcalibur square bills if I'm not mistaken...

Definitely not an Xcalibur, the gill markings are different. Very similar shape though.

kennethdaysale · 10-17-11, 11:21 PM

I can't even draw a good stick man

but just a small question? Dark gill flap on the bluegill plug seems too high vs the photo. I'd love to have those kind of skills and whether or not you believe in match the hatch it dang sure ain't gonna hurt!

3dkicker · 10-18-11, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennethdaysale

Dark gill flap on the bluegill plug seems too high vs the photo.

Don't tell him that because he'll repaint the bait.....

Cost depends on the amount of work. Repaints start at $6. Most originals like the two sunfish will run in the $8-12 range.

Check him out at Fishnart Taxidermy/Custom Baits on facebook and ask him.

Cavs1123 · 10-18-11, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennethdaysale

I can't even draw a good stick man

but just a small question? Dark gill flap on the bluegill plug seems too high vs the photo. I'd love to have those kind of skills and whether or not you believe in match the hatch it dang sure ain't gonna hurt!

I dont think the bass are gonna care hahaha

bamabassman · 10-18-11, 09:55 PM

so smitty........when can i expect my christmas presents?

for real man.........TOTATLY AWESUM JOB!!!!

Bassboss · 10-18-11, 10:10 PM

Wow, real nice looking baits... might look dern good in a glass box too on a shelf... just a thought.

3dkicker · 10-19-11, 08:22 PM

Bama.....it all depends on if the fat man thinks you've been a good boy this year.

gonefishin3 · 10-19-11, 11:23 PM

Can you please ask him to have a picture of him holding a snake head for us? I feel like im missing out on a good comparison :P hahaaha

Bryan · 10-20-11, 08:38 AM

Those might be the best paint jobs I've seen on a lure. Really amazing work!

3dkicker · 10-20-11, 12:07 PM

Here's a pic of a smaller snakehead and another of the first replica Donnie did.....

Live

Replica

10-17-11, 02:30 PM	#1
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	Custom painted jerkbait and cranks Donnie's been busy and the Monkey is along for the ride. Here's a few for those who believe (or don't) in the benefits of matching the hatch. Don't think you'll find these on the shelf at Wally World..... Baby Snakehead Bluegill Pumpkinseed __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

10-17-11, 02:35 PM	#2
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Forget Koppers, those things look amazing! BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

10-17-11, 02:37 PM	#3
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	Wow!! Those are awesome!! I love that bluegill pattern!! __________________ There are 3 kinds of people in the world…those who can count and those who can’t. HRN4L

10-17-11, 03:03 PM	#4
WaffleJaw BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas,TX (DFW) Posts: 2,212	Man those look great!!..Awesome pattern/color match! __________________ [nelsoncustomrods.com]

10-17-11, 03:27 PM	#5
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	Going to pick up the snakehead on Friday. I've been telling Donnie to start the production for the upcoming shows and flea markets.....he's going to sell everything he can paint if he duplicates what he's done in these pics. __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

10-17-11, 03:58 PM	#6
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	Are those production baits he repainted, or blanks? __________________ There are 3 kinds of people in the world…those who can count and those who can’t. HRN4L

10-17-11, 04:05 PM	#7
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	The jerkbait he repainted. I believe the crankbaits are blanks but I'd have to ask him. He does both. __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

10-17-11, 04:52 PM	#8
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	That's cool, I was just curious. The 2 cranks kind of look like they have chip board lips. He does fantastic work!! __________________ There are 3 kinds of people in the world…those who can count and those who can’t. HRN4L

10-17-11, 05:21 PM	#9
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	What a talent! Amazing!!! __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

10-17-11, 07:05 PM	#10
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	Perfect .... Perfect.... Those will work nicely.. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

10-17-11, 07:22 PM	#11
Cavs1123 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 1,398	Those look amazing! I think those 2 cranks are Xcalibur square bills if I'm not mistaken... __________________ Tom

10-17-11, 07:25 PM	#12
Tavery5 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,427	They look very nice, I really like the bluegill and pumpkin seed. __________________ They call me Ishmael

10-17-11, 07:44 PM	#13
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	I'm in total amazment here. WOW!!! Those are awsome!!! __________________ Just one more cast, and then some!

10-17-11, 07:52 PM	#14
lilmule BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Buchanan,Tn Posts: 2,685	I rather like the snakehead even though we dont have them ,might do some good to train the bass to eat the things,before they multiply. How much?

10-17-11, 08:24 PM	#15
66KingFisher BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 1,327	I also like the Snakehead even though we don't have them in my area....the other two are also awesome looking....Great work. __________________ In memory of lost fishin buddy's, Ricky Shealy, Keith Hale, Zooker Dickerson.

10-17-11, 11:21 PM	#17
kennethdaysale BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: rock hill, sc Posts: 2,315	I can't even draw a good stick man but just a small question? Dark gill flap on the bluegill plug seems too high vs the photo. I'd love to have those kind of skills and whether or not you believe in match the hatch it dang sure ain't gonna hurt! __________________ Sometimes you gotta risk it to get the biscuit.

10-18-11, 09:55 PM	#20
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	so smitty........when can i expect my christmas presents? for real man.........TOTATLY AWESUM JOB!!!! __________________ so many lures, so little time.

10-18-11, 10:10 PM	#21
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Wow, real nice looking baits... might look dern good in a glass box too on a shelf... just a thought. __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

10-19-11, 08:22 PM	#22
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	Bama.....it all depends on if the fat man thinks you've been a good boy this year. __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

10-19-11, 11:23 PM	#23
gonefishin3 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 227	Can you please ask him to have a picture of him holding a snake head for us? I feel like im missing out on a good comparison :P hahaaha

10-20-11, 08:38 AM	#24
Bryan BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: VA Posts: 198	Those might be the best paint jobs I've seen on a lure. Really amazing work!

10-20-11, 12:07 PM	#25
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	Here's a pic of a smaller snakehead and another of the first replica Donnie did..... Live Replica __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

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