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matt fraser
Stall Holder Barambah Lures Joined: 12 Jan 2010 Location: Rochedale South Status: Offline Points: 1047 |
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Posted: 14 Oct 2016 at 11:22pm |
Where has the last three months gone?! It has been a blur for me since the Lure Expo. 99% due to the Barambah Dragons. Two weeks prior to the expo, I was in the middle of trying to finish off a
big batch of cod divers, when I came up with the idea of making a big
jointed swimbait for cod - in the shape of an Eastern Water Dragon. It quickly
took shape, and with a bit of pool testing and modifying I got it to swim really well! I was so excited by them! So, I decided
to try to make a small batch in time for the Expo. That is when the pain started! I managed to make up 19 Barambah Dragons for the 2016 Expo, with many late nights! But most still needed bibs to be glued in and rigged with hooks. They got great feedback there though, and I sold out, all bar one on the first day. It quickly sold day two and I took a bunch of orders. Since then I have been making dragons pretty much full time. Many long days and late nights. I am steadily refining and speeding up my processes, but they are a big animal to make. Five segments, eleven wires in each lure. hand cut bibs still, and the painting isn't a quick affair. The biggest killer though is the shaping and sanding. Although I have made my own rough copy lathe from an old wood lathe bed and pieces of a mountain bike. It does the shaping, but there is still so much sanding, and detail work, before the cutting into segments and more sanding….. There are two sizes, the small model is around 250 mm and 65g, large is around 285 mm and 85 – 90 grams. I add lead weights to four of the five segments for balance and improved casting and action. I have made and sold over 70 so far, and currently working on another split batch of 75 or so. Including a dozen nudes. Most are already sold, I stopped taking orders 6 weeks ago, as it was getting out of hand. I am still not taking orders, or dibs on lures. But once I fill all orders I will have a couple left over to put up on Lure Lovers for sale. Sorry to all those waiting on crays, that is another reason I am not taking more orders. I have to get on top of dragons to make the Crays before 2016 is out. So many lures, so little time! Anyway here are some pics for those who haven’t seen them elsewhere. A few pics of them at various stages of production also.
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Cod Classic
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Simply BRILLIANT!
Well done Matt
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codyak
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That is one nice looking lure mate the nudes will be great.
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bassnbob
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THINK ive seen that grey one in me garden mat awesome lookin lizards well done regards bob
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OCD
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Great lures Matt, I seen them at the expo but was too late to buy one. These things are awesome guys, grab one when and if you can!
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Raffey
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True talent Matt.
Cheers, Danny. |
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brendan t
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How good are they
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bignanny
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Great looking lures Matt. Well done. Regards Chris.
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All my braids gone!
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TJC
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They are some of the most sensational lures I have ever seen! Fantastic
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34 South
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handbrake
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Perfection as always Matt
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matt fraser
Stall Holder Barambah Lures Joined: 12 Jan 2010 Location: Rochedale South Status: Offline Points: 1047 |
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Thanks for the great comments! Each batch I am improving slightly on paintwork and detail.
The next batch of nudes are pretty cool, I can't wait to get them finished to show them off. I have to again thank so many lure makers who have shared their wealth of knowledge with me. You guys know who you are. It is truly appreciated! Matt
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steiny
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Awesome lures Matt.....very unique mate
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cheers steiny
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DocYarrum
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Awesome stuff Matt.
These looked outstanding in the flesh at the Expo. Keep up the great work mate! |
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Krisco82
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Love your work mate. Brilliant
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jaybonnie
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Fantastic mate is all i can say and can i buy two please?
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THE CODFATHER
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Every time I see a water dragon now i always think looks like one of Matts lures has escaped
Cheers Graeme |
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Nicho
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They look great matt.
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Nichos Maulers Homemade timber lures....THEY CATCH FISH!
YA DONT KNOW...IF YA DONT GO...SO GET OUT THERE AND... FISH IT |
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Rocket*Surgeon
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Fantastic lures Matt !
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horrorhead
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Martin-
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puglee62
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top shelf Matt!
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that's no how ye make porridge!
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jebe
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Matt I simply love these
Thankyou for creating them Cheers Justin |
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Kimo
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First time I have seen these or anything like them.
A definite display of imagination,pacients and artistic craftsmanship. I would never have the ability to undertake such a task and have to admire those that do especially when it is done so well. Cant wait to see a pic of a nice fish hanging of one Cheers Kimo |
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matt fraser
Stall Holder Barambah Lures Joined: 12 Jan 2010 Location: Rochedale South Status: Offline Points: 1047 |
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Thanks again to everyone, to get such positive comments is very encouraging! and there are many times I need that to keep plugging away at making them.
Here is the first Cod caught on a Barambah Dragon, an 80 plus model from Copeton by Troy Boulton. On a dragon from the first batch sold at the Expo. Cheers, Matt
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puglee62
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proofs in the pudding!,
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that's no how ye make porridge!
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p.j.
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WOW it is amazing with this website. Every time i open it, there is some new stunning made Lures to look at
These are absolutly some off those stunning Lures you all have a great day Per
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P.J. LURES
SO SMOKING HOT EVEN CUSTOM DOGS LIKE THEM |
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Nicho
Stall Holder Nichos Maulers Joined: 25 Feb 2010 Location: POMONA QLD Status: Offline Points: 8752 |
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Thats what its all about...now get out of the shed and go get yourself a cod
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Nichos Maulers Homemade timber lures....THEY CATCH FISH!
YA DONT KNOW...IF YA DONT GO...SO GET OUT THERE AND... FISH IT |
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matt fraser
Stall Holder Barambah Lures Joined: 12 Jan 2010 Location: Rochedale South Status: Offline Points: 1047 |
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Thanks PJ!! Really nice words, and this is a great place to show and tell.
Nicho, only a couple more weeks to get through this batch then I have to get out!!! Crazy hours at the moment, cannot keep this up for too much longer. Matt
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matt fraser
Stall Holder Barambah Lures Joined: 12 Jan 2010 Location: Rochedale South Status: Offline Points: 1047 |
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Last batch of timber Barambah Dragons for 2016 is well underway, 23 painted and a dozen or so nudes.
I took the time to play with paints and patterns with a few and came up with some pretty crazy colour combos on some. Lots of standard naturals again as that colour is very popular. The nudes are a Camphor laurel, Silky Oak and a couple Cedars. The first few got some clear coat last night and the colours of the timbers popped nicely. Lots to go to finish off this batch and get them out the door. Then its time to go urethane to satisfy the fishos market. Most of these Dragons are going to orders, but I will sell two or three off here on Lure Lovers later next week. 7 to 11 Nov. Don't PM me please. Oh a few Blue tongues in the last pic. all sold sorry. I will put up a seperate post to show these off when they are finished. I have enjoyed the carving on these, learning new skills all the time. Cheers, Matt |
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Nicho
Stall Holder Nichos Maulers Joined: 25 Feb 2010 Location: POMONA QLD Status: Offline Points: 8752 |
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Looking great matt
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Nichos Maulers Homemade timber lures....THEY CATCH FISH!
YA DONT KNOW...IF YA DONT GO...SO GET OUT THERE AND... FISH IT |
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HARTE
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Matt, these lures look fantastic!
Some of the best work I have seen
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matt fraser
Stall Holder Barambah Lures Joined: 12 Jan 2010 Location: Rochedale South Status: Offline Points: 1047 |
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Thanks Nicho! Just about over making the timber ones.
But it is nice when they are finished and people appreciate them. Cheers
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matt fraser
Stall Holder Barambah Lures Joined: 12 Jan 2010 Location: Rochedale South Status: Offline Points: 1047 |
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Thanks Harte, much appreciated!
Makes the effort worthwhile to get such good feedback, Cheers, Matt
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Jeff
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Love these ! But , I have to ask , Will they be sold at a price where they can be used ? As after seeing the prices last night on Face Book , No way in hell am I going to pay over $100 for a lure that is going to be used Seems to me lately , there is a fad of making lures just for the big money |
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I like pretty painted sticks
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fluffnstuff
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Great project Matt, love your lure making and the courage and conviction to take on a project like this... for too long now talented craftsmen have missed out on the reward for their hard work and talent for the hours they put in.
Enjoy the rewards Matt Cheers Scott
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Phil83s
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New addition to my box.... huge thanks to Matt from BARAMBAH Lures . Very,very excited.!!
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