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mdlures
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Posted: 07 Sep 2011 at 1:09am |
Hi fellow lure lovers, I had the pleasure the other day of meeting Bill Jackson (bilge) in person (courtesy of Captain Cranky) and was given this fantastic pair of lures thank you Bill, I'll be sure to post up pics as the weather warms up with some nice barra hanging off them cheers Mark
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simon bruce
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Hand delivered by the maker, could it get any better?
Thanks for showing them off. Simon
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handbrake
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I luv the paint job and hand delivered that's special. I haven't met Bill J yet but over the last 2 years we've had phone conversations about lure collections and styles. |
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barneyminno
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l like Bills lures. A lot
Anthony.
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Pearcey
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i like them to, very nice indeed pearcey
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Red Hunter
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I was lucky enough to get some from Bill , very nice lures , there is just something about handcrafted lures , no mass produced will give you the same pride in owning a lure as handcrafted .
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Nicho
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WELL DONE BILL
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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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puglee62
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Bill makes a great lure and seems to be a nice fella too
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horrorhead
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That gold one is a barra taker in fresh water for sure. The blue would be good for throwing into mangrove roots at high tide. Top lures. |
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bilge
LureLovers.com Fanatic Bill Jackson Lures Joined: 16 Sep 2010 Location: Adelaide Status: Offline Points: 1136 |
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Just got back from Crankys this morning had some good fishing met Mark and watched in awe as he carved a lure. Unbelievable symmetry for carving without lines. Caught some good fish on my and members lures. Got a lot of lures for collection. Learnt a lot about durability, size action, will post photos later and a few stories. Re-acquainted with Ron & Jean Gallo great people. wow thanks for the kind words but it was a real eye-opener to use them. However Ian I am still a Jack virgin so really excited about next month. Billj
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Jimmac
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Very nice lures Bill, excellent paint job too...
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bilge
LureLovers.com Fanatic Bill Jackson Lures Joined: 16 Sep 2010 Location: Adelaide Status: Offline Points: 1136 |
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Thanks Jim we caught some nice jungle perch and sooty grunter on the gold one
bill
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bilge
LureLovers.com Fanatic Bill Jackson Lures Joined: 16 Sep 2010 Location: Adelaide Status: Offline Points: 1136 |
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Cranky sowed a seed with talk about the predominant baitfish on the reef. So I went about producing my version with a tight shallower action lure. Carved from cedar it was very bouyant so had to add some chin weight. Didnt expect to fish this one mainly about concept, but fish it we did with some sucess until a big angry GT pulled the rear hooks out. Pleased with results but will have to make with through the body wire. Billj
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CaptainCranky
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Bill just about to head back out to sea to brave the elements for the day again.I need about 3 of the big lures to take with me.Will see if Yellowfin eat Fusiliers.
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Darby
Stall Holder Fishaholic Lures Joined: 29 Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Status: Offline Points: 7477 |
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Bill, try making them from Beech, so the tropical terrorists have a harder time chewing through 'em
the heavier timber will cut down on the weighting as well. Nice shapes and patterns mate |
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"If you are going to have fun with your rod.. get some wood
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barneyminno
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Beautiful Fusilier lure Bill
what line were you using? one of Crankys 100kg rigs??!!
just love the chewed-up look on the lure....well christened
Anthony.
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simon bruce
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Great looking lure Bill, a very nice colour scheme for up that way.
A baptism of fire for a concept lure, as barneyminno says the chewed look is very fetcing. Simon
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bilge
LureLovers.com Fanatic Bill Jackson Lures Joined: 16 Sep 2010 Location: Adelaide Status: Offline Points: 1136 |
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Brad thanks for your input. I have thought of nothing since that GT busted it up and the Barracuda thought it was a honey bear. Bill
Anthony I was using my own gear 10kg mono on Penn 16S and 20kg Power pro on a Stellar 8000 Cant handle heavy stuff any more. Thanks for the Kind words. Bill There is more fish to come and of course the lures Just not enough hours in the day or night. Billj
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Darby
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Bill, If you need some beech, pm me the size stock required
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bilge
LureLovers.com Fanatic Bill Jackson Lures Joined: 16 Sep 2010 Location: Adelaide Status: Offline Points: 1136 |
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Brad I will take you up on the offer just have to work out sizes. What size is available please
Regards Billj
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Darby
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Bill I have all sort of bits here, 45mm thick. various widths.
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bilge
LureLovers.com Fanatic Bill Jackson Lures Joined: 16 Sep 2010 Location: Adelaide Status: Offline Points: 1136 |
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Went fishing with Cranky and Ross Digman on the Tully. Launched on a bar just below Ross's house and was given a lesson in casting light lures on a baitcaster and catching Sooties and JPs. (got the jargon) I did manage to get a few of each and had a wonderful days fishing. Fish caught on Powelly, Esoteric, MD's, Leeds, & my little lure. Would have liked to use more lures but ran out of time.
No ramp here
Powelly
Billj
MD lures
Billj
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simon bruce
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Those jungle perch must be feisty, it's taken on a lure nearly as big as it.
Nice pics. Simon
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fletch
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Love that fusilier lure .... Aaron
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bilge
LureLovers.com Fanatic Bill Jackson Lures Joined: 16 Sep 2010 Location: Adelaide Status: Offline Points: 1136 |
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Final photos lurecating mackeral 1x45lb on Halco popper 1x55lb on Sebile. Thanks Barry
Billj
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mdlures
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looks like you guys had a great day on the Tully Yasi might have thinned out the vegetation but thankfully not the fishing
Bill they are a fine pair of spaniards well done to you & Barry. cheers Mark
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simon bruce
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They are an impressive pair of mackerel Bill, especially on poppers.
Good stuff. Simon
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barneyminno
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Bleedin' hell Bill they woulda stretched the arms on ya!!!!
just lurve those teeth....!!
Anthony.
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Nicho
Stall Holder Nichos Maulers Joined: 25 Feb 2010 Location: POMONA QLD Status: Offline Points: 8752 |
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looks like a great trip bill, I need to fish NQ again someday..........love the speed and power of those mackeral.
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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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bilge
LureLovers.com Fanatic Bill Jackson Lures Joined: 16 Sep 2010 Location: Adelaide Status: Offline Points: 1136 |
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They were great fish. The one on the popper was exceptionally fast and my shoulders haven't recovered yet.
Billj
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bilge
LureLovers.com Fanatic Bill Jackson Lures Joined: 16 Sep 2010 Location: Adelaide Status: Offline Points: 1136 |
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Cranky castigated me for not showing the baby GT I caught and the photo the Sebille down the gob of the bigger mackeral so here they are.
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