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Lycan
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Posted: 26 Dec 2018 at 12:52pm |
Hi All,
For better or worse I am auctioning off 1 of only 2 FT lures that were / will be made in the size stated below. For reference purposes the only other existing lure in this size / style is in contessa gold base with red eyes and grey stripes, which I am using. And the reason there was only ever two made are I was advised ( Read wife intervention ) to narrow down size model range, and have gone to a smaller and a larger version as I am changing the technique used to make lures which is somewhat costly - Sorry to drag that out. The lure depicted below has a body length of 95mm and overall inclusive of Bib length of 130mm. The construction is not timber ( As that is outside my skill set ), construction is a combination of ABS & Polyurethane - the construction process/ material is being changed to simplify the process. Eyelets are 26mm glued in with 24hr araldite, as have both the Bib and 20mm fastening screw. Spray can / hand painted acrylics / clear coat. Oh and hooks are Mustad Ultra Point Size 1. Ok I think that pretty much covers it, other then the embarrassing artwork. Auction starting price includes postage ( only posting within Australia ), and is set at $40.00 - It either sells or doesn't depending on buyers perspective. Auction ends at 14:00 ( 2pm ) 27-12-18. PS : Can include a certificate of authenticity if required. Shall respond to any questions as soon as I can. Cheers Steve |
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Cod Classic
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Ill get you started. I think you have a unique idea and design that in time will be seen as "visionary"
My bid - $75 Cheers TB
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horrorhead
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That is an extraordinary design, I would like it to fish it but too big for my skinny ass budget.
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Lycan
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Thanks for the interest TB,
And Martin I totally understand where you're coming from. There are some significant plans underway for this concept, which is why I tied my hands in the description of and statement that there are only two of this size in existence, so as to provide 100% honest protection for anyone whom may see value in it as a possible worthwhile addition for collectors down the track. On my budget, I also would be hesitant to invest any significant amount in something that I would be putting at risk by using it - the only exception to that being surface lures as I figure the most likely chance I am going to lose one of them will be through poorly tied knots, line condition or pure casting stupidity. Not the 1st time I have gone swimming in the local river to retrieve a valuable surface lure when attached to a fish ( Or climbed a tree ) not the brightest idea either but have survived all misadventures thus far Cheers steve |
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horrorhead
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Yes I have swum rivers ( not up here in FNQ though) and climbed trees for lures. Most I have paid was $75 for a Murray cod surface lure, less of a chance on getting them snagged . But using surface lures up here and you have big angry things living on reefs or around croc infested rivers and big barra love the best spot in a snag. . I take it that you are going to market your final product? Because you should be on a real winner there.
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Lycan
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That's correct Martin, There are quite a few changes underway, have some fully home moulded versions that am testing, and tested another variation this morning that cast / swam / dove they way I was hoping. There are some plans underway in the new year so am crossing my fingers. Cheers Steve |
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Lycan
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Congrats TB,
Looks like its all yours, now you have both stage 1 original set and this one. Cheers Steve |
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Cod Classic
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Wonderful!
I think if a lot of these forum users here actual saw what you were producing they would be all over them. Thanks heaps, I'm a lucky man. Cheers TB
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Lycan
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Thanks TB
I guess its like anything new, until anglers see write ups in fishing magazines, or images online of something new hanging out of a fishes mouth, a lot of people are hesitant - Guilty of that myself. I remember when spinnerbaits 1st started to arrive on the scene and I looked at them and thought what the hell are you guys thinking, well there`s not many tackleboxes around these days that don't have a few of them stored away somewhere. Grub Saver, Bait sock & Cheese bardi maker were all new concepts once and succeeded, so I shall persist with the FT lures. You didnt label me the " Idea`s Man " for nothing Thanks Again for your support. Steve |
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Bit like Martin.
I don't really collect anything for the sake of collecting. I'd have liked to fish this but Tony's bid put an early end to that idea. Look forward to grabbing a couple in production sizes when generally available. |
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Hey Steve
Are you the FT lures that makes Spinnner baits? |
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Lycan
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Nope sorry,
Very close to having fishable priced batches available, as in within the next two weeks as limited time available and very time consuming. Cheers |
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Cant wait :-)
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