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Smarti51
Unverified New Member Joined: 31 May 2017 Location: Broadwater NSW Status: Offline Points: 5 |
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Posted: 02 Jun 2017 at 12:41pm |
Hello everyone!
Been fishing all my life starting off with bait but over the last 10 years I moved into lures and plastics. Im pretty lucky to live where I do having close access to the ocean and close access to the fresh. Obout two years ago I decided I was going to make my own lures, mainly painting plastic blanks, and started to source the equipment. This got put on hold as a few kids have come along since then but have recently decided to finally start. Found this forum just searching Mr Google for paints and painting tips. Found some good info on here already and now I think I want to make timber lures as well!.... it looks addictive.. anyway enough dribble, look forward to throwing questions at you all in the future. Cheers, Sam. |
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Chep Buxley
LureLovers.com Fanatic Joined: 19 May 2010 Location: Lake Dyer Status: Offline Points: 1202 |
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Welcome to the site
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hooknose
LureLovers.com Fanatic Joined: 16 Jul 2013 Location: emu park Status: Offline Points: 1408 |
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Good stuff Sam, top spot there at Broadwater mate
Cheers Steve R !! |
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MAN I LOVE FISHING ! ! !
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horrorhead
LureLovers.com Fanatic LureLover of the Year 2020 Joined: 14 Jun 2011 Location: Cooktown qld Status: Offline Points: 14008 |
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Welcome to the site Sam - is that Broadwater south of Ballina?
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Martin-
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Smarti51
Unverified New Member Joined: 31 May 2017 Location: Broadwater NSW Status: Offline Points: 5 |
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Yeah mate south of ballina. My place backs onto the river. I get muddies, Jewies, jacks and everything else inbetween right off my river bank!
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MadDogLures
Stall Holder Mad Dog Lures Joined: 09 Oct 2015 Location: Sunshine Coast Status: Offline Points: 2719 |
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Welcome mate, Enjoy
Dave
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Life is fishing!
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horrorhead
LureLovers.com Fanatic LureLover of the Year 2020 Joined: 14 Jun 2011 Location: Cooktown qld Status: Offline Points: 14008 |
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I'm trying very hard not to be jealous You have some great fishing around you
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Martin-
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Nicho
Stall Holder Nichos Maulers Joined: 25 Feb 2010 Location: POMONA QLD Status: Offline Points: 8752 |
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Welcome mate..enjoy
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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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Danny
Senior Member Joined: 26 Mar 2016 Location: Weipa Status: Offline Points: 653 |
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I grew up at Harwood island. Beautiful part of the country down that way.
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Dan
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bignanny
Stall Holder CAM Lures Joined: 18 Oct 2011 Location: North Qld Status: Offline Points: 1869 |
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Welcome to the site mate
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All my braids gone!
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Alistair
LureLovers.com Guide Beta Tester Joined: 10 Nov 2009 Location: Casino Status: Offline Points: 4385 |
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Welcome Sam, good to see another Northern Rivers location member.
I would suggest you give the timber making a crack, personally I prefer them over plastic most of the time as I think they give off a better and more natural 'sound' and at least are another option to throw when the fish are being difficult. Look forward to seeing some of your gear.
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Alistair.
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Smarti51
Unverified New Member Joined: 31 May 2017 Location: Broadwater NSW Status: Offline Points: 5 |
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Hey Alistar,
Mate just had a look at your profile and realized I have probably already met you with the work I do in casino! I'm sure you have been into my work on Walker street and spoke with me at counter before. Marlene was there also. what I do for work I keep private but her name and the location should give you a fair idea! |
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Alistair
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Good chance I would say. Will need to catch up at some time. If your about next Wednesday I am working next door for the morning at least.
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Alistair.
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hypnos
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Welcome Sam - enjoy the site !!
Cheers Bazz |
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a wife & a steady job are a handicap to the serious fisherman !!
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Smarti51
Unverified New Member Joined: 31 May 2017 Location: Broadwater NSW Status: Offline Points: 5 |
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Mate I won't be around until the night on Wednesday but we should catch up for sure. So do you make any lures?
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Doc
Senior Member Joined: 09 Jan 2013 Location: Port Macquarie Status: Offline Points: 258 |
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Welcome Smarti51 to Lure University.
fellow freshman
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whipit
Senior Member Joined: 27 Oct 2012 Location: Tweed Heads Status: Offline Points: 598 |
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Welcome and enjoy. Lots to learn here.
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Alistair
LureLovers.com Guide Beta Tester Joined: 10 Nov 2009 Location: Casino Status: Offline Points: 4385 |
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I make lures to fish with myself, only in small numbers as have limited time or desire to spend too much time but they work well for the Bass and Cod I chase. Also have made a number of poppers from Bass to GT sized on the lathe which can be enjoyable to do and pretty easy once you get the knack. Weighting the big ones correctly is the biggest issue I find. My solo work area is Tweed-Grafton out to Boggabilla so I sometimes factor in an overnight riverside camp when out west working to give them a run and beats a motel everytime when you can pick up a cod or 3 before /after work Will catch up for sure. I am through town most days on my travels so keep an eye out for a current white duelcab hilux which has halo daytime lights on the spotties so I stick out pretty much.
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Alistair.
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