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I am in fact back on my fermentation bullshit again.
November 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I am in fact back on my fermentation bullshit again.
It was too late in the season to make it o fish al but my little silver shiner looked great out there.
I did see a guy catch a Chinook Salmon in the lake though. It apparently took him all day though.
I did see a guy catch a Chinook Salmon in the lake though. It apparently took him all day though.
November 22, 2025 at 6:29 PM
It was too late in the season to make it o fish al but my little silver shiner looked great out there.
I did see a guy catch a Chinook Salmon in the lake though. It apparently took him all day though.
I did see a guy catch a Chinook Salmon in the lake though. It apparently took him all day though.
My previous Dace had a bit too heavy of a weight on him. I really like how the 3/16 oz of sinker on this silver shiner let's it fall slow enough to wiggle more. She even had a bit of a swimming action inadvertently when pulled around. I want to try to make that more deliberate next time with a boot.
November 21, 2025 at 1:23 PM
My previous Dace had a bit too heavy of a weight on him. I really like how the 3/16 oz of sinker on this silver shiner let's it fall slow enough to wiggle more. She even had a bit of a swimming action inadvertently when pulled around. I want to try to make that more deliberate next time with a boot.
Some gluing mistakes were made that led to some unfortunate spots on the sides, and the joints aren't as tight as I want, but the mobility of these little metal joints is really nice. Do fish like a loose prey like this, or is the stiffer look of my old fishing line joints actually better?
November 20, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Some gluing mistakes were made that led to some unfortunate spots on the sides, and the joints aren't as tight as I want, but the mobility of these little metal joints is really nice. Do fish like a loose prey like this, or is the stiffer look of my old fishing line joints actually better?
Epoxy's on.
I want to focus on getting a better overall shape next time with an emerald shiner to not mix up the paint too much. Because this is by far my best paint job.
I want to focus on getting a better overall shape next time with an emerald shiner to not mix up the paint too much. Because this is by far my best paint job.
November 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Epoxy's on.
I want to focus on getting a better overall shape next time with an emerald shiner to not mix up the paint too much. Because this is by far my best paint job.
I want to focus on getting a better overall shape next time with an emerald shiner to not mix up the paint too much. Because this is by far my best paint job.
Trying to approximate something like a silverstripe shiner. I oversprayed the silver spray paint unfortunately. I think the mesh just wasn't tight enough. Sadly there's basically no white on the bottom because of that. But I like how the teal sparkles come through.
November 18, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Trying to approximate something like a silverstripe shiner. I oversprayed the silver spray paint unfortunately. I think the mesh just wasn't tight enough. Sadly there's basically no white on the bottom because of that. But I like how the teal sparkles come through.
Painting is still brutal without an airbrush or any skill, but look, the scales almost turned out!
Very happy with the eyes and snail though and the construction went reasonably well. Can't wait to get him in the test tank tomorrow.
Gordon, the roseysided dace(eating a snail).
Very happy with the eyes and snail though and the construction went reasonably well. Can't wait to get him in the test tank tomorrow.
Gordon, the roseysided dace(eating a snail).
November 10, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Painting is still brutal without an airbrush or any skill, but look, the scales almost turned out!
Very happy with the eyes and snail though and the construction went reasonably well. Can't wait to get him in the test tank tomorrow.
Gordon, the roseysided dace(eating a snail).
Very happy with the eyes and snail though and the construction went reasonably well. Can't wait to get him in the test tank tomorrow.
Gordon, the roseysided dace(eating a snail).
"Free masons run the country!"
November 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
"Free masons run the country!"
The mk 3 (Norman) was unfortunately lost at sea when I stupidly tried to pitch him at a big lay down and he got snagged on one of the branches. However he looked great in the water and his hook certainly held firm, inspiring the mk 4 (Gordon): a Rosysided Dace eating a snail. WIP
November 8, 2025 at 9:21 AM
The mk 3 (Norman) was unfortunately lost at sea when I stupidly tried to pitch him at a big lay down and he got snagged on one of the branches. However he looked great in the water and his hook certainly held firm, inspiring the mk 4 (Gordon): a Rosysided Dace eating a snail. WIP
With the Mk 3 I finally have a working version of my "Neddy Nibbler" plug version of the famous "Ned Rig" soft plastic
Still some improvements to make to the design, also I need to just get much better at making them so they don't look like dog shit. But I'm happy with the progress so far.
Still some improvements to make to the design, also I need to just get much better at making them so they don't look like dog shit. But I'm happy with the progress so far.
November 6, 2025 at 9:36 PM
With the Mk 3 I finally have a working version of my "Neddy Nibbler" plug version of the famous "Ned Rig" soft plastic
Still some improvements to make to the design, also I need to just get much better at making them so they don't look like dog shit. But I'm happy with the progress so far.
Still some improvements to make to the design, also I need to just get much better at making them so they don't look like dog shit. But I'm happy with the progress so far.
"Carl tried to refute my vague, receiptless attempts to tell anyone who'll listen that he's a bad person they should dislike. He must have some sort of mental disorder. Anyone who isn't le woke lol communist just lets all weird, untrue smears about them fester."
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November 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
"Carl tried to refute my vague, receiptless attempts to tell anyone who'll listen that he's a bad person they should dislike. He must have some sort of mental disorder. Anyone who isn't le woke lol communist just lets all weird, untrue smears about them fester."
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The big shots use CNC machines and 3d software to make aluminum molds to pour soft plastic into, but amateurs can easily make silicone molds and stuff like that. Fun way to experiment with different ideas for actions and stuff.
November 3, 2025 at 10:51 PM
The big shots use CNC machines and 3d software to make aluminum molds to pour soft plastic into, but amateurs can easily make silicone molds and stuff like that. Fun way to experiment with different ideas for actions and stuff.
Heh, well most people don't make their own lures, though a lot of fly fishermen seem to make their own flies and those can be very beautiful.
But yeah, I like the idea of making experimental wood lures and soft plastics.
But yeah, I like the idea of making experimental wood lures and soft plastics.
November 3, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Heh, well most people don't make their own lures, though a lot of fly fishermen seem to make their own flies and those can be very beautiful.
But yeah, I like the idea of making experimental wood lures and soft plastics.
But yeah, I like the idea of making experimental wood lures and soft plastics.
Trying to get good at making Shiners and Daces first though. I also have silly ideas for some panfish resembling crankbaits that work with pectoral fins instead of lips, including a "spawning pair" clacking one inspired by one of Nathan Marling's coolest lures.
November 3, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Trying to get good at making Shiners and Daces first though. I also have silly ideas for some panfish resembling crankbaits that work with pectoral fins instead of lips, including a "spawning pair" clacking one inspired by one of Nathan Marling's coolest lures.
What does this have to do with dragonfly nymphs? Well, my original and main intent is to paint up and add little hair or rubber "fins" to my "Neddy Nibblers" to make them look like different species of minnow, shiner, and dace. However, a dragon fly nymph also kinda looks like a Ned rig.
November 3, 2025 at 9:15 PM
What does this have to do with dragonfly nymphs? Well, my original and main intent is to paint up and add little hair or rubber "fins" to my "Neddy Nibblers" to make them look like different species of minnow, shiner, and dace. However, a dragon fly nymph also kinda looks like a Ned rig.
lol, I didn't watch one. I've just been learning how to make my own fishing lures after I got obsessed with it watching Marling Baits channel.
I have this idea for a segmented, wooden version of a "Ned rig" based on an other lure maker's experiment. My early attempts at a prototype.
I have this idea for a segmented, wooden version of a "Ned rig" based on an other lure maker's experiment. My early attempts at a prototype.
November 3, 2025 at 9:07 PM
lol, I didn't watch one. I've just been learning how to make my own fishing lures after I got obsessed with it watching Marling Baits channel.
I have this idea for a segmented, wooden version of a "Ned rig" based on an other lure maker's experiment. My early attempts at a prototype.
I have this idea for a segmented, wooden version of a "Ned rig" based on an other lure maker's experiment. My early attempts at a prototype.
YES I am a dragonfly nymph and YES I do breathe water with my butt that I can also fart out for jet propulsion. What are you, some kinda tough guy?
November 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
YES I am a dragonfly nymph and YES I do breathe water with my butt that I can also fart out for jet propulsion. What are you, some kinda tough guy?
Top Minnows are really a kind of Killifish despite their name, but they do hang out near the top of the water more than other small fish do.
Even when their coloration looks a more drab yellow-black-white ensemble they look pretty. But this guy's garish, deep blue stripe and spots are so elegant.
Even when their coloration looks a more drab yellow-black-white ensemble they look pretty. But this guy's garish, deep blue stripe and spots are so elegant.
October 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Top Minnows are really a kind of Killifish despite their name, but they do hang out near the top of the water more than other small fish do.
Even when their coloration looks a more drab yellow-black-white ensemble they look pretty. But this guy's garish, deep blue stripe and spots are so elegant.
Even when their coloration looks a more drab yellow-black-white ensemble they look pretty. But this guy's garish, deep blue stripe and spots are so elegant.
Male Fathead minnows are like the ogres of the Minnow/Shiner/Dace world.
Look at this beefy boy, look at the SPIKES on his head.
Look at this beefy boy, look at the SPIKES on his head.
October 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Male Fathead minnows are like the ogres of the Minnow/Shiner/Dace world.
Look at this beefy boy, look at the SPIKES on his head.
Look at this beefy boy, look at the SPIKES on his head.