Puttin' a bow on it ...
 

Things seem to be slowing down a bit on the board, so it must be time to go fishing. These are some small ones (4.5") I spun to use up the last of my cedar. I need to find some smaller hooks to finish them off, or find a way to use split rings so I can use some lighter hooks I have on hand. How do you guys open those split rings? I bought a split ring pliers, but still can't figure out how to use it.

think of the point on those plyers as a small wedge. By closing on seam of split ring it will open enough to thread on hook .. get another bite on whole ring, once your started and keep spinning it until its on .. One of those things.. easy to show , hard to explain .. Got decent bait shop near you ? They should be able to show you .. Plugs look great ..

yes, looks like you've mastered everything.... but the split ring pliers, beautiful plugs!

That star burst effect is brilliant! First time I've seen that used intentionally. Very cool.

Aint that the truth... I've made lots of star burst...never intentionally...


Nicw Job high pockets... yup, I've cleaned and oiled the lathe,. released the tension on the belt and covered it for the summer....

Those are awesome, especially like the Chartruese/blue back one. :drool:

I've got a few to finish up and I want to spin up a couple of BM Junior types with an eelskin groove for Cutty then I'm done til next season....Time to fish

those are nice!!! I love the paint job! the pink starburst one looks like it would make a great spook-type plug without the swim plate!

nice job