a few darters

[Diggin Jiggin]

Originally Posted by Tagger

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Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 14 Not sure what brand you are using but most plumbers epoxy cures wet. Wait a while for it to set a bit then shape, smooth it out using finger and water, don't even need sanding. Washes away easily.


This tip was from Lapala ... tried it and it worked good ... nice looking darters .. weighted ? hydro orientated ?

Thanks Eddie, I'll try that next time.

Originally Posted by JohnnyD

DJ, those look incredible. Very nice work. I have to concur with Finatic, that squid looks killer.

How'd you cut the slope? Do you leave the square ends on when you cut it and use a jog of some sort?

I really like what you do to cover the tail wraps.

I think lots of the NJ guys do the epoxy on the tail to seal it up. I really like the look and hopefully they'll hold up a bit better.

As far as the jigs go... I'm not sure how to post a link but I had a thread a month or so ago that showed how I was holding the blanks square.
http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripert...ad.php?t=54143

I then rip the 45 on the table saw and I made a little jig to help me draw the slope I wanted. Then I cut the slope free hand on the bandsaw and just smooth it out on the belt sander...

I'll take a pic of the jig after dinner...