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Old 08-01-2013, 01:49 PM   #1
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Plug paint patterns

Got my hands on some sealed and primed lures. I sanded the first prime down and reapplied some more to even some surfaces and in a couple days would like to apply paint. I am looking for some ideas on paint colors/schemes

I was considering trying the crackle approach on at least one of them. I like the green/black crackle effect to mimic a mack. I was also considering a bunker pattern...

Anyone have any fun/uncommon suggestions?

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Old 08-02-2013, 07:06 PM   #2
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I just picked up this crazy sheet of zebra patterned duct tape that I can't wait to make a stencil out of. Looks just like the back of a mac! I did the marble effect on 2 of my kits last winter and a crackle too! It's fun. My wife just picked up some crackle effect nail polish for me that I also can't wait to try!

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Old 08-02-2013, 07:33 PM   #3
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I know you probably want to get fancy but I pick White. Easy and very productive. Pretty much all I fish lately and been extremely productive the past few years.

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Old 08-03-2013, 09:17 AM   #4
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I agree with Professor here. Keep it simple and lightly get your feet wet. Makes for more fishing and less aggravation. Just my opinion
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Just spray two types of different paints to get your crackle, really easy. I've used a fluorescent and a gloss and gotten some cool effects that way.
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Old 08-04-2013, 10:54 AM   #6
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Any combination of white and yellow. All white, all yellow, yellow over white etc.. It's all you need to catch fish. Maybe splash some red on the chin.
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Old 08-05-2013, 08:49 AM   #7
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Thanks for the suggestions guys. I know the color doesn't NEED to be crazy or inventive to catch fish, but these are plugs I put no effort into making and I think investing a little time into a worth paint job would be worth it. I might just end up doing a black and a yellow over white, but I'd like to be at least a LITTLE creative.

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Old 10-07-2013, 06:23 PM   #8
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Fish scale. Base color then spray over mesh for scale effect. I have plenty mesh if you need any.

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Old 10-08-2013, 06:18 AM   #9
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Type of lure would be the deciding factor for me to choose a color.
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