I ask you this.where is the cost savings made up in a knockoff bait? This can be trolled, or used as a jerkbait. 50 Pieces Blank Lure Black Red Fishing Eyes UPER $1.50. d = document.getElementById(name); Seems decent, no water leaks when you use the blank lures. This material may not be posted on another website. #4 rings. I'm reading a lot and getting more confused the more I read lol! 3 1/2 inch 3/7 oz Unpainted Long Lip Crankbait Blank Bodies. Jig heads and lure bodies; Lead Molds and Accessories . Paste as plain text instead, The knock-off lure blanks work but they aren't the same as the originals. var next = ind + delta; } else { Your previous content has been restored. Read This Before Posting! The copy may look right externally and may be a good bait in its own right, but it ain't a Megabass and won't fish the same. $3-4 typically buys you a much nicer lure direct from China than a $3-4 bargain hardbait at Wal-Mart, IMO. Others have virtually no quality control, and punch out quantity on a budget. And yes - I am a bit of a hypocrite - I don't "only" fish the cheap stuff. If not, they will be bankrupt, or at best sold --- to some other company, who will make a knockoff of their great lure and sell it to the masses using their big name, and massive production facilities. These fishing lures are blank, unpainted and glittered to attract fish. Free Shipping ($75 or more US only) BULK SUPPLIER. -o-background-size: cover; Price $1.89. We also have quality treble hooks, split rings and variant colors 3D lure eyes . Most are prized by their owners. There's really no way to predict what will work and what won't, and if it has anything to do with manufacture. Let us think about this; you have developed a lure that you like. Ya get whatcha pay for! var ie4 = false; LURE BLANKS. The Elite II Series Blanks feature many popular styles and sizes. When your kids and grandkids can't find a job anymore you can sit and wonder why. Some have excellent quality control, and will produce exactly what the customer wants. Its blank, outfitted with high-quality components, has the power and action to handle a variety of lures and techniques. In different depths, sizes, and shapes. It swims well, good action and the fish like it too. If you're reselling you have to raise the price by 5cents to cover shipping. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. 10pcs 128mm 12.32g Unpainted minnow fishing lure blank hard body Trout bait G13# Quality products The Luxury Lifestyle Portal Online store masr-alyoum.com, C $29.2 Free shipping for many products Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 10pcs 128mm 12 32g Unpainted minnow fishing lure blank hard body Trout bait G13# at the . window.status='';ignoreResetDivSizes = true; Who cares if it's .35 each. JMHO. Don't be confused. } 0. Why does that one (insert whichever lure) have all of its paint knocked off, but the other three duplicates by the same company look pristine? They have put together a collection of quality lure blanks. Small differences in a baitmake large differences in itsperformance, so never expect a knockoff to perform like the original it copies. setTimeout(command , 50); These blanks come pre-assembled, rattles and hook hangers included, and ready to paint. With a decent CAD software, you can take your original, and play about with the wall thickness and all the other features of the new mass production lure, and get it close to your original on paper. If all he requires is a profile and a sketch, then unless your lure is very similar to another successful swimmer already in production by that company, you may be in trouble, as the lure parameters; wall thickness, ballast location, eye position, and all the rest, might not work out for your particular lure. If anyone has a contact that turns custom designs into a product please let me know. As for supporting our country. We have the quality lure bodies you need to produce masterpieces that are all but guaranteed to catch fish! Some of the "flaws" might actually be beneficial to catching more but under normal circumstances I would highly doubt it. } I know the last poll I took of caught bass said they did not like cheap lure bodies, so they only hit lures that cost $15+. Red table wine, good quality. Experiment with hooks and rings for desired weight and fall presentation. top of page. Bait is 2.5 inches long from back hook hanger to tip of bill. The differences are small in the appearance of these lures but it is what you can't see that is responsible for the action. Depth: 3-6' You'll need rings and hooks to finish lure. Things that I value when assessing quality include: Durability - does the lure break under normal use more frequently than expected. Choosing a quality jerkbait depends on what side of the country you plan on fishing and the time of year. You need to test it on the water to find out. Sign Up for exclusive updates, new arrivalsand insider-only discounts. Intellectual Property Protection I have to look but I have a place that sells all the popular musky lure blanks. You don't have any products in your shopping cart. And you definitely don't want to be throwing something that no one else isever. I could show you lure samples in house that have recently been offered to me WITH HOOKS for .25 each painted . I have done similar work for myself; taking a successful wood design, and converting it to a 2-part hollow molding in resin, playing with all the parameters such as wall thickness and harness housings to match the original density and balance. Quick View. $4.00. Underground Outdoors. New 1.5 Square bill beefier bill, heavier line ties and hook hangers. Sales is cutthroat no matter what you're selling, I've been in sales for 37 years. They're good as far as baits go but this hits the nail on the head. If you think you'll get a Megabass Ito 110 copy for 4 bucks that works just like the $25 original, you are deluded. Something about it is just a little different and seems to work better. There's also the case where a "brand name" lure doesn't live upcough-cough-howmanyxrapsdoIhavetobuytogetonethatsuspends-cough. Your link has been automatically embedded. Peace n hair grease. Now you can decide to offer free shipping, and take that expense out of your profit. In the USA, manufacturers vary in quality and consistency. If it's just because its not a Livingston, or doesn't have that Pro endorsement in the name, etc. If there is one thing I've learned about message boards and the interblab. Some of the importers/custom painters have builta reputation for sourcingquality blanks, but you also pay them a bit of a premium vs buying more directly. HOME. Oh, I bet it's because of the much better tackle components. if (a[i].indexOf("#")!=0){ d.MM_p[j]=new Image; d.MM_p[j++].src=a[i];}} China isn't the problem, our Federal government giving them an unfair advantage is the problem. I definitely agree i do believe that they should identify every lure with a name and or item #code should be considered between the top blank companies. I fish a lot of KO's of certain kinds of baits (110's and warts especially). 50 pieces (Min. Knock offs just dont have the same action. I have had cheap lures where 1 has completely different action than the next. *edit -- Sorry, that came across much harsher than I intended it, so don't take personal offense. This is great for other fish, it is very interesting and has a premium design. $0.80. }); Most of what's do is for personal use. I have used several that I didn't like though, the S Crank, DT series, 110 Magnum, and Trick Darter to name a few. 2. } You can post now and register later. High quality pike and perch lure blanks. You may be lucky and get something close first time, and I sincerely wish that for you. So the question begs, what is a qaulity blank? But hey it's only US businesses that are affected, you know those guys that don't have a lathe in the basement knocking out one or two lures a day in their spare time. They design the lure using a software like or similar to Fusion 360. var d=document; if(d.images){ if(!d.MM_p) d.MM_p=new Array(); Weight: 14.46g unfinished Item: MI027 Minnow lure blanks Position: River, Reservoir Pond, Ocean Boat Fishing, Ocean Beach Fishing, Stream, Lake Type: Lure blanks Type: Blank fishing lures Use: Fishing Length: 11.2CM/4.40'' Weight: 11.6G/.40oz Category: Unpainted Lure Blanks. Welcome to Fishhead Custom Lures. if (next >= length) { delta = delta * -1; next = ind + delta; } As an example, I'm 99.9% sure the SK banshee lipless baits at DSG are (were? The tail is secured in place with a machine screw which once installed is recessed in the hard bodied tail portion of the bait. Product Ratings: 28 Compartments Fishing Lures Waterproof Box Spoon Hooks Baits Storage Tackle Case Fishing Individual Tool with String. You cannot paste images directly. Shelts baits will swim but the plastic and internal components are cheaper. d.style.color = value; Bait has no internal rattles only one chambered ballast weight. } ALL TUNGSTEN PRODUCTS AND KITS. Featured Items. It's crazy what goes on. Your example of a guy with a lathe is a good example, but of course has nothing to do with what I've been talking about concerningChina competing fairly with US businesses. They surely are 100% identical and must perform exactly the same. One thing I would add is consistency between blanks. Your link has been automatically embedded. My solution to maintain control would be to design a set of molds that can be reproduced, and set up production in-house, then outsource the production with your tools if the numbers are beyond your capability. Knock offs may not give you 100% consistency, but the same is said of any lure company that's what makes that one bomber your favorite. He actually produces some blanks for some of the big name blank suppliers. In 2017 Amazon's net sales was 178 billion dollars, and 1/3 of Amazon sellers are based in China. Pasted as rich text. 1. And they have answered a couple emails rather quickly. Buy on Amazon. Others have baits that perform very well too. $( document ).ready(function() { Anyone that has more than a few knows what a "Good One" looks like in the water. Pre-Rapala wiggle warts have achieved cult status and are sought after for their irregular action, which (as the theory goes) was a result of inconsistent manufacturing of the originals. } else { Contact. Elongated oval eyes. match & course; Lureflex soft plastic. Some sources, like Predator, have taken the trouble to special order a bait like the Wiggle Wart and have worked with the Asian factory to ensure the bait is high quality and performs well. You swapped out the split rings? The best solution is to provide the manufacturer with a CAD model that defines exactly what you desire. Products. Every individual seems to a different idea of what quality is so ideally your best option is to look to different suppliers and find what works best for you. (learned this from trial and error the past 6 years) Most vendors have been "stuck" and/or ripped off for thousands of dollars during their trial and error process of finding reputable overseas distributors. Out of 300 baits ive gotten from them only 1 has leaked. The LPO Pro-Series provides builders with a full line of high quality lure blanks. 4.9 Please slide to verify. High quality 1.0 blank, Rattling! I buya Lure X. return loginEmail; } A large part of those sales come because they can ship here for next to nothing. Some diligent folks in the USA have done their homework for the rest of us. Get yours today! Continue. Responsiveness to product questions. Continue. Guys, I have read alot on this forum and one thing that gets me is the word quality. I'm looking to get into painting cranks. I haven't ordered from any of these mentioned vendors yet so I have no idea what to expect from them. Powered by Invision Community. function animateloop(name, length, ind, delta, col) { token = ''; You are moving from a solid wood design to a molded hollow plastic design. Classic and modern lure designs made with quality materials to European standards. In short, with a 4.5 rating and more than 320 buyers, the wlure . It should be on one of the last pages of that forum. 5. LOL, It's all about choices and what suits your needs..My choice is the highest quality blanks I can find available right here from US Vendors because I paint, sell them and don't want any coming backOthers have different needs/priorities. But in the end shipping will be a factor, and here China has an unfair advantage, an advantage we gave them. var htmltag = false; The Federal government has given them an advantage over US based businesses and they are using that. This is interesting, it makes for a perfect gift and has a simulation design. but spend a bit more and you will get a quality lure, pre-painted. Cost effective, quality lure blanks that are guaranteed to run . So if I want a bait that acts like Lure X and which I can have confidence in throwing (which means a lot!) 8.5cm 12g. function getTestDriveNum() { #052-1256-2. Length: 135mm I'm saying I bought 20 lures at $1 each and then paid $5 shipping. Fishing lure length is measured from tip of bill to tail. Once people buy from you and like your product, the 25 cents won't mean much. | I saw no differences otherwise. Clear editor. Skipaelf Lure Blanks Crankbaits,24PCS Crankbait Blanks Unpainted Fishing Lures with 3D Fishing Eyes,Walleye Trout Bass Fishing Topwater Lures Blank Hard Lures,3.54in,0.35oz. Order) I've been reading all over trying to find quality blanks. Order) Big Popper 19.5cm fishing lure blanks unpainted fishing lure blank 102.5g grams fishing lures unpainted. Our tax dollars are helping China take business from US businesses. } I can say, with 100% confidence, that while I have multiples of those Rapala's - they do NOT all work the same. Premium 100mm jerk bait. My whole point is don't be a lure snob. Just my .02. When shipping is $8.95for the order, soft plastics thatare 35 cents each turn into 40cents each. var value = getContent(name); For the DT series knock offs, well they work too but they aren't even close in action and that is because the DT cranks are balsa and not plastic. I like buying from vendors that have tested and provide detailed info about the lure with different topcoats, split rings, etc. As for cranks, many aren't sealed as well and may break easier, take on water or not run as intended, suspend as intended or dive to the depth intended. 5mm eyes fit perfect in the eye sockets. My printer can print ABS models perfectly. - Its no fun seeing a pike swim off with a $30 japanese topwater, or having a $$$ jerkbait bill smacked off against the outboard by an inexperienced caster. }); It's a business, they are in it to make money, not to watch Joe catch a dink. We offer a large selection of brass, unpainted wood, and unpainted plastic fishing lure blanks, including diver bodies, swim baits, top water lure bodies, minnow bodies, and shad bodies. Deals and Shenanigans: Zappos Shoes & Clothing: Ring Smart Home Security Systems Are these copies any good? I have the bodies in hand and can not find them anywhere. Now where you might get me (and I honestly don't have an answer for) is what the difference between a $9 crankbait (usually a US company) and a $25 crankbait (usually a JDM company). Download the 2023 Do-it Molds Catalog - d = document.all[name]; Nor will I bash anyone. Many times they may make a different color but the bait is basically the same as the original manufacturer. But frankly, theyare few and far between. Good Luck with your business. They require higher standards from the manufacturers, and get better results. Display as a link instead, We have the quality lure bodies you need to produce masterpieces that are all but guaranteed to catch fish! This is made of abs plastic, strong and durable, good sealing and waterproof. GLIDE and SWIM BAITS. These are the exact same blanks that my baits are made from. "))>0&&parent.frames.length) { We carry all the parts and bodies you need . Price $11.85. It's one of if not the most frequent question I'm asked across all SM platforms. Unpainted Lure Blanks. Will be back with the company name that sells the blanks Matthew: h2os2t: Posted 3/26/2010 11:10 AM (#431147 - in reply to #431127) By It has a particular CoG, density and weight distribution, parameters that you did not necessarily plan, they just happened as you prototyped. Good luck with your purchase. Kept affordable by a fisherman at no cost to quality. This is painted up nice, it is easy to custom and has a lure design. This is exactly right. var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(po, s); . Glad you never have to ever tune anything out of the box either! There are a few of us in the States that do research and only purchase high quality baits. #2 rings and #6 treble hooks. } Are there other suppliers that are better to deal with? I've got a bunch of whopper plopper KO as well and they work great. Huge selection of lure blanks. $2.69. Paste as plain text instead, *. function getColor(name) { If you are a serious fisherman who likes to create your own hard baits, you will love these unpainted lure blanks. Those are the things that most of us check for in suppliers. Alipay var token = ''; Shipping is peanuts. Usually a broken-back Rapala. Aluminium Injection moulds; Aorace 20pcs/lot 9.3cm 6g Top Quality Wobble Plastic Unpainted Crankbait Fishing Lures Blank Lure Bodies for Making Lures One of the most famous blanks for lure painters!The Fishing Lures are special bait which like real fishes that can tempt the fishes.Our Fishing lures are made of durable material and randomly tested by experts for proper and realistic swimming action during the . Rigorously tested and hand selected by our team. quantity: 12pcs unpainted fishing lures crankbaits. For these reasons, knockoffs have a place in my box. Crappie Jigs. I can order 100 or 200 from China, receive them in 2 or 3 weeks with no shipping cost. Our final collection consists of reliable products and we also managed to maintain variety within our picks to accommodate personal preferences. I am not praisinRontelts or any other company. for (i = 0; i < value.length; i++) { Shelt's Unpainted 95mm Jerkbaits with Weight Transfer. Best Medium-Heavy Abu Garcia Vengeance We strive to provide you with unique, high quality, trendy lure blanks so YOU can make the creations you dream of! 10.0 pieces (Min Order) CN. if ((x=MM_findObj(a[i]))!=null){document.MM_sr[j++]=x; if(!x.oSrc) x.oSrc=x.src; x.src=a[i+2];} The blank unpainted lures have been extensively tested for quality and longterm use. return customerID; Hooks are usually questionable, often very sharp and nice-looking, but brittle. $16.98 USD $11.69 USD 31% OFF. I see plenty of guys with a lathe, drill press and a band saw jump into the wood lure market and sell $30 lures every day. The only blanks that in my batch maybe was an issue is the panfish swimbait. Great Quality Blanks 2 ballbearing Diving depth: 1-3.5m Lure Painting. Rigorously tested and hand selected by our team. Edges around the dorsal fin needed touched with sand paper. It's nearly impossible to replicate the original lures action. Pro Staff . - Great quality crank bait blanks for lure painting, lure making. Copyright | Top Store | Developed by ThemeHunk, Unpainted Square Bills and Shallow Divers, Wart Crappie, Bonefish and Other Pattern Stencils, Fishing Tools, Pliers, Scales and Accessories. How can that be? If you like buying lures from a 2.99 bin then I don't see it being an issue. I am just trying to make you aware of the problems of moving from one set of materials and design to a completely different set of materials and design. This is somewhat tongue-in-cheek, as Im aware that sloppy manufacturing is not a universal key to lure-making success. One of the biggest complaints you hear on crankbaits is that no 2 run the same from the same company, bills break easily, they take on water or crack, hooks are crappy, paint flakes off, etc. I find knockoff blanks are usually a hit or miss proposition as far as home the perform, depending on a lot of factors that are hard for suppliers to control. var po = document.createElement('script'); po.type = 'text/javascript'; po.async = true; Maybe, maybe not. Some do this with a few of theirs blanks. Thanks for all the input guys! Before I place the order I'm curious about the quality of blanks you get from them? Eyes are half moon 8mm eyes. The cookie settings on this website are set to 'allow all cookies' to give you the very best experience. Lure Parts Online is your trusted source for plastic fishing lure blanks. Has 7mm eye sockets. Ican control all aspects of the design and have the flexibility to make any changes Imight find necessary to achieve the desired result; buoyancy, wall thickness, ballast chambers, hook hangar location, etc. In my neck of the woods the Adam's Custom lures square bills are very popular and they are SK 1.5 knock-offs. I do sell a few baits to my buddies and others who know I make lures but I don't actively look for customers. Sale. if(document.all) { SUPPLIES. Someday some will wake up to this fact but unfortunately is already to late. Over 4 orders, i received everyone in less than 12 days to the U.S. After the initial order, they sent the next 3 orders with free samples. CLOTHING AND MORE. Pre-Rapala wiggle warts have achieved cult status and are sought after for their irregular action, which (as the theory goes) was a result of inconsistent manufacturing of the originals. 2/0 hooks It's all about choices and what suits your needs..My choice is the highest quality blanks I can find available right here from US Vendors because I paint, sell them and don't want any coming backOthers have different needs/priorities I just pay the US vendors the $2 or there about because: 1. Pasted as rich text. Hooks & Spilt Rings. Upload or insert images from URL. Interesting to hear (and not surprising). Making your handcrafted fishing lures with your secret colors and patterns. The Manufacturer says: our lure blanks just like the skipping elf underwater. Used these as jerk baits as well as crank baits and they track well. close. Where as a better company like Rapala will give you the same action almost every time. } Low volume mailing list with new products and tips. I can do it now for a couple of dollars in materials and a few hour of design work on the computer. If I'm just buying a lure to paint and to use myself, yeah it's not a big deal so just buy here in the US. function getContent(name) { $6.99. Shipping is not an excuse to support your own country. Shelt's Unpainted Quality 110+ Jerkbaits Blanks Lures. Whether you want a surface lure or a diving lure, we have you covered. Just paint, attach hooks with split rings and they're ready to fish! Wait, it's your lucky lure? Add to Cart Compare. I think they should post better descriptions of what they are trying to sell. Sale. Alibaba.com. I think many would be surprised by the construction quality of some of the Chinese brands nowadays. FREE FISHER Unpainted Fishing Lures 25pcs/Lot 9.3cm 6.8g DIY Bait Embryo Blank Clear Plastic Walleye 3D Lifelike Fisheye Minnow Lures. function MM_swapImage() { //v3.0 Please click Accept Cookies to continue to use the site. $2.59. But I'm not saying I paid $1 for a lure so I'll charge $3 to cover everything. I have a friend who is a bait designer for a very well known mainstream brand. Sale. Being new to the hobby myself, I have ordered blanks from 5 different companies over the past 6 months, including Shelts. With those definitions, I can now tell what is and isn't a quality blank. po.src = 'https://apis.google.com/js/plusone.js'; Even if i feel the need because my experience with a company may be a single good or a single bad experience. d = document.all[name]; Weighs .24oz. I have my favorites like everyone else. Currently, most manufacturers of crankbaits are using 3D printers to make prototypes. Theres no single answer to the OPs question some knockoff blanks/lures are garbage, others are very good (good doesnt have to mean an exact replication there are usually differences in the details, which is not necessarily a bad thing). Displaying 1 to 16 (of 16 products) Categories. It probably took you several prototypes to get it exactly where you want it. Weve been talking for weeks but Im not able to tell if these blanks will be quality enough to mass produce and sell. Best For High Quality: Wlure Unpainted Lure Blank . All customizable fishing lure blanks feature recessed eye sockets for the secure application of lure eyes. I have a cart loaded with Shelts but I haven't checked put yet. Everything that is sold either has shipping built in to the price or has it added on. I don't have to worry about prep work or tuning. Lure Building. Of course, that's not always the case, but many times they are exactly the same or very similar. The costs of businesses buying offshore is much more than in USA to the economy. $2.00 - $2.70 / piece. Click to feedback > if (ie4) { Proudly created with Wix.com. Unpainted blanks are difficult to identify. High quality abs construction, tank test in USA. There are savings to be had by dodging markups without necessarily meaning a huge sacrifice in quality, and there is also a lot of cheap junk out there to avoid. We have listed out the best blanks for your daily purposes after deep study and comparative studies between 100's of products. var str = ''; Just like the other knock offs? Would much prefer a naked model of a bait painted. 3. 5mm eyes fit perfect in the eye [.] )1/2 oz RES' in different packaging and limited range of color selection. function setColor(name, value) { It's at this point Iprice the lure 25 cents higher to cover the shipping cost. Despite what manufacturers would have you believe, lure making doesnt have to be rocket science and bass will bite all kinds of different baits. var loginEmail = ""; Your source for premium quality custom lure components and unique custom lures and jigs Continuing to bring you the same great products previously found at DingerBaits.com New Products and Restocks Arriving almost weekly! Quality hooks can also be found from China, but like everything else you wont know without buying. Premium plopper blank. body { Bait has built in weight transfer system smooth seems and strong hardware. Prep worked needed - how much prep work is required prior to painting; less is more. I don't particularly like to bash any companies that sell blanks, but in this case You get what you pay for. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. var customerID = ""; I've put the all under water. Nor will I bash anyone. I would like to know where the big companies have there blanks made and possibly look at trying to go through their manufacturers? I'm pretty sure they all want you to be a satisfied customer and purchase many more of their products. You catch more off that specific Foxy Lady 6a Bomber than the other 3 Foxy Lady 6a Bombers you have? if(window.location.href == "http://www.proluresonline.com/"){ In my opinion, there is a benefit to buying the non-knockoffs (possibly less so with store brands) over copied blanks and I gave my reasoning based on my experience. I use an iPad and I haven't had any issues with any of these vendors websites, especially related to product info and viewing the lures.

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