I was on Barlow's looking at all of the different lure blanks they have. I see a lot of them are knock-offs of existing baits. What is the performance like for these lure blanks? I'd like to get some to paint, but want them to perform well also.
I was on Barlow's looking at all of the different lure blanks they have. I see a lot of them are knock-offs of existing baits. What is the performance like for these lure blanks? I'd like to get some to paint, but want them to perform well also.
Look here>>>> https://www.alternativelures.com/
Marks Props 317-398-9294, 1850 East 225 South, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176 propellerman59@gmail.com http://www.marksprops.com/index.html
I've gotten some of these and had a buddy paint them, all of the ones I've tried swim really well (all smaller glides, Klash and BullShad ko's)Originally Posted by 21XDC
Thanks guys! I'll check this place out.
Many of our lure blanks come from the same factories as the brand name blanks, though, for obvious reasons, we can't state that about specific blanks.
Matt Barlow
Barlow's
Thanks for that info, Matt. I'm pretty sure you're another place I was going to check out anyway since I need to get a few lure parts as well.
In my opinion, Barlows has the best website to compare hook sizes, shapes, any lure parts.
Marks Props 317-398-9294, 1850 East 225 South, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176 propellerman59@gmail.com http://www.marksprops.com/index.html
some of the best blanks going right here.
https://www.jigshack.com/unpainted-lure-blank
Absolutely! I just found this website and am definitely going to be ordering some 110 and 110+1 jerkbait knock-offs to try. Thanks!
Bruce West is the owner. He also paints as well and is one of the best at that. Send him some older crankbaits and a picture of the color you want and he will make it look like new.
I send older Bandits and he makes them look like new with the original color
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Last edited by 21XDC; 12-27-2023 at 09:10 AM.
Marks Props 317-398-9294, 1850 East 225 South, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176 propellerman59@gmail.com http://www.marksprops.com/index.html
Awesome list!! Thank you very much for all of those recommendations. I'll definitely be checking them out.
Backwater Outfitting
Cedar Run Outdoors
Shelts
Alternative Lures (excellent source for swimbait blanks)
Sugartit Custom Lures
These are all sources I can attest to having quality products and good service. Of them, Sugartit gets 70% of my business, the rest gets divided between the others.
Awesome, thanks for the extra suggestions. It seems like several places have a few knock-off baits that I'd like to try, so I'll have to order from each of them to see which ones I like.
I buy some they work well. I run a bead of super glue around the seam to prevent leaks. I use cheap Chinese suppliers. I use a lot of them without paint, just a false eye dot, eyes and then clear coat. Lots of fish like clear.
Anyone buy the Alternative Lures Hinko HinK.O. | No label Copy2 (alternativelures.com)? It's the alternative to the Hinkle Shad. Just wondering if it actually performs. For me a lot of the large hard swimbaits have not performed right. Look good and I am sure it paints up great. Just wondering about it actually catching fish. Wish he would have a place for reviews on his site so you can get some feedback on what you are buying.
I have bought quite a few of his crankbaits which have been fine. The swimbaits at all the sites listed here are a crap shoot.
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