On page two under the Hardbaits forum, there is a 5 page thread on Shelts baits. The rest out there are for collectors people that like to overpay for old baits. Has 7mm eye sockets. How they just work so much better than anything else. Just to be clear.Don't confuse "Knock-Offs" with "Store Brand" baits. I like buying from vendors that have tested and provide detailed info about the lure with different topcoats, split rings, etc. We also have quality treble hooks, split rings and variant colors 3D lure eyes . wLure 10 Blank Minnow Fishing Lure Body Unpainted Lure Jerkbait UPM589 $12.00. JMHO. To add to the thread a bit, I have caught some decent bass on cheap old lures of unknown origin, and I'm sure other guys do just fine with many "knock offs" "store brands" and just generally inexpensive lures (each of these categoriesmay be quite different). Things that I value when assessing quality include: Durability - does the lure break under normal use more frequently than expected. d=parent.frames[n.substring(p+1)].document; n=n.substring(0,p);} This material may not be posted on another website. 8.5cm - }); Experiment with hooks and rings for desired weight and fall presentation. Privacy Statement. As for supporting our country. 2. but spend a bit more and you will get a quality lure, pre-painted. function animateloop(name, length, ind, delta, col) { Everyone expects cheat stuff. Lure Parts Online is your trusted source for plastic fishing lure blanks. In my neck of the woods the Adam's Custom lures square bills are very popular and they are SK 1.5 knock-offs. The tail is secured in place with a machine screw which once installed is recessed in the hard bodied tail portion of the bait. I'm out. Nor will I bash anyone. Why do you want that? Quality blanks . 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. Bulk Unpainted Crank Bodies, Minnow Bodies, Surface Lures, Lipless Lures for fishing: Bulk Hardbait Blanks: 2720C 2720C Crankbait Blanks (10pk) Starting at: $11.99 : 2722 2722 Laser Eyez Hard Body Blanks (5pk) . One thing I will say about many of the websites I've looked at is they aren't very user friendly to mobile users. A package can be shipped from China for $5 or less, while the same package going from here to China it around $50. Onetouch Lure Blanks from Weihai Vast Plastic Products Co., Ltd.. Search High Quality Lure Blanks Manufacturing and Exporting supplier on Alibaba.com. However, apart from the lip shape, profile, tow eye position etc, stuff that was under your control, in order to have the mass production lure swim exactly the same as your prototype, ALL the parameters have to be matched. But I'm consistently reading that the venders who are selling what look to be the same blanks for more money are better quality. The knock-off lure blanks work but they aren't the same as the originals. Why wouldn't they? But as long as your painted prototype works then the pre painted parameters is all that has to be matched. d = document.all[name]; 2in 3/29oz Blank Crankbait Unpainted Body 50pcs. alternative lures. You're going to pay more buying from Dinger and Predator but in comparison to baits purchased from shelts you will definitely see where the extra dollars were spent. Best For High Quality: Wlure Unpainted Lure Blank . Glad you never have to ever tune anything out of the box either! We ship anywhere in the U.S. Come check us out! The only blanks that in my batch maybe was an issue is the panfish swimbait. They're good as far as baits go but this hits the nail on the head. Quality is a big factor when it comes to having a specific lure made, and quality control here is the US would be easier to monitor. You can post now and register later. On top of everything else, you have to take into account that the end user of the lure blank is going to apply paint and a top coat which moves the goal posts yet again. if (ie4) { Now look at your crankbait box. Premium 100mm jerk bait. But to get that first sale from someone, that 25 cents can mean everything. The final prototype is made of wood (lets just say). Sometimes it's better, sometimes worse. Experiment with hooks and rings for proper sink rate and bait action. I just doubt that the engineer at the other end of the telephone line is going to go to the 20 30 hours of work that it might take. if(!x && d.getElementById) x=d.getElementById(n); return x; bassmaster0726, January 25, 2019 in Hard Baits, Well Ive been in touch with a man in China who makes blanks, I am looking to get my own design made and have an X amount of blanks sent to me to paint. They're almost impossible to retrieve at any other speed than the right speed for that particular bait, and they really hunt wildly. d.style.color = value; Oh, you change out your hooks? Ive bought Chinese brandluresthat looked interesting online and then went straight in the trash after holding in my hands. Our final collection consists of reliable products and we also managed to maintain variety within our picks to accommodate personal preferences. Unpainted blanks are difficult to identify. $6.99. The only blanks that in my batch maybe was an issue is the panfish swimbait. From what I've gathered, most are manufactured China and sold by middlemen who all buy from the same limited number of manufacturers. It's one of if not the most frequent question I'm asked across all SM platforms. Get it in store: 7 In Stock Aisle 12. Your link has been automatically embedded. match & course; Lureflex soft plastic. It's a business, they are in it to make money, not to watch Joe catch a dink. Meanwhile someone else bought from China,got free shipping, andis thenable to sell for 5cents less. - This is painted up nice, it is easy to custom and has a lure design. Elongated oval eyes. This is exactly right. You'll need rings and hooks to finish lure. Choosing a quality jerkbait depends on what side of the country you plan on fishing and the time of year. The manufacturer says: you will start a new and amazing trip with our jerkbait. I have some LC KO blanks that are great quality and some that are absolute garbage. Yes, I have three "Good Ones" out of the dozens I've owned. Personally, my go-to's are typically middle of the road name brands or the occasional house brand (such as SK Banshees), but I certainly appreciate why a lot of serious anglers like their LC, Megabass, Evergreen, etc. if(document.all) { How well the lure swims - I've run into issues with ones I've ordered directly from China. My printer can print ABS models perfectly. var length = 0; Handcrafted lure, you can design your favorite color pattern on the bait. Eyes are half moon 8mm eyes. Yeah, I'm being a bit snarky about it but come on. Kept affordable by a fisherman at no cost to quality. var htmltag = false; I have my favorites like everyone else. Youll surely find what you need for creating the perfect lure you have in mind. Choose from 26 different profiles and sizes that cover any depth or species. } Good thing we never have that happen, I couldn't imagine if my (insert favorite mass producer of lures) bought out (insert smaller lure company that makes great lures) and resold them as the same name, only they don't work as well as the originalor worse, worked better totally ruining my angst against knock offs. If anyone has a contact that turns custom designs into a product please let me know. Anyone that has more than a few knows what a "Good One" looks like in the water. function setContent(name, value) { The same is true in China. Edges around the dorsal fin needed touched with sand paper. Good Luck with your business. There are knock-offs available with allegedly poor QC maybe this is the perfect niche? Bias or opinion? }); The costs of businesses buying offshore is much more than in USA to the economy. LURE BLANKS. Add to cart. } Guys, I have read alot on this forum and one thing that gets me is the word quality. I have some LC KO blanks t. We carry all the parts and bodies you need . Usually a broken-back Rapala. Lure companies are focused on selling lures, not catching fish. New Products and Restocks Arriving almost weekly! Fishing Lure White 3 . 2/0 hooks In 2017 Amazon's net sales was 178 billion dollars, and 1/3 of Amazon sellers are based in China. 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. $0.90. Appreciate your input on this interesting topic, Andrew. 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. $2.59. Your previous content has been restored. Notice I never mentioned what bait company my friend (ex-Elite Series angler now on the FLW Tour) designs for because I didn't want to appear biased. This is interesting, it makes for a perfect gift and has a simulation design. I have had cheap lures where 1 has completely different action than the next. If you would like to know more, email me. Terms of Use Make a good product at a fair price and do it legit and people will beat your door down. $14.99. I know it all comes down to profit and loss but if you can, just don't say it cost me $1.00 per lure and I will just charge $3.00 that will cover everything, that's is where you are wrong, I am no CPA but I have been in a printing business for over 25 yrs. You certainly havent maximized your fish catching opportunitiesby throwing some baits thatwill never catch a fish. Your definition and mine seem to be very similar. Just my .02. Simulation blank body design, more attractive to fish. I've purchased from Predator, GetBit and Dinger and would recommend all three for the following reasons: 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. I am not praising shelts or any other company. Of course. Bait has built in weight transfer system smooth seems and strong hardware. Knock offs just dont have the same action. 50 Pieces Blank Lure Black Red Fishing Eyes UPER $1.50. These are quality blank ABS lure bodies, 2.5 Square bill, Bait is 80mm long from back hook hanger to tip of bill. 30 Hooks for Each Pack Black Nickle Treble Hooks FH1HP30 $2.40 to $4.00. You can post now and register later. I'm pretty sure they all want you to be a satisfied customer and purchase many more of their products. Even if i feel the need because my experience with a company may be a single good or a single bad experience. 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. Bait is 2.5 inches long from back hook hanger to tip of bill. Finish these first quality fishing lures in your own secret fish catching colors. $0.80. IMO its not unlike certain low-priced Chinese rods/reels, which have pleasantly surprised some folks who wouldve first doubted them on principle. 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Unpainted Blank Lure Body Deep Diving Crankbait 120mm 21g Fishing Lure SF13 Special offer Every day by day the Best Quality, the . I saw no differences otherwise. FeaturesThrough-body steel wire One thing I've found is that a knockoff bait is almost never the same as the commercial bait it copies. Continue. . Introducing Crank Blanks. I have a friend who is a bait designer for a very well known mainstream brand. ALL TUNGSTEN PRODUCTS AND KITS. Powered by Invision Community. Of the ones I've fished or my son has fished, everyone (limited sample of 15 or so) has run true without the need for tuning. command = 'animateloop(\'' + name + '\', ' + length + ', ' + next + ', ' + delta + ', \'' + col + '\')'; So the question begs, what is a qaulity blank? It is important to have a variety of jerkbait lure blanks to choose from when painting your own baits. Some are easy to distinguish but many ore not. 3 talking about this. You will see a post I put in the Blank Crankbait Body Links that is pinned to the top of the forum page. When your kids and grandkids can't find a job anymore you can sit and wonder why.