The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Custom House Bait https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:54:37 +0000 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 02:38:24 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=78726 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Custom House Bait : ReelAppealLures wrote:Mike...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78726&PID=1164376&title=custom-house-bait#1164376 Author: silver335
Subject: 78726
Posted: 16 Aug 2012 at 2:38am

Originally posted by ReelAppealLures ReelAppealLures wrote:

Mike you have the very first one made in your hands, so they have evolved a little since then... Always trying to perfect the process and do justice to the shell. I have more shell arriving in a few days so I will be making a couple more for an order, be good to get away from the airbrush for an afternoon.

As for rigging, I like it with the R2S Shogun In-line hooks, in either 7/0 or 8/0 they really let it do it's own thing without dampning any action IMO. The lure you have has been wired for a JOBU however, but just twist it some more for in-lines. If you want to use trebles 2/0 to 4/0 66's depending on the amount of hook exposure you want.

As for the popper, well it's still in testing and needs destroying before going any further... GT testing is up first. Merv also wants one for Bluefin so you guys are first on the list!



Well for being your first one Sam its a work of art so i can only imagine what the newer ones look like Clap 
Thanks for the rigging suggestions, i will play with different hooks combos to see what will work best for the Big Tuna's! 

Ha ha ha i bet Merv Does want one as well Wink the way they throw water looks wicked and sure to call a fish up from the deep!!! hope to have some great pictures for You and Merv this coming season as weather dependent i may be spending a month or more straight at it ha ha ha!! Cheers Sam
]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 02:38:24 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78726&PID=1164376&title=custom-house-bait#1164376 <![CDATA[Custom House Bait : Mike you have the very first one...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78726&PID=1164370&title=custom-house-bait#1164370 Author: ReelAppealLures
Subject: 78726
Posted: 15 Aug 2012 at 11:30pm

Mike you have the very first one made in your hands, so they have evolved a little since then... Always trying to perfect the process and do justice to the shell. I have more shell arriving in a few days so I will be making a couple more for an order, be good to get away from the airbrush for an afternoon.

As for rigging, I like it with the R2S Shogun In-line hooks, in either 7/0 or 8/0 they really let it do it's own thing without dampning any action IMO. The lure you have has been wired for a JOBU however, but just twist it some more for in-lines. If you want to use trebles 2/0 to 4/0 66's depending on the amount of hook exposure you want.

As for the popper, well it's still in testing and needs destroying before going any further... GT testing is up first. Merv also wants one for Bluefin so you guys are first on the list!


]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 23:30:02 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78726&PID=1164370&title=custom-house-bait#1164370 <![CDATA[Custom House Bait : Lucky enough to have one of these...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78726&PID=1164072&title=custom-house-bait#1164072 Author: fishmad1
Subject: 78726
Posted: 15 Aug 2012 at 5:42pm

Lucky enough to have one of these too...awesome lure, cant wait for the season]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:42:55 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78726&PID=1164072&title=custom-house-bait#1164072 <![CDATA[Custom House Bait : ReelAppealLures wrote: New...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78726&PID=1164063&title=custom-house-bait#1164063 Author: silver335
Subject: 78726
Posted: 15 Aug 2012 at 5:12pm

Originally posted by ReelAppealLures ReelAppealLures wrote:

New bait from the RAL Custom House...

NZ Paua, full "foiled" finish using real shell... A few hours went into this one. 100g unrigged.



No amount of my poor photography will get this to 'pop' like it does in natural sunlight. I will produce these in limited numbers as the shell is very expensive and adds to the over all price of the bait. Making up another for NOMAD NZ, and then will have some others ready in a few weeks/months...

This bait is destined to fish for some BIG tuna in the USA. Make sure you pop by the Synit display at the Boat Show as Graeme will have the lure and we need to keep him honest. Wink



Sam, Just got this lure a few days ago and i must say its Sweet As!!! Its such a beautiful piece of art im scared to fish it haha :) Sam How do you suggest i rig it for the best balance and action? Also id Love to get my hands on one of the new Poppers you are working on with the big cup face as thats my passion for Bluefin fishing :) Ask Graeme as i just put in for 6 new tuna Casting rods for this season Wink 
]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:12:00 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78726&PID=1164063&title=custom-house-bait#1164063 <![CDATA[Custom House Bait : Hey Sam...We are using barbless...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78726&PID=1148557&title=custom-house-bait#1148557 Author: fishmad1
Subject: 78726
Posted: 10 Jul 2012 at 6:16pm

Hey Sam...

We are using barbless 5/0 ST/76's in Oman...big treble but work well down there
]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:16:01 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78726&PID=1148557&title=custom-house-bait#1148557 <![CDATA[Custom House Bait : haha Take the Anger out on my...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78726&PID=1148348&title=custom-house-bait#1148348 Author: silver335
Subject: 78726
Posted: 10 Jul 2012 at 8:09am

haha Take the Anger out on my New Bluefin casting rod Graeme so shes a nice and strong bugger :) 

Sam ill make sure to treat that lure right once Graeme comes off of it :) Thanks again Mate and ill try to make you proud!!

Originally posted by Men In Black Men In Black wrote:

I have this lure in my hot little hand... If only it wasn't due to be sent to the USA in a week or soAngry
]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2012 08:09:20 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78726&PID=1148348&title=custom-house-bait#1148348 <![CDATA[Custom House Bait : fishmad1 wrote:Hey SamHow...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78726&PID=1145494&title=custom-house-bait#1145494 Author: ReelAppealLures
Subject: 78726
Posted: 02 Jul 2012 at 11:55pm

Originally posted by fishmad1 fishmad1 wrote:

Hey Sam

How is that big one going?

Hi Clem,

Still in testing... Made some small changes to the lure ballast, now closer to 185-190g. Swam it the other day with ST76 5/0's and they are perfect, but I really want to see it swimming singles... But with the larger lures you lose hook coverage using singles...Catch 22.

Will update on FB as I progress with the lure Wink
]]> Mon, 02 Jul 2012 23:55:20 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78726&PID=1145494&title=custom-house-bait#1145494 <![CDATA[Custom House Bait : Hey SamHow is that big one going? ...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78726&PID=1145489&title=custom-house-bait#1145489 Author: fishmad1
Subject: 78726
Posted: 02 Jul 2012 at 11:42pm

Hey Sam

How is that big one going?
]]> Mon, 02 Jul 2012 23:42:44 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78726&PID=1145489&title=custom-house-bait#1145489 <![CDATA[Custom House Bait : Thanks for comments guys...Thought...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78726&PID=1145488&title=custom-house-bait#1145488 Author: ReelAppealLures
Subject: 78726
Posted: 02 Jul 2012 at 11:39pm

Thanks for comments guys...Thumbs Up

Thought I would share them as they don't show up too much on the market.
]]> Mon, 02 Jul 2012 23:39:53 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78726&PID=1145488&title=custom-house-bait#1145488 <![CDATA[Custom House Bait : Nepptune wrote:Sam can you...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78726&PID=1145486&title=custom-house-bait#1145486 Author: ReelAppealLures
Subject: 78726
Posted: 02 Jul 2012 at 11:38pm

Originally posted by Nepptune Nepptune wrote:

Sam can you PM me prices mate.... insane work bro... truly magic!

Howzit Dre... PM coming your way bro Thumbs Up
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