Painting Perfection

Have you ever walked into your favorite tackle store, you know, the place you call your second home,  the aisles have become second nature, you know exactly right where your preferred hard bait  is hanging.  We all do it, those of us who are constantly on the hunt for that new crank bait that doesn’t track, that will run the true depth as stated and has very quality components. Thing is, you’ve found what you came for, but, one problem, their out of your color. Or as you remembered from your last trip on the water, those chunky spotted bass are chasing blue backs. You are standing there, wondering, “what if” you could key in on your home waters forage. I am saying, those key blues, greens, silvers. Why not consider taking that square bill, suspending jerk bait, lipless shad imitator and have it essentially “match the hatch”? Well now is your chance, the option is out there, and there are several artists to choose from. I have recently had the pleasure of talking some with two great artists, Rob Jordan, owner and artist of Xtreme Lure Creations in Suwanee, Georgia. Checking out some of Rob’s work, from his large variety of shad patterns, to a bluegill/sunfish  scheme and his largemouth and spotted bass patterns that are unmatched, Rob can definitely bring your tackle box to life and put more in your livewell on any given day. Check out his work and see what he has up his sleeve next at XtremeLureCreations.com, you wont be disappointed.

I also had the pleasure to chat some with Dwain Batey, owner and artist of Bait Werks from Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Dwain, like Rob and many of the other artists in the industry, does some very detailed work, redefining the shad patterns, craw patterns and even some realistic bass patterns.  You will even find some one off, color specific requests from some of these guys, that keep you guessing what is next, and what can I think of that will work for me on my home waters or that next tournament that will give me that advantage over my competition. You can check out Dwain’s work at BaitWerks.com, he has even released some new colors and patterns taking the custom lure painting scene strong into 2011 and beyond. These were just two options, two guys doing what they do best, simply…..painting perfection! 

By: Cale Milam