Jim Brown Eelskin Swimmer lure making kits from Salty's

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Jim Brown Metal Lip Eelskin Swimmer Lure Kits

Limited Edition original "Plug Builders Supply" kits

4" long and 1 Oz size, stainless steel thru-wired this is an eelskin swimmer unlike you have never seen before!!
Small size with integral ring to keeping a rigged eel skin attached to the lure, fits eel sizes commonly found today!
Eelskin swimmers are a deadly way of fishing for stripers.
Information on how to rig and store this lure can be found online in videos, and also some shops that have eelskins in stock can show this to you.
It's very simple and when done properly will result in a fantastic way to catch big bass!
Many use floss, heavy monofilament, tying thread, or a small tyrap to hold the skin on the lure.
All kits are sanded out to 150 grit and require minimal sanding.

Very nice swim action and is designed primarily as a big bass lure. Casts very well for a metal lip swimmer too!
All components are included except for split ring and belly hook, which we recommend a VMC #1 or 1/0 treble hook
for the belly and no hook on the rear. Stainless steel Krok swivel for maximum durability!

Very simple retrieve on this lure, it will tail wag right on top, and will dive slightly on faster retrieve.
This swimmer is a good intermediate kit. It requires gluing the lip in, gluing the grommet in, minor sanding, and painting/finishing.
These kit bodies were made by Jim Brown himself, they were highly prized as a top lure back when he sold them, these are a piece of history today!

Can be painted with Salty's Lure Paint, Createx Air brush paints, or with acrylic paints and a small brush from AC Moore,
let them dry thoroughly and coat with a few coats of clear spray paint or brush with epoxy etc in thin coats for more durability.
Lures need to be finish sealed to prevent water intrusion. Checkout our Super Coat, it makes a great wood sealer and Top Coat!

Typical Assembly Instructions

WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including Wood Dust & Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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