Jonn Graham

I am officially now selling custom painted hardbaits. Jerkbaits, topwaters, cranks, you name it. I have some stock patterns but will paint to suit anyone. My charges are as follows: If you supply the bait - $5 charge plus shipping (which will be nominal) If I supply the bait and paint it - $8 - $12 depending on how much the actual bait costs me to purchase. My turn around time would be about 1 week. I will post a few pics of my work below. I can be reached at 309-399-7055. Or send your baits to: Jonn Graham 2385 E. Pattonsburg Rd. Minonk, IL 61760 Here is one photo And here are some poppers

I echo Scott's sentiments. Fish larger baits and your results will change. In addition, you will be shocked by how many dinks you will still catch on larger baits.

First off, I am really into this lure painting! I am getting better by leaps and bounds every week. I am finding new products that have made my work much better than the ones in the photo that Jim posted. I just go ahold of a clear coat material that really makes my finished lures shine! My specialty so far are jerkbaits and topwaters, but I am painting just about any type of hardbait. If you are looking for a color combination that you cannot find in the stores, let me know and i can probably produce it. I will post more pics of some of my latest work when I can figure out how to post pics on the site.

Hey, that is not a bad idea.

I just throw them in the front stuff pocket of the Tals wading pack. Have not had a problem storing them like that. The hooks never seem to stick into the tough denier material.

yah, it was me. What a deal...........they cost next to nothing. I can't wait to see mine framed.

I will be receiving my framed Agnew prints in a few days. Can't wait to get them on the wall. If you can believe it, my wife just renovated the living room and went with a fishing theme.............wow! We already have one Agnew on the wall in the living along with my mounted smallmouth from Powerton. Hopefully I can get the two new Agnews in the living room alsol

I have gotten into painting hardbaits. I am incredibly pretty good at it. Normally, me and artistic ability have had no relationship. But it seems I have found my artistic niche. Anyway, I am looking for old crankbaits that are maybe beat up and need a new paint job. I am willing to pay a fair price for them. A few of my favorite models are: Bandit 100 series Bomber Model As Bomber Fat As Cordell's Plastic Big O These are just my favorites, but I am willing to investigate anyone's offers. Thanks

First off, I normally target the mid day period rather than first thing in the morning. Whereas in the summer I throw big and small baits, in the fall I tend to leave the small baits at home unless we have had a real nasty cold front, then I may rely on a few bitty baits. I like bigger buzzbaits, Sammy 100s, Gunfish 95, bigger, fatter tubes, and five inch grubs. I, like Eric, are really targeting the brutes when October rolls around. Can't wait!

Wolf: I was born and raised in P-Town. Shoot me a PM

I have always heard that the smallies in the Edwards are few and far between. But you cannot always trust what someone tells you. Self exploration is always a joy............fish or no fish.