BLACK MARKET SLIM!!

Dave's Custom Baits proudly presents the newest line of flat sided balsa baits. The Black Market Slim is offered in one size, approximately 2 1/2 inches long and available in any color scheme. Please check out my What's New page and my Order Information page to learn more. Remember, "Slim to Win"!!
(The picture above is of the Black Market Slim.)

BLACK MARKET BALSA'S!!

Over the past 15 years I have been studying and testing different shallow running balsa crankbaits. After growing tired of never finding any that ran like my original "Legendary" brass eyed baits I decided to re-create them.

Do not be fooled by those other baits on the market today that may have the appearance of the old baits. I assure you they are not built like the old baits were.

Dave's Custom Baits proudly presents the BLACK MARKET BALSA'S!!

Check out my WHAT'S NEW page to find out more!!

THE SECRET IS OUT!!

I am offering the new choice for custom painted lures, with prompt turnaround and competitive pricing!!

QUALITY CUSTOM FINISHES THAT CATCH FISH!!

See what successful local anglers and the touring pro's already know!

My name is David Ryan and I have been privately painting baits for myself and other tournament fisherman for the past 12 years. Now I am offering my custom paint jobs to the public. Like just a few others in the industry, this is my only job. I have dedicated myself to the sport that I love. Fishing for me is much more than just a hobby. I have spent the better part of my life with a fishing lure in my hand. As you travel through my new website you will be able to choose the new color patterns that you need.

I am offering something unique as well, I will be doing "Balsa B" repair. I will be fixing old "B's" that have wood damage and replacing broken or cracked bills. If you have invested the money in those old "B's" from various auction sites, you want to get all you can out of them!! If you have any questions whether a bait can be repaired, simply call or email me through my contact information.

As a competitive tournament angler I realize how crucial it is to have a quality paint job. I also realize that paint and clear coat build-up only deadends the action of the bait. I will make a conscious effort to paint every lure as if it were my own. The quality is what matters and the quality is what will bring back happy customers for repeat business!!

I have a wide variety of paint schemes available. I also have one of the most durable high gloss finishes on the market today. I have developed this technique over many years of trial and error. My high gloss finish will not spiderweb when an errant cast takes your bait into a dock, tree or rocks. Although, repeated abuse has an adverse effect to any and all paint jobs.