55 mm Minnow lure perfect for trout fishing

Summary

A 55 mm minnow perfect for trout fishing !
 

3 versions :

Floating : 100 % infill, you can add 2x 3.5mm plastic beads if you want it noisy (files are included) . Approximative weigth (with 3 broken rings and 2 hooks) = 2,9 g
 

Sinkink : 100 % infill, add 2x 3,5mm lead bead (total weight ~ 0,4/0,5 g) in the central case. This lure will be noisy. Approximative weigth (with 3 broken rings and 2 hooks) = 3.2 g
 

Hard sinking: 100% infill. A little bit more difficult to made. It is necessary to cut lead strips 2.5 cm long (total weight of 1.7 g, or 0.85 g per lead sinker approximately) then stick them in the central part of each part of the lure, against the walls, and as low as possible. You will probably need to melt the lead and shape it into rectangles with a hammer. This lure will be silent. It's for me the best version. Approximative weigth (with 3 broken rings and 2 hooks) = 4,6 g.
 

For painting, I provided stencils. I have personally used automotive paint spray cans, the result is not very beautiful, you will surely do better than me. 2 models can be made: the "minnow" model (in black and white on the photos) and the "trout" model with black and red dots. For this model, use the right stencil with the right color (2 stencils are available with paterns of different points).
 

For the eyes, I followed instructions described in this video made by slures.com : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df28RuCwat0

Enjoy ;)
 

And please, post your makes and catchs, this lure was a lot of job for me, I will be happy to see yours !