
“These are tools, products, and gear I personally use while painting, building, fishing, filming, and growing G-Dad Outdoors. I only recommend products I genuinely believe in and use myself.”
“These are products I personally use in the shop, on the water, and while building G-Dad Outdoors. Tools chosen through experience, not hype.”
“From lure painting to carving and content creation, this journey is always evolving. These are tools helping me grow one project at a time.”
“G-Dad Outdoors is about more than just catching fish. It’s about craftsmanship, peace, growth, family, faith, and finding purpose in the journey.”


These are some of the products I personally use while painting and finishing lures in the G-Dad Workshop.
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Iwata Airbrush- One of the airbrushes I personally use for detail work and smooth layering in the G-Dad Workshop.
ChromaAir Paints: Metallic Temptation Set – One of the metallic paint sets used in the G-Dad Workshop for bold finishes, smooth coverage, and eye-catching custom lure details .
NO-NAME Paints Fluorescent Set – One of the fluorescent paint sets used in the G-Dad Workshop for bright color pops, bold accents, and custom lure patterns that stand out in stained water and low-light conditions .
Createx Wicked Colors Pearl 13 Color Set – One of the pearl paint sets used in the G-Dad Workshop for adding depth, shimmer, and layered dimension to custom lure finishes and detailed airbrush work.
KBS Diamond Finish- A clear coat I regularly use while painting and finishing custom fishing lures in the G-Dad Workshop.
Small Detail & Repair Tools - A UV resin setup I use for small detail work, quick bonding, and repair applications on micro baits and smaller lure projects.
Alumilite High Gloss Amazing Quick Coat Epoxy Kit – One of the quick-coat epoxies I personally used in the G-Dad Workshop for cutting boards, artwork, and craft projects. Provides a deep high-gloss finish with a faster tack-free time that worked great for preserving custom airbrushed artwork.
Master Airbrush Spray Booth The booth setup I use to help control overspray, improve lighting, and maintain airflow while painting custom lures.
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BLACK WIDOW BY SPECTRUM Professional Airbrush Compressor Kit This professional airbrush compressor kit has a pressure control for each line, letting you operate 2 airbrushes at the same time. View On Harbor Freight
The tools behind the process.
From shaping and sanding to cutting, curing, and workshop setup — these are the tools helping bring each bait to life.
BAUER 1/3 HP, 9 in. Benchtop Band Saw – One of the cutting tools I use in the G-Dad Workshop for making fast, precise cuts on lure blanks, shaping custom profiles, and helping turn raw ideas into handcrafted baits.
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BAUER 4 in. x 36 in. Belt and 6 in. Disc Sander Combination – One of the shaping and finishing tools I use in the G-Dad Workshop for fast material removal, smoothing lure bodies, refining edges, and helping create clean consistent bait profiles before sealing and paint.
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Ryobi 10 in. 5-Speed Drill Press with EXACTLINE Alignment System – One of the precision tools I use in the G-Dad Workshop for accurate drilling, ballast placement, hook hanger alignment, and detailed lure-building work where consistency matters.


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