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Making Your Own Lures
I am about to embark on a perilous journey to make my own lures. I know what I need to do to get the shapes right by using lathe, sander, jigsaw and other tools, but I really am clueless on what wood to use.
I have heard balsa is great but I have also heard brands of pine are good as well. I am going to start with the easiest of all lure, the popper. I say that because I can spin the shape of one the easiest by using a lathe. Also, does anyone know what coating is necessary to protect the wood from the water as well as saltwater. Any hook preference? I will also be using the through wire construction method as seen in this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSIMzLeBXfs Thanks alot for any help and advice!!
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I carve crankbaits as a hobby. I use bass wood it is soft and carves easy. Also I use Flexcut tools they seem to work very well for detailing and so forth. for sealing I use Krylon Crystal Clear Acrykic Coating 1303 it gives a glossy fininsh, and is moisture repellant. Bass wood is availiable at most hobby stores such as Michials ect.
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thanks! I will try that!!
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bass wood or balsa wood
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basswood or balsa wood. For coating, use devcon 2-ton epoxy. High shine, crack proof, and you can rest assured your lure is safe. I'd reccomend getting a quality airbrush to paint with. Dremel tools are invaluable
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thanks for the website, that will prove to be a great source for information for me!!!!!!!!
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i had the idea about making & selling them. But my biggest struggle was. When i looked at my life. I decided there was no time to do just that make lures.
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I make baits, but dont sell them.
It's an enjoyment thing. I hate wasting time in front of the boob tube at night, and get more relaxation tieing jigs, assembling spinnerbaits and inlines, or modify existing baits. |
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I dont think I could sell mine either. I just want to make them to learn the art and get closer to the fish I guess.
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The day I catch my first fish on my own lure is going to be awesome!! I have had dreams about it...
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I know that alot of guys use cedar for wood bodies also. I have thought about trying my hand at making a rod for myself a million times, but I don't kno if I wanna make that investment yet. It seems like the amount of materials and equipment to make rods would cost alot to get the proper stuff... I don't like to skimp on stuff when I start a hobby or project.
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Alright guys, I made my first lure bodies!!!!
Sry hookup, I used pine wood. Basswood was too light for the lures i wanted to make. I am going to go back to basswood when I will be going after strictly smaller fish. I made a popper and a few others. I will post some pictures soon!! What paint do you guys suggest to use? I will be hand painting by the way.
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Go cheap like I did. Then slowly work up to $$ First, go to http://www.mudhole.com and order their free catalog. Tells you everything about building on the cheap, then shows you what you can buy. Then call Cabela's and get their tackle craft catalog. You can build with a book as a thread tensioner and a cardboard box w/ triangular slats cut out as a wrapper. Then dry the epoxy by hand turning the rod in the box. As you're marveling your first rod, you can decide to build a wrapper or buy one. Drying motors are cheap, or you can be real cheap and use an old rotissary motor or one from a broke down microwave. Build the stand and you're set. Or if you're feeling rich, you can dump $1000 into a Renzetti rod wrapper and go top end. The hobby costs as much as you want to spend. |
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