Making Your Own Lures

tpttooter946 · 12-17-08, 03:10 PM

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!!

12-17-08, 03:10 PM	#1
tpttooter946 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 31	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!! __________________ Many men go fishing all their lives not realizing that it's not the fish they're after. Henry David Thoreau

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