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You can make your own lures

December 31st 2011 01:54
Making your own fishing lures is a great way to pass time when you're stuck inside and nothing beats the satisfaction of landing a fish on a lure you created.

Believe me, it doesn't take artistic ability. Just remember, it doesn't matter what your fishing buddies think, if fish like your lure, that's all that matters!

Here are some tips to get you on your way.







Remember to take the hooks outta yer pocket before ya sit down!


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Having fun with lures

August 30th 2011 14:14
Here's a video from a guy who who evidently has a lot of fun with his lure making.

Turn down your speakers, send the kids or boss out of the room, sit back, and get a laugh!

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Making REAL frog-skin lures!

April 8th 2011 01:02
Here's a vid I found that's really neat!

This YouTube features an angler in Tennessee who makes his own lures, which is pretty cool in itself, then, instead of worrying about the finish, he covers them with frog skin!

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Home made lures looking good!

March 17th 2011 05:14
Continuing along the lines of making your own lures...

When it comes to making lures, I usually say it doesn't matter how good they look as long as they catch fish.

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DIY doesn't always save money

March 15th 2011 01:05
I saw an article the other day that stated although we're coming out of one of the worst economic downturns known to modern man, we may never stop the spendthrift habits we developed during the rough years. The article went on to compare this generation to those who grew up during the Depression and made comparisons.

Even without skimping through hard economic times, anglers are a rather frugal bunch. Lures, bait buckets, or sinkers are just some of the items you can find in the angler's workshop.

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How to make a simple float from a drinking straw

March 5th 2011 02:11
Any time you go to a fast food joint they always give you a straw with your drink.

What do you do with it when you're done?

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Site for lure makers

May 13th 2010 01:06
lure making supplies
And to think--some people think I make this stuff up!

I don't think I've shared this before. If I have, the information is worth repeating.

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Unusual lures

March 23rd 2010 00:54
Here's a link to an interesting site a guy at work told me to check out.

If you think I've totally given up fishing, here are some lures from the same site. I don't know how they are as fish getters but, you have to admit, they're kind if interesting!

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Another mold making product

February 19th 2010 00:52
I don't want anyone to think I'm locked into Tap Manufacturing's products so, here's another idea for mold producing that the average person can handle.

Although most people reading this blog are going to be primarily interested in lure molds, the products I've been featuring will work for several craft applications.

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Some more instruction on making molds

February 12th 2010 00:23
If you've been giving it a try or even thinking about making your own molds, this post may be the impetus to get you going.

The first video show how to make a simple one piece silicone mole using RTV silicone which is Room Temperature Vulcanizing. Although the products may seem costly, the convenience outweighs the price and it's perfect for the casual lure maker because the finished product cures at room temperature. In fact, even if you fish EVERY day on the professional level, RTV is the way to go. Practically the only alternative to this is biting the bullet and opening an industrial lure making process which will cost thousands if not millions of dollars.

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How to make a two part mold

February 5th 2010 00:29
Here's a good video from Tap Plastics describing how to make a two piece mold.

Tap will ship anywhere in the world but beware of additional shipping costs. It may be prudent to look for similar products through a local distributor or company.

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A look at making plastic lures

January 30th 2010 03:37
Here's a look at Larry Dahlberg's method to make a lure.

After watching Dahlberg's program, "Hunt for Big Fish, and seeing a few of his videos, I decided to give lure making a try.

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Make a drying rack

January 29th 2010 01:24
Powder paint drying rack
Fresh from the oven!
Since I was talking about a drying rack for powder painted jigs in my last post, I thought you may want to know how to make one.

Granted, you can buy something to fill the bill but this post will tell you how to save a few bucks and maybe buy some gas or a new lure.

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How to work with powder paint

January 28th 2010 02:22
After a season or two of banging rocks and scraping the bottom of your favorite fishing hole, it's not unusual for jigs to start looking a little shop worn. However, that can be remedied if you know how to use powder paint.

Powder paint is a "no-muss, no-fuss" way of adding color to you jigs. It has absolutely no odor, is fast drying and gives a professional, high gloss finish to your lures. Once you start working working with powder paint, you'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner.

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A look at some more home made lures

December 30th 2009 01:57
Here's a YouTube showing some more home made baits.

I'm not sure if this guy ever gets to fish.

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Why make your own baits?

December 23rd 2009 01:15
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One the biggest reasons people fail to make their own baits is the fact that it's just too darned easy to run out and purchase some of the commercially prepared products.

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Making a pretty cool lure

December 8th 2009 05:02
Here's a look at the beginning of one angler's foray into lure making.

This lure looks to be a type that could easily be made from a piece of dowel rod and shows how simple lure making can be.

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Make your own lure with B.Y.O.B.

May 29th 2009 00:23
If you've ever thought about making your own lures, you may find this link invaluable.

B.Y.O.B., Build Your Own Baits will let you play around on their site and design you own lures!

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Choose the right colors for your lures

May 28th 2009 01:06
color wheel
Opposite colors are complementary.
Arriving at THE color scheme for a custom lure is one of the most difficult tasks a lure maker can run across. Sure, an advantage of making your own lures is being able to change the colors but, it's more than a little aggravating to sit back after a couple days, view your handiwork and think, "Something's not quite right."

It may be the color scheme.

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Some airbrush basics

January 1st 2009 02:09
Say what? Fishing? Air brushes? What's the connection?

If you're into making you own lures, you may want to use an airbrush and this is a good primer. I had to learn the hard way and there's enough info out there that nobody should go through that!

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