Making Wooden Fishing Lures

[steviegwood]

Hi Y'all, I got the book Making Wooden Fishing Lures by Rich Rousseau and was wondering if anyone has ever made any wooden fishing lures? I am still unable to use my hand so no cutting for me yet. It sure does look like it will be a lot of fun. If anyone has made any, please share some pics and any of the dos and do nots. Also if you have made any that really catch fish, I would be interested in seeing the finish on them. Thanks. Steve

 

[CarvedTones]

I used to tie flies when I lived out west. I still have a bunch of leftover supplies from that. Could be useful for skirts and whatnot, plus I think there might be some eyes and other stuff. You are welcome to it if you want. I would just have to box it up and then get it shuttled over to Fred (I think) to hopefully eventually make it to you with the lathe.

 

[Travis Porter]

My father used to make some out of my leftover scraps. He used to make what we always called a "plunker". Basswood is the lightest and works well, but he used a lot of African Mahogany I had around. Other woods will work, just may be to heavy to cast.

 

[Gofor]

Haven't made any wooden ones since I was a young'un, but have made some spoon baits and "gussied up" some rapala and lazy ike types. The most successful "finish" I found was the striping tape (like automotive) that is iridescent. It mimics fish scales pretty well, and I have caught trout, bass, northern pike and a variety of salt water species on them. Doesn't have to cover the lure; just a strip down the sides or top and bottom seems to work.

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