Beginners Guide to Tackle Making - Make Your Own Fishing Lures
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Fishing Tackle Making Is A Great Hobby
Getting started with Tackle Making doesn't involve a lot of tools and depending on the kind of fishing tackle you would like to make it can be surprisingly easy. So if you have ever wondered while slowly jigging away enjoying the fresh breeze of summer on how to make your own fishing lures, you have come to the right place.
Tackle Making Basics
Get Started Making Your Own Lures
The Complete Book of Tackle Making gets you off started on the right foot for a number of reasons.I remember when I made my first wooden fishing lure, I didn't know much back then about paint selection, wood choice, sealing etc, etcs instead as a young boy I just took and carved an old broom handle, got out my model testor paints and created what I thought was a masterpiece. Boy, was I proud of myself, but that was short lived as I headed to the dock, and cast that lure into the water eager to catch a big one. Within minutes my paint was peeling and curling off, and my first lure was an utter failure. I laugh at the experience now, but have learned alot since.
So if you are interested in getting I making your own lures and getting into the exciting hobby of Tackle Making then you really should consider getting what many call the Bible of Tackle Making, The Complete Book of Tackle Making it really will get you started off right and show you what you need to know to start making wonderful fishing lures, that actually catch fish.
User Comments: Charles "Love to fish, was interested in building some of my own tackle, this is the bible on "how to do". Outstanding instructions from start to finish, a must have if you have ever had an interest in tackle making."
Tackle Making - Crankbait Fishing Lures
Tackle Making Secrets - Make Your Own Fishing Tackle
Beginners Guide to Lure Carving
Carving Your Own Wooden Fishing Lures
Every tool needed is listed and every technique employed is carefully described, including painting instructions. Additionally, the author provides a pattern for the lures illustrated and as well instructions on assembling special boxes for each fishing lure you create.
Basic Fishing Lure Carving
Amazon Price: $9.44 (as of 02/14/2012)![]()
Knight Says: "The book is actually very good because it explains step by step how to make your fishing lures. It provides a lot of ideas on how to do things to simplify the lure making process. I would definitively recommend it for anyone that is interested in getting started at wooden lure carving."
Wooden Lure Making At its Best
Homemade Tackle Making
Wooden Lure Making is great eBook that covers all the ins and outs to making your own wooden fishing lures. While the book does focus on topwater wooden crankbaits, the techniques can be easily applied to any wooden fishing lure making project.The nice thing about this tackle making book is that is it covers aspects to wooden lure making that other books leave out. It covers everything from wood choices, to how to shape the wooden lure right through to how to make a professional paint job. In fact the biggest section inside this books covers exactly that how to do a professional paint job, so that your fishing lure looks like the ones the pros make.
It even covers tricks and tips in making and painting fish scale patterns. Something that would think would be extremely difficult but in fact is not, once you know the technique. So, If you want to get started in making fishing lures especially wooden fishing lures then this is a great book.
Learning To Make Professional Home Made Fishing Lures is a 2 Step Process
Step#1 Buy The Complete Book of Tackle Making
Step#2 Get Wooden Lure Making
These two books together will teach you nearly everything you need to know about making your very own fishing lures.
Making Wooden Fishing Lures
The Secrets to Carving and Painting Fishing Lures
This book covers everything you need on how to carve and paint professional fishing lures. It even goes into the details and science of catching fish, from what colors to chose and why lures are shaped the way they are and how to replicate them. This manual offers full-sized carving patterns and step-by-step demonstrations.
Making Wooden Fishing Lures: Carving and Painting Techniques That Really Catch Fish!
Amazon Price: $11.50 (as of 02/14/2012)![]()
List Price: $19.95
Ed Says: "All-in-all a very good book for anyone who wants to make wooden lures. I found this book very helpful in making my own lures, as it offers a different approach than I currently use. The techniques used do not require the use of expensive equipment or materials. The instructions and photos are clear and follow a well thought out step by step method."
Bass Bug Making - Fishing Lures
Make Your Own Fishing Lures
Bug Making
Amazon Price: $30.00 (as of 02/14/2012)![]()
List Price: $14.95
John Says: "A good reference book to anyone that makes there own popper and other floating bugs for pan fish. Also Bass and saltwater fish. Mr. Pfeiffer has done it again in his words and photos. With a little practice and this book you can be turning out bugs that will catch you a lot of fish for only pennies."
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Auto-Nationals
Sep 15, 2011 @ 12:56 pm | delete
- I have the sudden urge to make a few Bass bugs, making your own lures makes fishing even more satisfying, I agree!
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pepys
Sep 7, 2011 @ 10:01 pm | delete
- I have been searching for this for ages and your first image took me right back to when I was about 8 years old. My brother and i used to make my fathers lures just like that. Great times.
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Kelly
Aug 14, 2011 @ 9:58 am | delete
- Does anyone know the best way to create bait using bagworms? Is there a special way to get them out of the cocoon without squeezing them and cutting tip off? I seem to be squeezing too hard, or cutting the wrong way, can't seem to keep them alive and wiggling for the bait part of it. I just wanna get something for the trouble these nasty worms have caused in my trees!
Thanks for any help on this!
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bowfishing Feb 22, 2011 @ 9:51 pm | delete
- We Like to fish But have stepped up from lures to arrows as of late. Like your lens it was very informative
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miasperling
Feb 2, 2011 @ 9:29 pm | delete
- I was just curious. Have you ever used a downrigger to go fishing? That is probably one of the biggest fishing tips I know - I find that it allows me to get my lure or bait down to the exact depth where the fish are and has improved my fishing results dramatically. I picked up a pretty cheap one at eMarine Supplies
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DressGoon
Dec 20, 2010 @ 2:18 pm | delete
- nice lens. I might try to use your tips and try to make my own lures.
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FamilyVacations
Dec 14, 2010 @ 5:45 pm | delete
- Great lens. I love to fish but don't take much time to make my own tackle.
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miss_marple Dec 1, 2010 @ 6:41 pm | delete
- I really enjoyed this page, I am afraid I am a lazy angler. I tie line on a piece of Styrofoam, bait the hook, throw it out at night and check in the morning. Now I think I have caught all the dumb fish and only the smart ones are left.
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Tipi
Nov 17, 2010 @ 5:23 pm | delete
- What a great hobby to share on a Squidoo lens and very well done. My Mom used to tie flies and I was fascinated with that. These would be so fun to paint. I would guess you are going to have folks trying their hand at making lures, a great gifint idea.
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Wbisbill Nov 13, 2010 @ 8:54 am | delete
- Great lens. Thumbs up. My Pop make all his fishing flies! Been doing it for years. Caught 1000's of fish! Way to go!
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glockr
Sep 29, 2010 @ 9:39 pm | delete
- I like to fish but I never thought about making my own lures. Might have to try it.
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GrowWear
Apr 8, 2010 @ 1:32 pm | delete
- Making tackle seems like a great hobby. My husband and I have not done that, but we do make our own sinkers. Although I wouldn't call that a hobby. :)
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Hey__Bob
Nov 4, 2009 @ 8:10 pm | delete
- Nice lens!! Just getting into making my own lures, this is a nice help!
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Obiewan
Oct 21, 2009 @ 4:59 pm | delete
- I've made a few lures myself, and it can be very satisfying to catch on a homemade lure.
Great lens 5*
Drop by sometime.
http://www.squidoo.com/surf_fishing_tips
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fishingtackleequipment
Apr 3, 2009 @ 12:42 pm | delete
- Very nice lens! Great information about fishing tackle equipment. I love to fish and i love collecting new fishing tackle and gear. If you get a chance you should check out my site about fishing tackle equipment.
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TheyCallMeVarmit
Feb 13, 2009 @ 9:32 pm | delete
- Love the lens; very informative and pleasing to the eye. This is a hobby of mine as well. Will keep checking back for updates.
Have a good'un,
April
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Gordon_Hamilton Jan 22, 2009 @ 4:14 pm | delete
- Fantastic lens. Hope to watch it develop. Used to be an avid sea-fisherman, both boat and shore, but haven't had the chance these past few years due to other commitments.
I always made all my own rigs and sometimes lures - perhaps I should do a lens on similar!
Used to love nothing more than standing on a freezing cold Scottish beach at 3am on a January morning, hoping for that big cod to bite and taking the occasional sip from the bottle of "tummy warmer."
Ahhhh.....memories!
Fantastic. 5* for the memories alone.
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LarryBass
Jan 9, 2009 @ 9:12 am | delete
- Great Lens you've built here dude! Some of my little lure tweaks can be seen on my Fishing Lens @ Squidoo.com/FishingOttaw
Building and tweaking fishing stuff is a Very creative way to express oneself! Keep on keepin' on my friend, you're doin' a swell job...
Tight lines,
LarryB
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justin42
Oct 20, 2011 @ 3:28 pm | delete
- I have never reallly thought about making my own lures and tackle, until now. I am definitely going to have to give it a try. Thanks for the great lens.
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Tipi
Nov 17, 2010 @ 5:25 pm | delete
- I could fish all day and wouldn't care if I caught anything ~ grew up at Kabetogama eating walleye.
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bsblmike2
Oct 23, 2010 @ 12:00 pm | delete
- i like to fish a lot
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willypo
Oct 19, 2010 @ 2:17 am | delete
- 10/10 Thanks. I love fishing but cant wait so long LoL
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JPMYERSLURES Jun 20, 2010 @ 12:20 am | delete
- Really like your site, enjoyed the videos.. I always enjoy seeing other luremakers work.. I too make custom lures.. Great Lens my friend..
JP~
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oldbird
Jan 3, 2010 @ 3:47 am | delete
- very cool lens! We used to do some of this growing up... brought back some great memories! Stop by my Hawaii Fishing lens if you have some time. Aloha from Hawaii!
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fishingtacklequipment
Apr 3, 2009 @ 12:44 pm | delete
- Very nice and informative lens! I love checking out new fishing tackle. If you get the chance check out my blog about fishing tackle equipment.
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LarryBass
Jan 9, 2009 @ 9:07 am | delete
- Fine job on a very interesting and informative Lens with this one. I've been tweaking lures for more than four decades now and have made a few wooden plugs too. So I know that this hobby can get Very addicting! Thanx for sharing such a useful and encouraging Lens with the world friend! :-)
Cheers!
LarryB
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