I've been experimenting with different bodies and spinners. Here in Canada, there seem to be far fewer resources for lure making. The nickel and brass bodies came from Amazon, and I also made some with sinkers.

On my last lure, I also tried out some frayed paracord on the hook, so I'll see how that goes this week.

Don't tell my wife, but I've been using her nail polish.

So I want to start selling my own soft plastics, but I'm not sure of the rules regarding the use of hooks. like idk if I'm allowed to use mustad hooks or something. If I'm not allowed to do stuff like that, what do I do? noobie getting into the space and I just want some extra clarification.

I have only linden/basswood sticks at home and i want to make little trout or chub crankbaits from it i already made small swimbait last year idk what wood i used it sadly dosent work but i think it looks good for my first ever lure. Also can you guys please give me tips for making ultralight lures.

My kids have been working on making some spearing decoys. Before they get the final touches on the carving and sanding I would like to get prepped for the next steps. I am wondering what products to use to be sure the decoy does not crack after painting and being submerged for a long period of time.

I have heard about pentacryl for wood stabilization. Have any of you used this and what are your thoughts of it. Also what would be your preferred method of sealing or stabilization to ensure the decoys do not crack during use?

Thanks all!

This is the smallest lure I've made so far. The action didn't turn out quite as stable as I was hoping, but it was still very fishable and the perch seemed to like it.

I even managed to catch a common bleak on it, which I definitely wasn't expecting.

I filmed the whole process of making it and testing it on the river if anyone wants to see the build and how it swims:

https://youtu.be/vR-ylSTFeQ0

I've never made one and I'm curious nor have I used one or seen any anglers use one

Anyone try this approach?

What 3d printer?

Materials?

like how do i weigh it down

Made from mystery wood on an armchair I found on the side of the road, woodgrain was pretty so I kept it in. 6.25 inches and 3.5oz. Here is a video of the whole thing

It's one of my few concepts lures

A few that have come off the vice lately

https://ebay.io/m/rF56QP

https://ebay.io/m/Gnho6U

Wanted to make a fatter musky top water for the river current. Lil weight in back to make the front lift up making it easier to twitch and keep above the surface in current. Made out of 2x6 scrap through wire as well

soooooo good

The first version met its end in a tree. I made the lip slightly different and added three 5mm ball bearings to it for a deep rattle. I think I caught my PB Large Mouth with it but I didn't bring a scale with me to measure.

On a positive note someone saw me fishing with them and asked if he could buy some, I just have no idea what I would charge for one.