Sunday, November 8, 2009

Want To Make Your Own Fish Lures? Learn How To Make Wooden Freshwater Fishing Lures With These Simple Tips

By James Kitch

One of the most sought after fishing lures is the ones made out of wood. They are durable and can be repainted when they start to show signs of excessive use. Some of the higher quality lures can be quite pricey so many fisherman (or fisherwoman) would like to know how to make wooden freshwater fishing lures.

These fishing lures can be found in just about any department store and can be found on web sites dedicated to fishing and sporting equipment. The prices vary, depending on the brand and size of the lure. There is a less expensive alternative to purchasing a store bought lure. With just a few supplies, a wooden fishing lure can be made in a matter of minutes. The following is one of the easiest ways to create a wooden lure.

1. Cut an aluminum can and flatten it into a thin sheet of material. Be careful when cutting and shaping sheet metal, it can quickly turn into bodily injury.

2. With metal shears or scissors that are sharp enough to cut metal, carefully cut fish shaped pieces from the sheet of aluminum. Cut a variety of sizes and taper them on the ends. The idea is to make them look like a small fish larger fish will prey on.

3. Next, cut small cuts in the head of the clothespin. The cuts should be about a half an inch deep and able to hold the metal spoons in place. With a quick drying adhesive, such as Super Glue, fix the aluminum pieces in the cuts and glue them.

4. Cut a hole on the underside of the clothes pin and use the same glue to attach a hook. This hook can be any size, as long as it's comfortable to the lure craftsman.

5. The legs of the peg should then be cut off flush to the head of the clothes pin. A hole can be drilled from one side of the front of the pin to the other. A stick pin with beads on the ends can be glued to create the illusion of eyes

6. The final step is to paint the lure. Most fish tend to be attracted to bright colors such as red, orange and yellow.

The freedom of experimentation is just one of the advantages to creating unique wooden freshwater fishing lures that can be used for years to come. Be careful when making this type of lure. Use thick gloves when handling and forming sheet metal.

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