As I lose
tens of lures during the year I decided to try and make my own. I’ve been
making my own squid jigs for some time so it seemed logical to take the next
step and also make my own lures.
The first step as always is the design. I opted
for a fairly simple design with the lip (bib) being part of the body shape.
After splitting in half I added 25 grs of sinkers and the red bits are actually freaky cigarette filters added for buoyancy (leaving an empty cavity won't work as it will fill with the wood filler I use to stick back together).
After sealing the wood to make it water proof I painted it (with a brush which isn't the best option) and put on some cheap trebles. If it works out I'll buy myself an air-brush for better finishes and attach some good hooks. I'll keep you posted!
I
call this one the scoop because the nose is shaped like a scoop to make it dive
and roll through the water.
Happy Fishing
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