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What are some of the common tools that everyone uses to make their lures with, tools for under $200 preferred, I have a hand sander, 3 basic wood chisels, a jig saw, and a variable speed drill, just trying to have everything I need to get started off good. Thanks

What type of wood does everybody like to use and what applications do they use that wood for? (i.e., topwater, slow sink, fast sink, crankbait, jerkbait) Mainly want to know for topwaters and swimbaits (slow sink and fast sink) Thanks

Yeah I am in a way trying to rig it like a Triple Trout but here is the thing I can't figure out about that lure (and I don't want to take it apart) is how does he weight the lure and how are those hooks rigged on there? I am using bass wood right now just to do my initial lures, what wood do yall recommend for actually using the lure and not having to add too much weight to it? These pictures are just of the initial lure we just made it today so give me any opinions there is about a 4" and the 6" version

A buddy and I are going to make a 4" and 6" jointed swimbait, it will be slender. What is the easiest wood to get a hold of and the most durable wood to use? What type of paint do most people use? If I want to make a mold of the fish I am going to imitate could I do it and how? Any help would be greatly appreciated I am trying to record all of my steps and try to use it as a project for one of my classes at school. Thanks