Hello all!
I'm new and have been building lures for about 2 weeks. I think I've made 2-3 lures so far (no where close to the quality I've seen in the galleries), I won't ask the usual newbie questions about top coating etc etc. I've read countless posts from all of you guys who have been there and done that. Man I've learned a lot, thank you!
Here's a question though. I live in North Dakota and I plan on making my topwater bass lures during the winter months (think ice over any open water). So how do I test them? I'm talking about more than a simple dunk test. I want to make a cast and work the lure. I'm not an engineer like Vman so I'm looking for a simple solution. My kid suggested going to the local motel and asking to use the pool but I'm guessing after they give me a weird look, the answer will probably be a resounding "NO."l. Any other ideas?