Bassinjunkie88 Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 Can someone refer me to a post where it talks about getting into making their own swimbait\glider? I'm a plastics guy and would like to try it out so I just need as much info as possible. Is there a good beginners post that covers carving, weighting, jointing, painting, sealing...Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 I don't know if there is any " one" post that will have all your looking for.All those things have been discussed several times in countless posts.You will need to use the search feature here and search "ballast ", "swim baits"...etc...Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 This is a good thread to start with: http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/29536-new-swimbait-gliding-problemsweighting/?hl=%2Bglide+%2Bbaits#entry234077 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 I'm a plastics guy and would like to try it out Me too (3 months ago)... My advice would be start with something simple (for me it was topwater baits), this introduces you to the basic challenges of construction, which you will overcome and carry with you to more complex projects... If you are dead set on building one type of bait, then build a few that you never intend to fish with... Take pictures, videos, hang them on the wall and watch your progression! Even with the great wealth of knowlege and instructions here on TU, human error is always a factor!.... If you nail it on your first try, then you are off to a far better start than me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassinjunkie88 Posted June 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 If you're just getting started, look at the "Why PVC" stick at the top of this forum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ichthus Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 Topwaters are good starts. Then move onto Crankbaits. After that, I would suggest making a swimbait with a diving lip on it. That's how I progressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
