CaptainSeabass Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 G'day guys, So for a new little video series I'm trying to set up on Youtube, called Carve, Cast, Catch. I've started off on the first episode and wanted to show that the most basic of lures can be successfully be made without too much material. I therefore decided to carve a simple topwater, walk-the-dog lure out of a wooden stick I found outside. Please let me know what you think. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 I catch them on shoelaces... It's a lot easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted April 9, 2019 Report Share Posted April 9, 2019 Good video. 6 mins of intro was a bit much, but I understand, this being the intro for a series. All the basics were covered, showing that lure building does not have to be rocket science. I loved that you took the lure to the water and caught a fish to complete the tutorial. I have thought over the years that a lakeside build competition would be a great morning's addition to the annual TU meeting. Limited hand tool and hardware rules, find a piece of wood, build the lure and catch a fish. After all, we are lure builders, what better way to demonstrate our craft. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSeabass Posted April 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2019 Thanks fellas! Those shoelace bass are solid! Awesome stuff. In an industry where marketing of the newest lure designs promise to be absolute dynamite, perhaps we need a lot more of simple lure fishing basics! Thanks for the review Dave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Just proving that pea sized brain, fish don't need all the fancy colors and actions to be fooled... All of that just fools the fisherman. That is why I posted my pictures... No way was I trying to take away from your post/video. I tried to catch bass on gummi worms before, But I couldn't keep them on the hook long enough. They melted off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 21xdc - I am sure your post was not misinterpreted, I certainly didn't. For the same reason I do not paint my lures, other than white for video purposes. If I were to paint, it would be black, to further prove that it is action that counts. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 (edited) I haven't fished for a couple of months, but I am now seriously thinking of trying my idea out at the competition pond. I won't be eligible for any prizes as lures are not permitted. There are plenty of bushes and trees around, and plastic bottles that would make a fine lip/bib. I will confine my efforts to the 3 hours of the actual competition and see how it goes. Tools that I will allow myself; scissors, box cutter, hacksaw blade, pliers, drill bit and runny CA glue. Hardware; hooks, rings, solder and wire. Not sure when it will happen but I will shoot video. I am thinking a shallow crank for the job as that is my main experience. Dave Edited April 10, 2019 by Vodkaman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSeabass Posted April 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 That would be a great idea! It's almost a combination of survival & fishing comp! Imagine if the bassmaster classic starts off with everyone in their garage only allowed to use materials found around the lake during the prefish hahaha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 Captain - that would be a programme worth watching. Actually, I am tempted to cheat and have a dry run first Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
