bigblue2 Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 I am wondering if any one still makes lures on this site I am wondering what happened to creating wood lures from start to finish I have been here a long time just looking for someone that still does this stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 I make them out of PVC trimboard and decking. I don't use wood anymore. Too many hassles with sealing/waterproofing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted September 10, 2019 Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 (edited) I wouldn't judge what is being done based on what gets posted. It will skew your view. I make almost all my baits from wood. Edited September 10, 2019 by Travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigblue2 Posted September 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 thanks travis at least I am in the same boat what type of wood lures do you produce? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted September 10, 2019 Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 Mainly make shallow cranks and top waters as much of my fishing now ends up being wading shallow creeks. Do make a few deeper diving cranks also but just don't fish near what I used to. I also like to make wooden sammy style top waters. I have turned several prop baits and poppers also. I use basswood (99.9% of the lures) then balsa, big tooth aspen, and paulowina. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted September 10, 2019 Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 I make baits only from wood: mostly balsa or paulownia, a few from basswood. Nothing against other materials like PVC board, it has a couple of advantages in fact, but I just prefer working wood and like the different densities it offers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigblue2 Posted September 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 how about using the lathe any designs that you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted September 10, 2019 Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 Most of the stuff I turn on the lathe ends up being for others as so many that didn't fish much recall top waters from their parents or grandparents. I don't sell any lures anymore so mainly personal use. I have a lot of tackle so tend to hold back on some designs as already have more than I will use in the next 40 + years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted September 10, 2019 Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 After roughing out blanks with a scroll saw, I hand shape them with a Dremel tool and a wood carving knife. Do I recommend hand shaping crankbaits? Not really. Good baits are symmetrical and it takes experience to do them right by hand. I’ve been “practicing” for 20+ years and hundreds of baits so know the techniques and patience required. It’s just the way I prefer to do it as a hobby builder. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted September 10, 2019 Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 Dito on the PVC.. its basically just waterproof wood, which makes it extremely convenient for testing and tuning long before a bait is finished It does seem like lure builders are far outnumbered by lure painters on here... nothing against em, i just recently got an airbrush and can now fully appreciate the amount of skill the painters hail.... but i still can't see a parallel in the satisfaction of a pretty paint job vs a great fishing handmade lure 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 10, 2019 Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 1 hour ago, BobP said: After roughing out blanks with a scroll saw, I hand shape them with a Dremel tool and a wood carving knife. Do I recommend hand shaping crankbaits? Not really. Good baits are symmetrical and it takes experience to do them right by hand. I’ve been “practicing” for 20+ years and hundreds of baits so know the techniques and patience required. It’s just the way I prefer to do it as a hobby builder. Bob, For me, the fun of hand shaping a lure, and trying to get it symmetrical by eye, is a process I also enjoy. Many times, when I have free time, I'll just go down into the garage and carve/shape lures just to have something to do with my hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 Exactly, Mark. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonoman Posted September 12, 2019 Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 BobP where do you source the Paulownia from? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastman03 Posted September 14, 2019 Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 Love making lures from wood! I feel like the home lure builders like myself slow down a bit in summer. More fishing less building and posting. It’s my winter past time. I totally agree with you Mark shaping and carving is fun and relaxing I’m working on a copy of my favourite soft bait. A Hybrid bulldawg type lure. I may have to Try the pvc, I really enjoy working with wood. But it is less predictable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
