jaybar Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 Does anyone have this book and is it worth the money? Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 It's a decent book..it gives you some very basic info. on all forms of tackle making,and repair.There is very little detail given,but if your new at tackle making,it's worth it..Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverMan Posted December 31, 2004 Report Share Posted December 31, 2004 I have it and if you spend about two weeks here you will be far beyond the knowledge provided in the book. The author did a great job but the experience here is unbeatable. jed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banjoman Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 I bought the book last October. It provides a general overview of all types of tackle but does not delve deeply into some types (crankbaits for example). The chapters on spinners & lead jigs are good...good sections on putting new line guides on a rod and making saltwater trolling lures. The rest of it is not tremendous. In spite of that, I still keep it handy on my reading table! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GruntHead Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 I'll agree with RiverMan,in just a short time on this site you will find out what you need to know on just about any bait you want to make.I am also a newbee at this and just got the book for Christmas.It is very basic but probably is worth the 20 bucks if nothing else makes a great coffee table book and interesting read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 Just use the search function in one of the lure making forums and you will have access to more information than you could ever need. Also check out the tutorials under "How To" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celticav Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 I got this book several years ago and while the information in it old, most of it is still applicable...however the book only covers the general basics and does a poor job at that. There are probably several tricks and tips hidden in it's pages but I couldn't get thru page after page of the author recounting stories of some old lure he made that should have revolutionized the industry but didn't or a would-be lure maker he met and how he so quickly crushed their hopes. Let me just say that I wouldn't recommend this one, JIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandBass Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 It is a decent book and perhaps worth the price. I agree that you can learn more from this site. If you're still unsure, do what I did and go to your public library and borrow it. In addition to lure making, it gives basic rod building, some home made tools and various gear like lure retrivers and rod holders. That way, the cost is $0.00 and you will know whether or not you will want to buy a copy for yourself. --Islandbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
