Pine question?

[Flaswimbaiter]

I have a lot to learn in regards to wood. I only use a couple varieties. I was watching a video and the guy was using pine but it did not look like your typical yellow pine like a 2 x 4. Are they different densities of pine? Maybe one that is more dense that is easier to carve without getting hairy or splinter.  If so, what are they and more importantly, where can I find them? 

[Travis]

White pine is typically the best pine to use if carving.  

Different species of pine have different traits in regards to carving, density, resin, etc.   I wouldn't be too worried about chasing wood species for lure making.  Find a wood you like that suites your needs. 

 

[Outlaw4]

the dimensional lumber can be a few things. If getting from a box store type of place i generally get from the finished woods section, its a bit more expensive usually but you get more consistent stuff.

[Salty's]

Yes many different variants of pine. As Travis said Eastern white pine is best. There's all kinds of pine though and some is nowhere near as good as the rest. White pine should finish out to a creamy texture. Other pines not so much they can be hard, tear out alot, Sugar pine is great stuff but $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ and hard to source.

[BobP]

I think basswood is similar in density (23 lbs/cu ft) and much nicer to sand and finish to a creamy white texture.  It’s also widely available in hobby shops.