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Aluminum blades

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:36:43 +0000

Looking for opinions. I have access to a couple hundred aluminum tags 1.5 od .050 thick. Would they make good blades? Thanks Harold

Injured skunk on our property

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:00:38 +0000

We have an injured skunk on the property. Yesterday we saw it and it couldn't lift its tail or walk properly. Today it lifts its tail though. We got a few pictures of it digging something out of the grass, but we didn't want to go near it so we couldn't get a close up. If you'd like, I can post the pictures, tell me if you want to see them.

How many countries are represented on this forum?

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:43:02 +0000

I know we've got Americans, several different Europeans, and even a few Asians. I'm curious, how many different places do we have represented on this forum?

Beginner from WV

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:41:59 +0000

Just started painting crank-bait to pass time

Who Hunts?

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 01:03:19 +0000

I’m curious. I know that I do, but how many people on here both hunt and fish?

New soft bait lure maker from Tiny, Ontario.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:18:59 +0000

New to the soft plastic making game.

Looking forward to this process.

Moldmaker

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:55:12 +0000

Hi everyone! new here I am a Master Mold Maker of over 40 yrs . Started in jewelry molds then figurines,I mold anything. I have made molds for machine Spin casting lead fish lures for many years. Cooked rubber molds, RTV molds,injection molds, bottom pour mold,

Bassmaster Top Lures from Guntersville

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:39:05 +0000

I mostly fish for bass and like to keep an eye on industry trends. While checking out what the pros used at the recent Guntersville tournament, I was surprised by one of the winning baits. Hank Cherry won the tournament, and his primary bait was a 3-inch, hand-poured curl-tail grub in chartreuse/silver flake. I didn't think those guys would even have that old bait in the boat. I used that exact setup to fish local ponds in the 80's and 90's. I still remember digging through the bargain bin at Woolworth's to find them. What's old is new again.

Most of the other baits used were more modern. Lots of chatterbaits, lipless crankbaits, and jerkbaits. The link below has more info.

Bassmaster

Top lures at Guntersville Elite 2026 - Bassmaster

See the lineup of old school lures that dominated at Lake Guntersville.

Profile

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:46:34 +0000

I keep trying to complete my profile on here with my YouTube Facebook Tiktok and ect. I keep getting this message Error code: 2F176/1

Hello from KS

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:26:29 +0000

Hello from south central KS. I'm a machinist in a plastic factory. I do most of my fishing in missouri. We have property north of Branson. Started tying flys about five years ago.

Display Fault

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:09:36 +0000

intermittently, I get a display fault were the display is fragmented and displays down the left side of my laptop screen. I have deleted all coockies as this is the usual problem but the error persists. I am still using Windows 10 and Firefox. No other members have posted about this error so I assume this is not a TU error.

Any suggestions?

Dave

looking for someone who makes spin cast molds

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:53:04 +0000

I am new to spin casting and looking to have someone make some molds for me. Any suggestions.

Headwaters Lake, Florida

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:45:34 +0000

To the viewers. Have you heard or read about Headwaters lake in Florida. Any of you been there.

Maybe you came to Florida on vacation and thought, I`ve heard about that place. Going to give it a try.

If you're a Bass fisherman ..... And want a rewarding challenge, Headwaters lake can deliver.

Look it up. Plenty of pics.

My boys and me go down to it now and again.
Seems like the wind is always doing something. Gets hot as all get out during summer months.

Just thought I`d throw that in their folks. Going back in a week or so. Until them I fish the St Johns River.

Bass only by the way.

Greetings from Germany

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:50:57 +0000

Hi Community!

I Just found Out TU today. I was thinking about making my own lures. You Guys can Help a newbie Out? I want to start with spinnerbaits. You have any recommendations on a simple lure for beginners?

Hello fro Kentucky Lake

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:30:32 +0000

Just want to get on here to learn more about tackle ... sounds like a great hoppy... plus I have a big lake out in front of me to do some testing... thanks RJK

Fishing Related Memes

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:15:41 +0000

Let's start a meme thread. Post your fishing-related memes here. I'll go first.

Mold Making

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 21:03:13 +0000

Let me mold your 3d prints I mold anything. 1 is a spin casting mold, 1 is for gravity pouring

New Guy from NY

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:29:21 +0000

Hello everyone. Jay here. I run Howitzer Bait Co. I've been making soft baits for 6 years now and sell to local guys here in NYS. A few are in bass tourneys, a few in kayak tourneys. Started making baits after I lost my father and got stuck in the bottle. Found that it gives me a focus and helps occupy free time with something constructive. I look forward to learning from you all and passing on what knowledge I have to anyone that needs it.

Why I've been off for a month

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 20:33:21 +0000

I've been busy, Mom wasn't letting me get on the computer, and the holidays are hectic.

You are cordially invited to Fishing Tool Enthusiasts facebook group:

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 01:39:25 +0000

Fishing Tool Enthusiasts

If you have a favorite tool you use to make fishing lures, poppers, spinner baits, flies, or anything fishing or a shop related tool, this is a page for you. If you made it yourself from an idea you thought of, or a video inspired you, tell us about it. Or share the video. Try and give credit if you know who made the original. If you have a tool you think is neat and might help others, tell us about it. Demonstrate how it works if you want. Tell us where we can buy one or if you have it for sale.

And please invite your friends who may be interested as well!

Any Reloaders on TU?

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 03:13:13 +0000

I figure there is a high probability that some of you also reload your own ammo. With the upcoming black Friday sales, I'm considering jumping into that hobby. I go to the range at least once or twice a month, and ammo prices have me wondering if I should start reloading. Any suggestions on a press? I'm considering a single-stage press like an RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme. The calibers I want to reload are .308, 6.5 Creedmore, 357, .38 special, and 45 long colt. I also shoot 9mm, .223, and .22, but those I can usually find for a fair price.

I'm trying to make sense of what all the attachments do, but it's all a little bit over my head right now. I'll probably end up buying a bunch of dies and other things I don't need. Any advice is welcome.

Hello! First Swimbait Mold

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:09:16 +0000

Hey there, everyone!

I just made milled my first swimbait mold. This is modeled after the Berkeley 8 inch Cull Shad swim bait.

Please let me know how I did, and if you have any questions! I am open to any and all constructive feedback!

Thank you for your time!

Old CrawChuck

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:48:20 +0000

Hey all. I was CrawChuck in my past life here, around 2006. Back fishing and lure making now that I'm retired. Got some new lifelike Craw Tube molds in the works and will share the how to soon. My old Slip Molds for Hard Baits Tutorial post lost all the photo's.

Happy Thanksgiving, Tackle Underground!

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 04:11:06 +0000

To all our American members, I hope you enjoy a relaxing Thanksgiving filled with good food, good company, and maybe even a little time on the water.

And to all our members around the world, I want to extend my warmest wishes and gratitude for being part of this community. No matter where you’re from, I’m thankful for the creativity, knowledge, and passion you bring to Tackle Underground every day.

Enjoy the holiday weekend, and tight lines to everyone!

Chris

New builds

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 18:41:25 +0000

Deep diver, jointed pumpkinseed jerkbait, jointed yellow perch twitchbait (heavy, sinks like a rock). The twitchbait is the first jointed lure I've built and the jerkbait is the second.