Simple Tips For Creating Fantastic Fishing Lures!

Lures are four of the most important tools that you will need to use when you go fishing. This is true if you are going after a quantity of the predatory species such as the bass, trout, pike & perch. The lure is what you will use to get the attention of the fish & entice them to take your bait.

Most lures look so much like the real thing that the fish can\'t tell the difference between the lure & real baitfish. That is, when the lures are being presented correctly. You can purchase lures from any bait shop or from some retail stores but plenty of fishermen enjoy making their own fishing lures. Being able to make fishing lures can save you some money on your fishing gear but mainly it can be a great hobby for you enjoy in your spare time.

Here are some tips for making fishing lures to help you get started:

Fishing lures can be made from wood, plastic or metal. The most commonly used lures are spoons, spinners & plugs. The plugs are normally made from wood or plastic. They can be used three different ways either on top of the water, across the bottom or somewhere in-between. Spinners & spoons are similar because they tend to soar through the water in a spinning or wobbling motion & these are normally made from metal.

When making spoons you need to know that the bend of the lure is the most important factor. The bend is what gives the spoon its movement or action. The larger the bend the more action & sound it will produce. Keep this in mind when choosing the mould to use.

Select the type of lure you require to make & purchase the supplies you need to get started. You can buy supply kits that can give you a head start & make it not as hard to make your own lures or you can start from scratch.

You can make your own spoon moulds out of a scrape piece of wood. All you need to do is carve out the shape & size of the lure you require to make into the wood. Make the mould a little larger than what you require the actual spoon to be & work with it until you get the right bend for your lures. Once everything is carved out all you need to do is sand & smooth out the mould & it is ready to use.

Spinners are fast & easy to make but it is recommended that you order the blades. You can buy these in a variety of shapes & sizes for a very reasonable price. This will save you loads of time & effort & make it much not as hard to put together your own spinner lures.

When making your own plugs it is important to pay close attention to every detail & make sure you seal the wooden plugs before you paint them. Plugs must closely resemble the real thing or they won't be very effective.