The problem:

Ever get frustrated that you can't buy a fishing lure that does exactly what you need it to? You know the feeling, the lure you are using is almost there, it just can't be retrieved fast enough? Or maybe not slow enough? or maybe you need it to shimmy rather than sway widely?

The good news:

One of the great things about making your own wooden lures is that it becomes possible to make lures for a specific task and to fine tune and optimise them until they are absolutely deadly! Custom wooden lures tweaked in this way rock and t......
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Fishing has been practiced since before Biblical times. The equipment (nets, bait and lures) are about the only things that have changed - and change they have.

There's a growing interest in vintage fishing lures, but why?

1. Is this because vintage fishing lures catch fish better than the lures of today?
2. Is it because vintage lures are good investments?
3. Is it because they are prettier?
4. Are the older lures more interesting?
5. Is it because vintage fishing lures are more durable?
6. Is it just an interesting and fun hobby......
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A common decision when making fishing lures is what material to use for the diving lips/bibs. I've seen all kinds of materials used from all sorts of sources, but there are probably four common ones:

Perspex is a clear plastic that can be bought cheaply in sheet form of various thicknesses at most hardware stores

Polycarbonate (Lexan) is another clear plastic that can be purchased in sheets of various thickness, although most hardware stored in my area don't carry it, so you'll need to find a source.

Aluminum sheet, again available through hardware stores in various thi......
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When I was a boy I wanted to try my hand at making wooden fishing lures. I remember how I used to marvel at all the lures in my tackle box and wonder at how to make fishing lures. So without any experience or anyone to help me I tried to make my own homemade fishing tackle. Let's just say my first few attempts didn't quite turn out. That's why I decided to write this article on making wooden fishing lures so that you can avoid making the same mistakes I did when I first tried.

My first attempt at making homemade fishing tackle went like this if I remember correctly. I grabbed on old bro......
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This is the first of a series of 11 articles that will describe different types of wooden fishing lures that you can make for yourself, and the advantages, limitations and fishing applications that each type is suited to.

In this article we will focus on one of the most popular lures made by wooden lure makers recreationally and professionally - bibbed minnows that float at rest, but dive when they are retrieved or trolled. In subsequent articles we will look at other styles of bibbed lures, then we will touch on the various types of topwater lures and finally on those wooden lures that......
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A fishing lure is any object which is a close imitation of a life fishing bait. There are tons of lure types and styles that you can choose from, depending on your fishing situation, types of fish and its behavior, location of rivers, lakes, weather, method of fishing and so fort.

These lures become very technically sophisticated, since they are able to simulate the movement, vibration and color combination exactly like the living prey. Lures are integrated with a single, double or treble hook to catch the fish when it takes the lure. All of this sophistication, simply trying to cheat a......
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Antique fishing rods are a hot commodity today, as many fishing collectors are looking for them to build up their fishing collection. They are becoming more and more popular every day, and there are many different places that sell these. However, not all antique fishing rods dealers are created equal. Here's some important tips to help you find the best rods to spruce up your collection as quickly as possible.

Keep in mind, restoring antique rods is becoming more and more popular as fishing becomes more popular in general. Often times, people have sold these restored fishing rods fo......
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Weirdest Looking Lure!

The weirdest looking lure I ever saw was used on the Ganaraska River. My parents had just moved to Port Hope from Toronto and I was visiting them for the weekend. I decided to go down to the trench to try my luck with "Mr. Steelhead" (I call him "Mr." because if you don't have respect for them they'll get you every time).

I was drifting my roe bag alongside five or six other anglers when I noticed a small man casting by himself. It looked to be a pretty large sized crankbait that definitely would be too large for river steelhead! I got closer to have a bett......
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How can you relate fishing with classic? Yes, you are right! Antique fishing equipment! Because these fishing gears withstood the test of time, they became fortunes not only for their antique value but also due to its power to evoke nostalgia on the ones who possess them. These fishing equipment might be ordinary fishing materials during their time, but time proved them worthy of treasuring. Time-tested, elegant, classic, these antique fishing equipment are truly hot collectors' item nowadays. No matter if you are from today?s era or from the olden days, fishing professional or newbie, purchas......
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