Traditionally, fishing lures were crafted from wood with only the hooks being metal. Wooden lures were once the norm but now they are a rarity. Today, most store-bought lures are made from plastic or metal. But you can still experience the… read more
Fish decoys are used to lure certain types of fish, for example Northern Pike, into close range where they can be speared. Fish decoys were used by American Indians and are still made today by individuals and factories. They are usually sma… read more
An immigrant from Austria named Joseph Kautzky discovered the high-quality lures carved by a Kansas angler in the 1930s and called them "Lazy Ikes." These lures have proven effective for decades at catching species such as bass, pike and wa… read more
Fishing lures are typically carved from lightweight wood such as balsa. Other types of wood may also be used, but they should generally be easy to carve and buoyant. Begin the carving process with an pencil-drawn outline of a design and the… read more
Creating your own fishing lures can be a simple and rewarding way of expanding the fishing lures you have available to you. With a few basic supplies and some time, you can create a variety of fishing lures that you can further customize as… read more
While fly-tying is the most well-known way to make your own fishing lures, it can be simpler than that. No matter what kind of fisherman you are, building your own fishing lures at home is almost as easy as stocking up on the right supplies… read more
Lures are one of the pieces of fishing equipment that many fishermen enjoy making themselves. Plugs have long been one of the most effective and versatile fishing lures for fishermen, and they are useful when pursuing a variety of game fish… read more
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