How to Master Making Fishing Lures
The art of making fishing lures is easier than you think, and only requires a few household items.
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You Will Need
- A hacksaw
- A broom handle
- A wood-carving knife
- Light sand paper
- Yellow and green or red and blue paint
- A small box of split rings
- 3 - 1/2" x 1/8" eye screws
- Two teaspoons (optional)
- A drill and 1/16-inch drill bit (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Saw off broom handle
Saw off a 5-inch piece of broom handle.
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Step 2
Scallop one end of the handle
Scallop one end of the broom handle and carve the other end with the knife to form a rounded head.
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Step 3
Smooth with light sand paper
Smooth the rough areas with light sandpaper.
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Step 4
Decide on a color scheme
Decide on a color scheme that will attract fish, such as yellow and green or red and blue.
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Step 5
Allow paint to dry
Allow the paint to dry thoroughly.
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Step 6
Screw eye screw into center
Screw an eye screw securely into the center of the scalloped end of the lure.
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For a moving lure, drill a hole in the middle of a spoon, then use an eye hook to attach the other spoon, screwing the end through the other spoon’s hole.
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Step 7
Screw other eye screw into tip
Screw the other eye screw into the tip of the opposite end, adding one split ring to place the treble hook on.
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