How to Master Making Fishing Lures

The art of making fishing lures is easier than you think, and only requires a few household items.

Step 1: Saw off broom handle Saw off a 5-inch piece of broom handle.
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.
Step 3: Smooth with light sand paper Smooth the rough areas with light sandpaper.
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.
Step 5: Allow paint to dry Allow the paint to dry thoroughly.
Step 6: Screw eye screw into center Screw an eye screw securely into the center of the scalloped end of the lure.
TIP: 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.
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.
FACT: Did you know? Working with Wisconsin engineering students, an entrepreneur perfected a fiber-reinforced fishing lure that may prevent millions of pounds of toxic plastics from polluting waters.