Saturday, October 31, 2009

Want To Make Your Own Fish Lures? Learn How To Make Wooden Freshwater Fishing Lures With These Simple Tips

By James Kitch

Fishing is one of America's favorite outdoor sports and there are many different lures that can be used to snag the catch of the day. Most lures are plastic and can be bought at any local department store. Another type that is very popular is the wooden lure. These types of lures can be purchased or the fisherman can learn how to make wooden freshwater fishing lures out of everyday items such as an aluminum can and a peg type clothes pin.

Wooden fishing lures can be purchased in local sporting goods stores and on line, each with different characteristics and sizes. They range from $5 to $80, depending on the manufacturer. However, a wooden fishing lure can be hand made in very little time and have great results. Here is a simple guide on how to make one.

1. Cut open and flatten an aluminum can. With thick gloves, cut the can into a square sheet of aluminum.

2. With shears sharp enough for sheet metal, cut spoon shaped pieces from the sheet of aluminum. They should taper on the end and a variety of sizes is suggested. These pieces should resemble a small fish such as a minnow.

3. Next, cut slits in the head of a pinhead clothes pin. It should be around a half of an inch thick. After putting some adhesive in the cuts, put the metal pieces down in the slits.

4. Cut a hole on the underside of the clothes pin and use the same glue to attach a hook. This hook can be any size, as long as it's comfortable to the lure craftsman.

5. The legs of the clothespin should be cut off flush with the head of the pin. When that is accomplished, a hole can be drilled in the front of the head so that straight pins with beads can be added for the look of eyes.

6. The last step is to paint the lure. Fish are attracted to bright colors such as red and orange, so keep that in mind when deciding what color to paint the lure.

Tackle is one of the most important tools for fishing. If the fisherman can learn how to make wooden freshwater fishing lures, it can be added to the tackle box, giving another option to catch the fish of the day.

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