Tuesday, October 15, 2013

How To Make Handmade Fishing Lures

By Megan Landry


There are various kinds of fishing lures. They come in different sizes and materials depending on the rod that will be used, type of fish to be caught and the type of water they will be used in. Handmade fishing lures are easy to come up with if you have the skill and interest. You can easily turn this skill into a money making opportunity. All you need to make a lure is screw eyes, a lathe, non toxic paint, hooks and a paint brush.

The kind of lure you want to make will determine the wood you use. A lure designed for the fresh waters should use a different material from that on salty water. Cedar is the most common type of wood. However, it is advisable to use harder wood when making a lure for salty water fishing. This is because the salty water is harsh and it contains big fish. Use the lathe to shape the lure. Attach hooks to the screw eyes.

The plug on the lure is shaped using the lathe. It is not necessary to make fancy shapes. The important thing is to make the plug about 7 inches in length and one inch wide. You need enough space on the plug to attach two hooks. Large plugs should have three hooks or more. The screw eyes should be positioned one inch apart on the plug. Connect one eye to the nose so that it can be used to attach to the rod. The rest of the screw eyes should have hooks on them.

After you are done you need to paint the lure. You do not have to paint it to appear like small fish. Instead paint it how you want. You need to sell your lure to turn your skills into profit. Get in touch with bait stores to find out if they are open to local suppliers. Some stores allow lure makers to sell their products through them.

You can negotiate to sell your products at a price that is reasonable. It is also advisable to start your own business to sell your products. Create your website to advertise the lures on the internet. The web will open up your business to many customers. Find a professional to design the site for you. You can also do the job yourself. All you need is to find templates and themes online. Find a reliable host to keep your website online.

You need to find a good host for your site. Compare different packages from different hosting firms. You should choose the most reasonable offer. If you market your product effectively you should have many customers on your site. Create business cards after you are done setting up the site.

You need to leave your business cards with your friends and other professionals. Many clients like it when they can match a name to a product. It is also important to give your business cards so that people can know who to call when they need your product.

It is relatively easy to make handmade fishing lures if you have the skill. It is even easier if you love doing the work. If you market your products effectively you should make good money from your skills. To get many customers you should come up with a variety of products.




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