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What do you think about built it yourself lure kits?
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 4:42 pm
by NorthAMfishing
I want to know what you think about building your own spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, "chatter" style baits, flippin' jigs etc...
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 5:13 pm
by Bass Addict
Nope ...
Nothing like the real McCoy....already made
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 5:20 pm
by Fishing 24/7
make them for us youv got the magic touch!
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 5:22 pm
by Mr.J.
It's kind of how I got started years ago
Do it if you can
Even if it is a kit there's no feeling like catching a fish on something you have made
And then it gets better when someone else catches with something you have made
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 5:25 pm
by RJ
I'd rather be fishing than sitting at a table.
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 8:35 pm
by Cyber
RJ wrote:I'd rather be fishing than sitting at a table.
AMEN, Brotha!!!!!!
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 10:41 pm
by Walker
I enjoy making my own lures and flies because catching or even just enticing a fish with something you made is GREAT.
Also I like to modify ideas of others and put my own twist to it.
Mark
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 11:14 pm
by Tip-up
Let's see now...
Rather be fishing
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:52 am
by Lonnie
My experience has been that making baits is often more expensive than just buying them pre-made. But it is still worthwhile in some cases in order to get baits that work just the way you want, or that fill a very specialized application. Where a lure making kit is really valuable is in having the necessary components to tinkering with existing baits. such as changing blades, skirts etc.
cheers
LK
Making your own Lures!
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:08 am
by Fish'n Technish'n
I have been making my own wooden baits for a number of years. Give most of them to friends etc.
Would love to try my hand at BIG spinnerbaits. If anyone knows of a GOOD QUALITY kit, PLEASE let me know!! Some of the benders are quite costly!!
It is truly a UNIQUE feeling to catch a fish on something you made!!
Have been making my own leaders also. Like to think they are BETTER than store bought ones....I put a quality swivel at BOTH ends to eliminate line twist
All my fishin' buddies swear by them.....not at them.
Gotta have something to do in the winter months as I am not much of an Ice Fishing guy....can't sit still long enough!!
FT
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:28 am
by NorthAMfishing
Tip-up wrote:Let's see now...
Rather be fishing
you're out of control man. ahhaha j/k
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:44 am
by MTF
would be a great winter hobbie
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 8:12 am
by Out4trout
Winter Hobby?
ICE FISHING!!!
I once made my own spoons for fun, and it is fun to catch a fish on a home-built lure, but now I devote any free time to family, hunting and fishing.
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 8:44 am
by Fishtraks
Hey FISHIN'T.....check out Luremaking.com. They have musky spinnerbait parts (1.5oz,2oz,2.5oz). They carry painted or un-painted heads etc. I've made a bunch of their stuff and actually caught fish on them. They have a good variety of skirt material as well. The only bending required is the very tip of the vertical arm where the top spinner attaches and I've done it successfully with just a couple of pairs of good sizes pliers. Give 'em a try. good luck.....
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:35 am
by JP
There is someting to be said about catching fish on a lure you make yourself.
It is a great way to get a couple people to gether and build a couple of baits.
Great idea
JP