What do you think about built it yourself lure kits?

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Would you make your own lures if there was a quality kit on the market?

yes, I have some great designs in mind.
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yes, only if the price was right.
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Maybe, I am yet to see a good kit that has what I want.
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No, I would rather just buy them ready made
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What do you think about built it yourself lure kits?

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I want to know what you think about building your own spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, "chatter" style baits, flippin' jigs etc...
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Post by Bass Addict »

Nope ...

Nothing like the real McCoy....already made 8) 8)
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make them for us youv got the magic touch! :shock:
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Post 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
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I'd rather be fishing than sitting at a table. :wink:
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RJ wrote:I'd rather be fishing than sitting at a table. :wink:
AMEN, Brotha!!!!!! :wink: 8)
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Post 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.

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Let's see now...

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Rather be fishing :D :lol:
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Post 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.
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Making your own Lures!

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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 :wink:

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!!

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Post by NorthAMfishing »

Tip-up wrote:Let's see now...

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Rather be fishing :D :lol:
you're out of control man. ahhaha j/k
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Post by MTF »

would be a great winter hobbie
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Post by Out4trout »

Winter Hobby? ICE FISHING!!! :D

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.
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Post 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.....
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Post 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
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