Homemade lures
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- Roach
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Homemade lures
Hi, I'm new to all this lure making and was wondering if Ash is a good wood for lures (jerk type) Any help would be great
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Re: Homemade lures
Sean Roberts wrote: ↑Fri Sep 21 2018 21:39 -I am no expert but see no reason why you shouldnt make lures with ash. In the past I made lures with anything that I could lay my hands on. Good luck with your fishing.Hi, I'm new to all this lure making and was wondering if Ash is a good wood for lures (jerk type) Any help would be great
Just old and knackered.
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Re: Homemade lures
I would try holly. I use it for making walking sticks and when dried it is ultra hard.
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Re: Homemade lures
Sean Roberts wrote: ↑Fri Sep 21 2018 21:39 -I've tried a few hardwoods, but not ash. Beech and mahogany/sapele/meranti have worked well, so I'd say ash is worth a try if you've got some available. If you're looking to buy some though, the ones I've mentioned are a safe bet. Western red cedar is a great choice too (used by Trueglide and Cobbs, to name but two) and easy to work, but the dust is very nasty so use a P3 mask and good dust extraction if you do try it.Hi, I'm new to all this lure making and was wondering if Ash is a good wood for lures (jerk type) Any help would be great
The key with jerkbaits is in the ballast placement and it will take some experimentation to find the right spot(s) to get the action you want. Good luck
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- Stickleback
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Re: Homemade lures
Lighter woods give you more flexibility over weight placement.
Otherwise near enough any wood can be used.
Otherwise near enough any wood can be used.
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- Perch
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Re: Homemade lures
As mentioned, lighter woods are favoured for jerks. If you're carving try poplar (tulip wood) carves up lovely if you get a nice piece and you can get a good finish on it.
If you watch Marling baits on you tube you'll get some good ideas. He does allot of cranks but his techniques are worth checking out. Remember to test it before spending loads of time painting it
Enjoy
If you watch Marling baits on you tube you'll get some good ideas. He does allot of cranks but his techniques are worth checking out. Remember to test it before spending loads of time painting it
Enjoy
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- Stickleback
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Re: Homemade lures
Realised I just necro'd an old thread, sorry!
Always struggle with getting timber at non-extortion prices
Lukemilnes wrote: ↑Wed Jan 13 2021 23:52 -Where do you get small sections of tulip wood?As mentioned, lighter woods are favoured for jerks. If you're carving try poplar (tulip wood) carves up lovely if you get a nice piece and you can get a good finish on it.
Always struggle with getting timber at non-extortion prices
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- Perch
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Re: Homemade lures
I'm a joiner and have allot of friends in the trade!
Try ringing round some workshops you might strike Lucky.
You can also buy it online but it's fairly expensive if you're just making a few lures to chuck
Try ringing round some workshops you might strike Lucky.
You can also buy it online but it's fairly expensive if you're just making a few lures to chuck
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- Stickleback
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Re: Homemade lures
Cheers!
Quite right, 50p of wood delivered for £10 hurts a bit.
Quite right, 50p of wood delivered for £10 hurts a bit.
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- Perch
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Re: Homemade lures
DRD wrote: ↑Fri Jan 22 2021 16:51 -The other option is tree surgeons. Lime is particulary good and we have allot of it round by us. The trees grow big and need chopping regularly.Cheers!
Quite right, 50p of wood delivered for £10 hurts a bit.
Worth an ask. A small nit of trunk would ladt a long time