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engineerfisherman
About a month ago I decided that when I had the time i would get serious about building my own lures. Since then I've spent countless hours doing web research on this forum, other forums, and watching countless youtube videos as well. I also bought and read most of Jed Davis' book on fishing with lures. Once I decided what i wanted I spent a lot of time comparing prices on different websites, but was uneasy about making a large order over the web so I went to Oregon Rod Reel and Tackle to talk with Mike and he set me up with everything I needed to get going. He even showed me how he makes his lures. I got my first fifteen made today. They are all #3's using brass torpedo bodies and hammered .032 brass french blades in polished brass, white silver, and black. The clevis' are brass as well. For hooks I used #2 Matzuo sickle swash hooks. The beads are acrylic, brass with gold plating, or brass with silver plating. The brass and silver beads I got at Ben Franklin craft store. I'm pretty happy with how they came out and can't wait to try them on some summer steelhead, which is what these designs are primarily targeted for. I plan on making some #4's next in similar designs. Any comments or suggestions would be much appreciated and if anyone has questions about/or wants to get into making lures ask away!
