Big Jointed Musky Lures!

Making a small batch of premium jointed through-wire musky lures. In this video we go from a board of wood to a beautiful and functional piece of musky catching equipment.

[@robertelovsson8344]

Thanks, such solid builds. Out of all builders on YT I’d put you at the top for quality. And your scales always look so amazing, I’m afraid I’m gonna have to attempt to borrow a little from your technique there, its just too irresistible. Again thanks!

[@FrettholdBaits]

@@robertelovsson8344 go for it! Or else i wouldn't put it on video. I'd love to see how it turns out for you.

[@PENFOLD1962]

All that from a block of wood! I would be tempted in the show piece of the video having the cut blocks of wood on the perspex stand's slowly morphing into the end products. The directional scales look amazing, I enjoyed every second of the video especially when we got the chance to meet your beautiful young family, tooooooooo cute for words. BIG THUMB'S UP 👍😷👍

[@shoenee_1039]

Every time I watch one of your videos I learn something new... thank you!

[@bryanwiitala7919]

As always great craftsmanship! Enjoyed the video! HOME RUN!!!!!!!

[@andyroo2232]

Fantastic video as always! It's nice you let us get a glimpse into your process for building such quality lures.

[@danielnies7144]

I bet they'll fish as good as they look.Those are awesome fantastic job

[@VanjoOutdoors]

Wow! You’ve inspired me to give it a shot!

[@earlunderwoodjr.6766]

I purchase 3/4” western red cedar, then plane down to the desired thickness. Then, glue up the surfaced-planed wood. Both halves are equal, which aids as a centerline reference.

[@gabrielvoicila8554]

OMG!!! Perfect lures and amazing skills. ❤

[@fletchermalenkos3301]

Wow those look great! Thanks for the fun watch.

[@bigosbucktails7159]

The SPOKESHAVE is what I couldn’t think of the other night on the podcast lol…

[@FrettholdBaits]

Oh no.. we're you guys talkin bout me?? Hope it was good things! Spokeshave ftw.

[@bradymartz7339]

Beautiful as always! One of the best in the game!

[@patrosner9755]

I enjoy watching a True master at his craft.

[@FrettholdBaits]

Thanks!

[@pescaconchuchin4277]

in the minute 13.25 in which liquid you submerge thanks

[@pikeahontis1996]

The mesh netting I've been using seems to be a bit thinner material, and doesn't allow for the shadowing effect you get when you point the brush angled toward the front or back of the bait, to do scales. Also mine is more plastic like where yours is flexible, like it may be a more cotton material. Are you using a specific mesh screen product for painting or is it just something from the local fabric store? Amazing videos by the way!

[@randenasuncion7776]

That purple one is beautiful

[@schudishackcustoms3423]

They turned out amazing! Great video 🤙

[@dirkvannieuwenhove]

Pieces of art! 👌😍

[@striperhunter-ic2wt]

Some great looking lures

[@gaanjuit404]

Artist 🙏🏻💪🏻❤️

[@jamesreynolds1930]

i enjoyed the vid,cute kids mike ,,enjoy those girls when there small,....i v raised 5 teenage girls and there nasty at times,but there awsome at that age.nice work on those lures mike,you show people the amount of work this quality of lure requires,quality is not cheap but quality never goes out of style......toothy out.

[@FrettholdBaits]

Thanks Toothy!

[@michaeljasensky5438]

Absolutely beautiful!!!!

[@georgefitzhugh6455]

Very nicely done!

[@pastmasters9591]

Fantastic work man!! Great action!

[@FrettholdBaits]

Thank you!

[@michaeljasensky5438]

Welcome back!!!

[@FrettholdBaits]

Thank you!

[@michaeljasensky5438]

​@FrettholdBaits where can you buy your baits? Website?

[@FrettholdBaits]

Facebook group "Fretthold Baits". Although nothing available at the moment.

[@matthewsevachko2109]

Absolutely amazing!

[@lukehaubrick]

Nice looking baits

[@shellrockfishhunter]

Absolutely amazing baits😁 what size through wire are you using?

[@davidpavlik9113]

Outstanding!

[@DJCustomBaits]

Those are insaneeeeeeee dude. Amazing work. so clean

[@FrettholdBaits]

Thanks my guy!! I'll never forget looking through photos of your paint jobs for inspiration when I first started out. You were always a big help to me!

[@jochenmuller6014]

very nice 👍

[@mikef9966]

how much, like the vid ,great work

[@ГеоргиГеоргиев-г8ю]

Hi, I really like your work and I'm a big fan of yours! Can you share what you dip the wood in before the resin thanks

[@FrettholdBaits]

It's a Tung Oil sealer.

[@TerryWade-xe8os]

Incredible

[@endofthelinefishingcharters]

Hey, I love your work. It looks good. I’m not trying to steal anything from you, but I do a little decoy Carvan on the side and I wanna make a fishing lure, but I’m struggling to find the correct thickness and strength of the bills. I was wondering if you could help me out where do you buy your polycarbonate?

[@FrettholdBaits]

@endofthelinefishingcharters thank you! I buy my polycarbonate from my local custom glass store. Companies that make custom windows and doors, shower walls, etc. usually carry polycarbonate. It's much more expensive if you have them cut it - In fact with their cut fee, it's more expensive for me to buy a half sheet. so I buy full 4'x8' sheets and break them down myself. If you're only looking to make one or two lures they may even give you some scrap peices if they have any.

[@endofthelinefishingcharters]

Thank unfortunately, I don’t have anyone in the area that makes glass and doors so I went down to the Lowe’s and Home Depot looking for polycarbonate sheets however I can only find them flexible and too thin. I found acrylic sheets, but they are too thick.

[@endofthelinefishingcharters]

Thank you for your help great video I was able get a few ideas from your video I have uploaded a video show the lures. I will be uploading a video with the painting soon thank you again appreciate you!!

[@gusschasker9466]

What psi and paint thickness do you like to get that perfect spray?

[@pecanjesaaleksandrom1108]

what wood do you use bravo master.

[@codeysettle4905]

Just curious did you make the eye mold or make it?

[@FrettholdBaits]

I bought it from some guy in Europe who unfortunately no longer makes them. I've tried to order more molds. Guess I'll have to make my own.

[@lifeisfuneh]

I'll bite! :) Awesome!

[@FrettholdBaits]

Thank u!

[@lukehaubrick]

Hey question about the tools u use and where can I find it

[@FrettholdBaits]

Anndason 2 Pcs Adjustable SpokeShave with Flat Base and Metal Blade Wood Working Wood Craft Hand Tool a.co/d/bUHJYjG

[@horacioleon5107]

Where do you get that thick wire from?

[@FrettholdBaits]

My local welding supply store. On jointed baits I wouldn't recommend a marine grade hardened stainless steel which can be bought from McMaster-Carr.

[@approachingtarget.4503]

Big water, big baits

[@АндрейГречанников-л9с]

Очень красиво

[@ArrowHeadForge]

Where do you sell your baits ?

[@FrettholdBaits]

Facebook group called "Fretthold Baits". I'm a small batch guy so there aren't sales very frequently but that's where you'll find them.

[@ArrowHeadForge]

Awesome, I went and joined the group!

[@denispoirier5442]

A lot of work , but amazing results !