Making the lure you love most, Copy your best lure, its easy.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Just did a podcast interview with "Made to Cast". It aired today, talked about often asked questions and other lure topics. Here's the link if you want to check it out. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/made-to-cast/id1634274370

[@nospoon4799]

Try as I might I just cant call this art. It is more engineering and physics and fluid dynamics. the better you are at those things the better your lures come out. Even colours get scientific when you look at the interaction with water colouration and such. it is for sure science over art.

[@1992Olimp]

Hello, Grand Master. And what do you primer the product with before coloring? White epoxy?

[@FreedomFishing]

Most underrated lure making channel on KZbin!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thank you.

[@giulianoaireti5943]

I'm a simple guy, i see Franco and i automatically like the video

[@Donuts_random_stuff]

Same 😅

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks bro.

[@fish0741]

Just wanted to share something with you, I really enjoy your channel and the info you give us. I live in Fla. and now I'm 63 yrs.old my father was a avid salt and fresh water fisherman and in the early 60s started using a injection molding machine to make clear 2 part fishing lures which he would mold from live fish i.e. Pinfish and other Baitfish. the 2 sided body's were clear and he would put different insert's in i.e. silver foil and sometimes glitter and glue the body's together and then add the line tie and hook hardware. I always felt that he was way ahead of his time because i'm not even sure if Mirrolure was doing that at that time. Sadly because of having children and having to raise a family he was never able to expand on what he was doing or even market it. Remember at that time almost all lures were made of wood. He also dabbled in make plastic worms but the plastic at that time was not that soft but he still made some. I still wonder to this day what would have happened if he had the financial resources to continue and expand. It brings to mind the old saying that everything that is old is new again. Thanks for letting me share.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Wow... that's amazing, thank you

[@zachnar0125]

Im a plastic modeler/Diorama builder. Always wanted to try my hand at this exact topic. Glad I found your page.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Welcome

[@phillipallen2578]

I appreciate your detailed instructions, and seeing how much your skills have been honed.

[@terryobrien9335]

I’m 75 living in a small apt and no room for a shop or equipment. You gave me the gift of participating in this project with you. Thank you so much. If I have to pursue hobbies vicariously I delight when a craftsman like yourself brings me along via media. What a wonderful day in the shop, and how beautiful the results! Thank you again.

[@EngineeredAngler]

That is awesome!

[@rangergreen3995]

Just wanted to say that I enjoy your videos. I build custom flyrods, rebuild vintage (bamboo) fly rods; tie bass, trout, and salmon flies, and have been making bass lures for about 30 years now. I know quality work when I see it. I enjoy your work. Good on ya!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks so much

[@red1tpm]

Best lure making channel on KZbin...absolutely amazing.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thank you so much...

[@mike1261]

If you published a book on all your engineering calculations for building lures, I'd be at the front of the line to purchase one! I know what you're doing is simple for folks who have Degrees. But, I find it quite amazing how one can know so much about applying weight, and balancing a lure, before even so much as whittling the first notch!

[@EngineeredAngler]

I try to offer it in simple ways but itcan be a bit of a puzzle even for engineers.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks so much...I'm considering creating some lure type specific lure design guidelines and offer them up.

[@mike1261]

@@EngineeredAngler That would be amazing! I will be looking for it! Thanks Franco!!!

[@direfulsilver3286]

“just so you know rapala i’m not making copies of your lures and selling them on ebay for 50 dollars a piece.” “and I actually have a plastic formed stencil that i made a long time ago, that fits right on there” 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I respect the hustle bro.

[@ianprice2441]

That silver coat is amazing stuff! Great looking baits.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks 👍

[@royalsquishy7058]

​@@EngineeredAnglerhow do I purchase the silver plating sprayer and chemical that chrome is awesomeness

[@deanbrady3522]

Awesome job the lure looks amazing. I think the paint job turned out perfect. Thanks for the lesson and I look forward to your next project.

[@andyprest]

You answered the question perfectly franco thank you 👌 the duplicate lures look brilliant, would be interesting too see a video on making the same lure but scaled up to like 6 or 7" and then another video on how to adjust the new scaled up version into a jointed swim bait 👍👍 3 different baits all from the one original design 👍👍 keep em coming great content!

[@EngineeredAngler]

All good ideas...thanks

[@thewarpsyrhead]

Countdown to 30k! LFG! (Should be 100k)

[@evadelrio8968]

It should totally be 100k! Right?

[@af4od02]

That was a nice duplicate. I have some baits that are no longer created that I would like to make and use. Great video. Thanks.

[@martinstephan8077]

That was another very informative video. I like that perfection and precision, precise like a surgeon.

[@Allyourbase1990]

Being able to make different hard and soft lures would be so cool . It’s cheaper and very convenient.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Welll....its cool at least

[@jimmieandrews8585]

My first time watching your work. Very good!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thank you and welcome to the channel.

[@freereinfishing6196]

vary informational looking forward to watching your older vids to make a mold

[@BreamAlliance]

looking good as usual on your making of lures, nice instruction how to do it, thanks again

[@stripermanly]

Love this video. You did a thorough explanation that was easy to understand

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks

[@MichianaFisherman]

Just when you thought you knew something about fishing, Franco makes another Video.🐟🐟🐟

[@TheOtotokiller]

Who'd have thought that learning Arquímedes at school would be that usefull!!!

[@gabrielvoicila8554]

Best channel for those looking to start with lure making. Great watch. Thank you! Can you give a few more details on how you actually do the silver plating?

[@agelualofa]

Brother you are the king. you have solved all of my problems. I have spent a good 200.000 NZD on purchasing lures. Thank you brother LOVE your channel. Your channel does not deserve a like, It deserves a LOVE bro. Honestly

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thank you so much...it's gratifying to hear.

[@gavinjohnson4879]

Instant subscription! You speak my language love it!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks so much.

[@squeeshygaming]

leaned alot in just 1 vid..thanx alot!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Glad it helped!

[@alanfrye2706]

I would so love to do this with a fire tiger husky jerk. They are so hard to find in stores anymore. But my painting skills just are good enough to reproduce that one of a kind color scheme. It's probably a confidence thing, but I can out fish just about every fire tiger variation with a rapala. I've tried the cheap lures I've tried the expensive ones, rapala fire tiger always wins, typically by over 5 to one, all other things being equal. Maybe someday I'll get the painting process figured out. That's a fantastic replica, you have to update us after on the water experiments and see if it fishes as well as the original. Great job!

[@noturfather1106]

My only time catching with fish with a jerk bait was with a 2 inch floating firetiger rapala

[@Al-oe8ib]

Man that was awesome precision and attention to detail, thank you, great to watch

[@lukelofgren4108]

This video and project turned out great! You are an excellent teacher. Thank you for the lesson

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks.

[@marcosduran1443]

i wondered how they make these things!.. thank you... this was very informative!

[@surfcat2051]

Impressive Franco. I would like to see a side by side with the original. I have often considered doing this with a couple lures that are no longer in production, this is inspiring. Great video.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks.

[@RichardChartier-n5b]

Before this video got into it I want to say that I'm a person not too much into detail. Detail is something I've always not been too good at. I have engineers as relatives and I know there's much detail involved.

[@georgedixon8105]

Simply brilliant, I loved the Rapala Glidin Rap for Pike I have a green chrome, 12 years old had dozens of fish also discontinued would love to make a run with some nature pike colours.

[@evilnev]

that was a very interesting video , well done

[@matthewpocock4824]

That is ridiculously good. You're a master 👍

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks

[@bishop5387]

Those came out looking amazing.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks

[@alexm1841]

Best lure builder on KZbin 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😂

[@EngineeredAngler]

Wow, thanks!

[@splashafrica]

I don't fish didnt really grow up around water but i ended up liking the video making these doesn't seem complicated but its probably more expensive to get into then it looks especially if someone like me will try it out just because without a proper tool box very cool of you to share tho best of luck to you

[@hrcivic]

Not much to say, perfect creations.. Well done

[@hookreelfishing]

I like yours more than the original. Great video ++

[@michaelmuzzey7871]

Amazing painting, your colors are spot on. I would love to be able to airbrush like that!!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Lumeria77]

Awesome video thankyou for sharing

[@EngineeredAngler]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@myoutdooradventures6378]

im not going to lie ! I really enjoyed this video. Really cool set up and great look crank baits!!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thank you for your honesty😀

[@JasonSamuray]

your work is better than the original and you are complete with the equipment seems that you master the creation of lure in fact you can get rich from it impressive engineering keep up and God bless ❤

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks 👍

[@jakofishing4444]

Thank you Sir! Really good one!

[@ronwhetstone3144]

Can't believe I stumbled across this particular video of yours. The Rapala Twitching Rap is my absolute favorite juvenile tarpon lure. They love it! I am dumbfounded that Rapala quit making such an awesome lure. The biggest problem with it is that I think it is made of balsa wood and is easily damaged. Especially by such an aggressive and hard fighting fish as the tarpon. Since they don't make it anymore it is the only lure in my box that I won't share. I've never used the chrome version though. If you want to test the effectiveness of your lure compared to the original send me a couple and I will put it to the test! Super cool and informative video.

[@EngineeredAngler]

They're super productive for redfish, trout and snook. Most of these are going to a tournament fisherman buddy...the rest are for me🙂

[@keith2599]

Awesome video, Love using a variety of lures... So much work to make them' I did not know what was intaled... So I will from now on appreciate my lures by remembering what went in to them.... Fantastic video.... LOVE IT..... and subbed.... 😊❤

[@EngineeredAngler]

Glad you like the video! Thanks

[@josephiacuzio6361]

Thanks for the video. I actually have lures I don't use anymore because I'm afraid of loosing them because they don't make them anymore. It seems like if a lure works they discontinue it

[@pontoontri-hull156]

I haven't gotten into making molds yet, but I am tucking away information just in case! I've seen you do that water volume displacement before, just haven't figured out how to plug it into my process to be able to use it. Starting to use your density per CM to calculate weight though.

[@miscstuff]

What was that spray you used to get that silver finish? Nice content 👍

[@ahoj85]

Thanks for sharing this video with us Franco :)

[@vladislavreabocon3642]

Nice work! I wish I can test a few of your lures, Maybe for pike, percb fishing.

[@suadhalilovic1501]

Wow I didn't know about the 3m sand paper👍

[@lukelabonte6869]

Amazing as always..turned out really cool..better then the original 🍻🎣

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thank you.

[@MarcosMVlures]

Great video, good info. Lure test was missing!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Some under water shots would have been nice...

[@kassiemyburgh1864]

Stunning work.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@davidcopeland7616]

Franco, would you be willing to do a series on building a mold and casting a hollow body lure in two parts that you would glue together and be able to place weight and rattles in?

[@EngineeredAngler]

That has been on my to-do list for a few years...I can't seem to decide on a lure that would be worth all the effort. I'll get there...

[@rickyhedley5910]

HI mate im in australia and im just wondering if you would sell the un painted planks for the rapala lure in this video?

[@EngineeredAngler]

Sorry I didn't sell anything...but thanks for asking. Cheers.

[@dward768]

Brah- ill mow your lawn for a couple of those lures!! JK. Good stuff!!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Sure but it's three acers

[@latishajaubert5600]

Yeah that lure busted alot of big marsh reds in my time,,, love , love it.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Right on

[@Chinhnguyen0497]

I sometimes search on chinese market sites to find a cheap lures even though it would takes a long time to deliver. But unfortunately they don't copy those , or I can not find them.

[@RefinerSimilitude]

Definitely subscribing to this channel! I’m not an engineer yet, but studying mechanical engineering and I love to fish and am old enough to have seen some favorites discontinued. That being said, I just took Statics last semester and I’m trying to think about what little I learned regarding fluid displacement in that course to apply it to understanding your volume calculation. In that class, we only used that concept to focus on the forces applied to the submerged body by the water column above it and the water surrounding it by integration. How does the displaced water volume directly correlate to it’s weight on the scale? It seems like it would be pushed in all directions, not just the -y-direction measured by the scale.

[@RefinerSimilitude]

It must be this: “Buoyancy and flotation are based on Archimedes' principle, which states that the force, called the buoyant force, that lifts (buoys) upward a floating or submerged body in a fluid is equal to the weight of the fluid that would be in the volume displaced by the fluid.” The body of the lure is equal and oppositely pushing against the upward buoyancy force downward to the scale. That’s why you say you’re holding it as steady as possible, to get the most accurate reading. The reading is most accurate when the lure is held completely still. Very cool.

[@EngineeredAngler]

That's exactly right.

[@andrewholst4870]

Any chance of trying out that hollow body frog? I think I went I little hard trying to sell the idea before before, but I really do think it would be a great video and it's a cool process. Really enjoyed this video looking forward to the next one!

[@EngineeredAngler]

I like the idea but I would be including designing and building a special machine for centripetal casting. It will be a while 🙂

[@andrewholst4870]

@@EngineeredAngler the way it's done here doesn't require any fancy molds, its just an inverted pattern and you flip it to have the texture on the outside when its done.

[@lannabulls]

Hi Franco, Basically you showed as 2 main ways to calculate lures volume: 1-By math, through the density of a given material 2- by weight, submerge the lure in water, weighting the water displacement. In your videos you did this 2nd method in 2 different ways, as you are showing in this video or through a "pipe system". I tried to experimenting a lot doing multiple times volume measurement of the same lure through the above mentioned 3 ways and I always end up with differences of 1.5 to 2 grms between these 3 different methods. It sounds a lot, I was expecting smaller numbers, differences of less than a gr, my tests repeated several times proved wrong. "Big" differences like this are normal? Probably the volume calculation through material density is the more reliable method, what do you think? Thanks 🙏 a lot is never enough!!!!!!!

[@EngineeredAngler]

There can be quite a bit of variation when you use the overflow water displacement method. I have found that the calculated density/volume method is most accurate if (big if) you are accurate with your measurements and have a good scale with a display to two decimal points (1/100 of a gram). I have been showing the weight in water method lately because I think the average craft person can get the best results that way. But, you have to be carful with surface bubbles and touching the bottom or sides of the container. And, again, a good scale is important.

[@lannabulls]

Thanks, I got good scale, 2 decimal points and I use a large deep container, touching sides or bottom is not a problem. bubbles I don't know, I don't see any, in any case I always add one drop of soap as you told. One final question sorry, Cause the most reliable method should be through material density, how do you calculate it in case of resin lure: Do you cast a cube of ONLY resin? measuring then volume and weight or Do you cast a cube of resin and microbaloons then do measurement? Thanks 🙏 so much!

[@Rebel1280]

Excellent instructions and clear know how. Only advice i would give is your video is very "bright" or really white. Try darken it a little, it hard to make out some of the details in the cups and lure when your making it.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Yes... thank you. I'm struggling with the camera's exposure. I think it's time for a new one 🤔

[@jhnnyboy100]

Great job!

[@Sim-yaci]

Çok güzel emek ve bilgi dolu bir çalışma olmuş. Kutluyorum. Mümkünse 9.6 gr yapılan ile avlanma videosu görebilir miyiz? Selamlar

[@BeADad2447]

Ill never complain about paying 14 bucks for a lure! Great job

[@EngineeredAngler]

That's wise.

[@LaneMaxwell]

I thought Mark Rober's channel was cool. Now I've found the pinnacle, engineering and fishing :)

[@EngineeredAngler]

Welcome aboard!

[@ARMY_OF_ONE]

Do you have a video on the chrome ingredient set up? Products etc

[@EngineeredAngler]

Sure...you should checkout the playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLEVBv_zywucQvHospIVsTqQaoU8ZLMTyw&si=dLS8GwlCm0QJ_jf9

[@74.customs]

I may have missed this in one of the many videos, but have you ever calculated the cost of resin per lure?

[@EngineeredAngler]

Lures vary in size a bunch but a good working number is about $1 per lure.

[@markpinther9296]

I have never heard anybody mis pronounce the brand name Rapala as you have done in this video. If you are going to make a copy of one, at least say it correctly.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Tomato, tomatto

[@AVMMM]

Sir, can you please share more information about that silver plating you did? I REALLY want to learn it. Thank you!!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Yes, soon

[@AVMMM]

@@EngineeredAngler Ooooh! I'll be waiting! Thanks for doing that!!

[@dippalit-u7l]

i want this kind of lure !! but how can get in Bangladesh ?

[@richardnalli9127]

Another amazing lure. How does the silver plating work/ what technique do you use?

[@EngineeredAngler]

I've made a few videos on the process...you should check them out.

[@j.m.k.3406]

Back again, dang unsubscribe algorithm Thanks for all you do sir

[@EngineeredAngler]

Welcome back

[@speedsterwinston]

God damn. I love how you use precise measurements to make these rather than just hacking and wasting a lot of product. Nice work.

[@itebsbaa5312]

hi, i m asking about quantity of microballons that i should use when i cast lure with epoxy resine

[@EngineeredAngler]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6Kteqywmq-ejLc

[@MelG-c1r]

I am not clear on what you used or how you got the chrome finish? What is the set up to get that finish?

[@EngineeredAngler]

Check out my videos on spray chrome

[@kickerwormz3262]

Hello sir, first and foremost i love your videos. Have you tried SB paint on plastic? i purchased every color that Lureworks sold. I'm hoping that the SB airbrush paint that is designed to work with plastisol will work. I need that bright aluminum or chrome color for the internals of baitfish.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Haven't tried it yet...

[@staytight6340]

Now the question is if it works properly 😊

[@onlyfish]

Great video!

[@wyatjones]

I have a question. Wold using wax be an ideal substitute for clay when making molds?

[@EngineeredAngler]

Yes, absolutely

[@redrddvl]

Have your ever painted a Paul brown corky, if you have what paint do you use and how do you seal it ?

[@EngineeredAngler]

No I haven't...

[@dmcd2460]

I can't copy the favorite bait or find another one. It was made in the late 80s by strike king it's a buzz bait with a clear 3 blade prop out of clear plastic. I don't see any clear props on the market anymore. I still catch fish on it but I'd hate to loose it and not be able to get another one. Any help?

[@EngineeredAngler]

www.ebay.com/itm/195855394835?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=o6l3EPwKS8W&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=m7IfbMBHQ4m&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@davidmcnamara7489]

Hi Franco. I’m a new subscriber. I’m really enjoying your back catalogue. Your paint jobs are beautiful. You explain and demonstrate techniques very clearly. Many thanks. 🤓🎣🛶🇦🇺

[@francogomez7799]

Buenas tardes señor, que material usa?? Le pregunto porque no se inglés 😢

[@EngineeredAngler]

Utilizo una resina de dos componentes para hacer los señuelos. Lo puedes encontrar aquí: www.specialtyresin.com/product/fabri-cast-50-bright-white?setCurrencyId=1&sku=FABRICAST50U2&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxeyxBhC7ARIsAC7dS3-K-rJV8Afjs0NkpgKGx4RNXaZP7_D_ZCZh4OIx3r6N2THNeygKQoMaAuiiEALw_wcB

[@danielnyiri5922]

👏👏👏 wow

[@tydengr]

Wow! I like to do but too hard for me.

[@d3l1a2704]

I've had other BPM baits kzbin.infoUgkxCbNOWAGmn6nfbCbJDmasvBq7J38KZNw2 before and they've pretty much always came through for me with the suskie smallies here and even with the walleye and pike, but I realized I didn't have an "in-between" pattern so this junebug one fills that role in no problem. it pairs up magnificently with a junebug Zoom Z-craw Jr that was trimmed a couple millimeters before the hook slots and rigged sideways for that fatter panfish side profile while still being a nice'n'compact presentation, a real power-finesse bait. Hell, it was so pretty I even bothered to fotosketch the pic into a watercolor painting image just to show you it's beauty! Even the blades are really well made, sure, they're not of Hildebrandt-level exquisiteness but look at the bead's reflection on the colorado blade, definitely well-made! The only "problem" spot it had was a bald spot in the skirt but it was nothing that I couldn't easily fix with a but of tuggin'n'shiftin' with the strands for a couple of seconds, besides that it is pretty minty!

[@lannabulls]

Good as always, thanks so much! About polyuretan resin density, 0.9 x ml, How did you get this info, resin "user manual"? About spraying Chrome, could you please explain in details all ingredients Needed? Sorry to mind here where i am living we dont have easy products reperibility as over there in Florida, I found a spray Chrome set that works with the gun that you show, that takes 4 different chemical ingredients, 3 of them come with hardener. What about your system, how many ingredients, how many of them come with hardener? Thanks so much for your excellent work!!!!!!

[@EngineeredAngler]

I use the chemicals from Angel Gilding.

[@evadelrio8968]

Check out his Playlist on Chroming stuff. He explains everything.

[@MungoFishing]

You can’t buy that badger ghost golden yellow anymore in USA. Any other suggestions for a gold chrome? I’m literally buying every gold on the market and can’t find one I like.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Createx transparent sunrise yellow.

[@MungoFishing]

Thanks so much I have that and will give it a shot 🙏 love your channel keep up the great content

[@davedrouillard3740]

can copy lure using liquid silicone might take 20 minutes

[@michaelarreguin2598]

@EngineeredAngler, How different are those lures made of Balsa wood or even a similar wood?

[@EngineeredAngler]

sorry not sure what your asking...

[@r.guardia9107]

How does the silver plating process work?

[@EngineeredAngler]

I have put several videos on my channel demonstrating the process

[@Jaythegibberish]

Looks very good but is way too hard and needs lots of material

[@vlada.fishing]

What is this microbaloons and what is this A and B components? Thanks

[@EngineeredAngler]

Watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIqrfHeaZZumY9Usi=OxLT9a7VU2cBENPZ

[@Icanfly-]

Seems it’s better than original 😂