Lure Making with Balsa Wood, Making a bass minnow lure and catching fish.

We go back to traditional building materials for this classic bass lure. We make a balsa minnow lure and put it to the test in the lake.
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[@EngineeredAngler]

I have had a few request for the source of the dive bib I used in this video, here's the link: www.lurepartsonline.com/Small-Lure-Lips

[@ashmullahey3065]

Nice work, not many youtubers can hold my attention for a whole video, I definitely look forward to yours coming out!

[@lukemallet916]

NJ top water stopped bass action has been the best in 20 years you would have had a field day here the last 4 weeks

[@MarcosMVlures]

Great great action! I am suprised how such a long and thin lure has such a wide wobble!

[@Baroque_Back_Mountain]

Would you be kind enough to link those premade bills. And I really enjoy all your videos. I don’t think there is one that I haven’t seen. You’re definitely my go to source of information, if I want to do something new, like chroming baits, or building the tools to do it. Thank you for bringing this community, just an astounding amount of information and technique.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thank you so much. I'll pin a comment with the link to the bib so everyone can see it.

[@a.m.s.fishing5237]

I could have sworn in another video you where on sante fe and after this video I see I was correct! Awesome I grew up around the area and I've been watching you're videos a wile now how cool

[@EngineeredAngler]

Yes Santa Fe lake the nearest big lake to me.

[@pakde8002]

Since taking up wooden boat building I've missed so many episodes. This looks like an awesome project. And i could really do with a bite magnet.

[@scottb4767]

Another nice job Franco, excellent action on this one! Appreciate your videos, I know they're a lot of work!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks a lot! And yes, its a ton of work to put together one of these vids...nice to hear the appreciation. Cheers.

[@pepsithebunny2404]

I love this build, so classic and elegant. Nice job!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thank you so much!

[@megarex8542]

Been watching your channel for a couple of months now and I have really enjoyed your content. You clearly have mastered the principles of weight distribution and body sculpting with jerkbaits to have it perform that well. Take it from a guy who isn't quite there yet. Lol. Great video.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks so much.

[@Komeyobeikokuten]

Very nice work!!! Love it, i will definitely keep this video in mind. I want to realize my own lure

[@EngineeredAngler]

Go for it!

[@liamhunter5994]

Nice one Franco, you make it look so easy.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks a lot!

[@kdfbaits409]

Love when the engineerDANGLER posts a new video!!

[@EngineeredAngler]

It's funny the captioning calls me a dangler...

[@stevebrockway4738]

Wow! Earlier this week I just went back in time and watched your videos on using foil for one of my lures. Very nice lure and video!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Glad you like them!

[@Straight0uttaCrofton]

classic!

[@letemgofishing]

I fish in the area around Ocala and I get some on that pattern. I do the best in the darker waters with jerkbaits that I stained the wood with tie dye and coffee grounds. Yellow with a brown back and dark green with a yellowish belly are the best producers and I get a lot of giant bass on them. Lately I’ve been getting them best on 2-1/4” crankbaits but I won’t stop making my jerkbaits so I’ll be ready when the fish are😊 I think you should make a clear jerkbait with the polycarbonate layers and have a bit of foil inside and do a translucent honey yellow with a brown back. I think that would be the ultimate weapon for Florida bass.

[@EngineeredAngler]

give it a shot...it might be killer.

[@letemgofishing]

@@EngineeredAngler I was saying you should make one. I’ll consider making one when I come up with a cheaper material source unless I happen upon a polycarbonate window somewhere. You could prob get a good video doing one similar to the liquid deal but have a wobbly piece of foil on springs like a shimano flash boost. I know you can pull that one off.

[@pontoontri-hull156]

Another amazing build. I have yet to foil a lure, I have a few on the table right now called "Ratlin Bob" lures and am very tempted to give it a go.

[@tedmemo9625]

Franko you make it look very easy. Another fantastic video.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks 👍

[@terrywade7346]

Great job as always

[@EngineeredAngler]

I appreciate that

[@leehowell4258]

Nice lure! I like that lip too! I've got several Rapala's that look a lot like that! And they always snag a fish!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Yes they do

[@wayned5872]

Nice build Franco..i take chain pickerel fishin all day long , better fightin fish

[@striperhunter-ic2wt]

nice looking lure

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks 👍

[@eagleeye9549]

Nice.

[@patrickfox9470]

That one came out great! I like the foil truck. Might have to see what I can come up with for a "knurled wheel"... It looks just like a classic rapala floating minnow btw. I have a few really old ones I got from my grandpa. They have caught me many bass. Nice!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Yup the old ones still get it done.

[@lukelabonte6869]

Another masterpiece..love the classic lures 🍻🎣

[@EngineeredAngler]

Glad you like them!

[@hobiepaulo]

Another great video Franco. I always learn something from you

[@EngineeredAngler]

I appreciate that!

[@hookreelfishing]

You made that look so easy, I'm going to give it a try. Great video ++

[@EngineeredAngler]

You can do it!

[@whitevenom3005]

Hello, I am an amateur wood carver. Could you please share the measurements and angle degrees you used for the lure? In this way, I can make and test a lure like in the video. Thanks in advance :)

[@EngineeredAngler]

I suggest you watch many other videos of making lures. They al.ost always include all the dimensions.

[@Asal_Lempar_Umpan]

Amazing 👍

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks 😄

[@tat2foru2]

very nice

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks

[@mikesims4787]

I have watched you airbrush straight from the bottle many times. Do thin your paints first? I cannot get any of my air brushes to spray paint straight from the bottle unless I thin it first. What air pressure do you use to spray? I love your videos been watching for two years and have learned a lot about lure making. Thanks.

[@EngineeredAngler]

So far every paint I have used, except Createx, sprays well straight out of the bottle. I thin the Createx paint 50% with Createx paint thinner.

[@daveschibler3465]

Hi Franco. I’m just wondering what the roller tool is called you used to make the scale pattern on the foil? Another winner video! Thanks for all you do! 🎣🇨🇦👍🏻

[@EngineeredAngler]

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[@pmm422]

Hey Franco where did you get that bib? This was a really well done video by the way. I've seen you do the top slot before but I didn't understand the why. Your explanation was perfect. I also liked that you explained how the UV-resin cures from light transferring up through the bib. I notice you use UV resin a lot instead of super glue and after I thought about it I realize I'm always frustrated by the friggin super glue running or spider webbing and getting all over the place including my fingers. Seems the UV is a lot easier to control.

[@EngineeredAngler]

AbsolutelyI use the the UV resin as glue, filler, and clearcoat. Super glue is a great tool but can be messy. Thank you for the comment.

[@roccomontesano2062]

nice work Franco, where did you get that dive bib been looking but no luck thanks

[@EngineeredAngler]

"lure parts online"

[@user-uc4rt8dv6y]

Where do you buy the UV resin bottle?

[@kyleigh2643]

Nice Video! I just discovered your channel a day ago when watching the video about Lithium batteries. I have watched several of your lure building videos & it is quite interesting. I was wondering if you would have any idea's on how to repair the Rapala ScatterRap Minnow type lures? It has a round curved lip & I can't find any lips anywhere to replace them with. The Rapala ScatterRap minnow has a problem with the lip coming out of the lure. I thought you might have some idea's on how to fashion a replacement lip. Also I wonder if anything can be done to the new lure to re-enforce it somehow so that the lip wouldn't come out in the first place? Thank you!!!

[@EngineeredAngler]

I'm pretty sure that concave lip is integral to the plastic body. That means it would be very difficult to replace it with anything. I think the only real course is to go out and buy a few more. Good luckI

[@kyleigh2643]

That's the problem it has a balsa body & the lip is just inserted into it & falls out easily. It has happened to me about 4 or 5 times already. I wonder if I could drill a small hole through the top of it & put some kind of pin into it?

[@alxmagnomonteiromagno7321]

Doar umas iscar pra mim queria ter pois não tenho condições financeiras pra comprar

[@Gorybaits]

You can actually get away with using screw eyes in balsa baits. Especially if you’re making them for bass but I’ve even caught decent pike on balsa baits without a wire harness and never had an issue

[@EngineeredAngler]

Yeah...I overstated that a bit. Small freshwater baits do just fine if glued in.

[@Jacksonslindsayfishing]

When you use uv resin do you have to put it in that chamber I’ve seen you using?

[@EngineeredAngler]

Yes, it only hardens when exposed to UV light.

[@PfeifferFishing]

What’s your favourite uv resin ? Noticed you’ve worked with it for quite some time now

[@EngineeredAngler]

I'm using a Chinese brand, you can find it on my Amazon store.

[@carvecastcatch3068]

Nice work on a classic!! Where did you get that dive bib? Is it in your Amazon store?

[@EngineeredAngler]

If I remember right I got the bib from "lure parts online"

[@romadondanali]

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[@secretbassrigs]

can you show us how to make our own center pin twist locks? I was thinking how great it would be to have a twist lock forming die for a Twist Tech type wire former. Sounds like simple design patent.

[@EngineeredAngler]

I like that idea....

[@sasaferkovic774]

Jou stol my trick ashol