Making a Saltwater Jig with Gulp Alive Inside

[@ejmacewan8942]

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[@EngineeredAngler]

Wow, thank you! Welcome to the EA community.

[@Donuts_random_stuff]

18:32 “so it’ll have a really nasty smell coming out of the back end” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 this had me dead 😂

[@AndyHudson]

My dad used to make his own jigs from car door handles, cheap and readily available from any breakers yard or scrap dealer.

[@hemifox7710]

Oh I love you using METRIC, New Zealand change to Metric from UK Imperials in 1967. Metrics are so easy to use especially in small dimentions. I love your Dsplacement workings Yes so easy to understand. Thanks I really like the way you EXPLAING EVERYTHING. Thanks. Hemi Fox, New Zealand.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thank you

[@trismos5593]

Popping in to say thanks for all your information. Now to start from scratch and figure out exactly how with my main design some worked like a charm and fish attacked, and others wobbled/wibbled/worbled all over. Tried the CD Disc lure, I screwed that up from the beginning, so took some Solarez Flexible UV and put two coats on the Disc, peeled off the film and then 5 min epoxied to a lure. So I am all excited again with new ideas, thanks Franco

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks for sharing

[@Straight0uttaCrofton]

i love the smell of Gulp!™ in the morning

[@EngineeredAngler]

😂

[@johnthomas5806]

like your thinking, myself..I have used hollow body soft lures, filled them with catfish stink bait (put a small hole near top of lure to relieve back pressure when filling) with empitied caulk tube refilled with the bait. this allowed the bait to slowly empty from the lure and attracted the fish..worked verywell

[@comfortablynumb9342]

I just bought a plastic box with a gasket for storing my Gulp collection. Up here around the Chesapeake it's super popular because it gets bites. But it's expensive. Is there any chance of making a DIY version? FishBites Dirty Boxers are supposed to be very similar but tougher. Tougher would be better because Gulp gets destroyed by tail biters. And the FishBites kind aren't ever in stores. If we can't make an effective copy of Gulp I have some other ideas for soft plastics to make them absorb scents better. Regular PVC doesn't soak up the good stink.

[@MrKiar1611]

Just come to this channel again and to say this: Im inspired by your passion on lure making and I bought a 3D printer 2-3 months ago, I have made my own lure from scratch after all the grinding in 3D modeling/material test/structural design/weight balancing etc. Thank you

[@EngineeredAngler]

That is awesome!

[@FreedomFishing]

Very cool! 🤯 I can imagine freshwater jig heads being made in half ounce sizes using a scent chamber instead of a rattle chamber. Can imagine how many more summertime bites it would generate.

[@aaronbyers1391]

For you “question of the day”….how would you apply you pledge floor wax and then the polycrylic mid coat? Would you dip straight into a container or would you spray with reducer? Thank you.

[@Deekm69]

I just don't see this stuff in Scotland, I've watched Marling baits for years now but I'm really enjoying the way your explaining the physics on how lures work. Both brilliant but completely different lure makers.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Glad you enjoyed it . Cheers

[@OldCowboySongs525]

Those look like they will do real good in salt water- very creative!

[@crazymikeguidechannel688]

Oh im definitely trying this one! Great video thanks for the salty stuff!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Good luck with it

[@lightsnsiren79]

Maybe close of the back end like a fin and have a bunch of small holes along the bottom to release the scent?

[@totalnoobfishing1753]

Video Request: Can you do a video on homemade DIY tactical angler style clips ? I have seen your videos on wire bending templates and tools, perhaps you can do a DIY 'How to' on making these quick change clips.

[@aaronjudd9043]

Have you thought about making a mold and pouring some lead jigs ?

[@aaronbyers1391]

The Floor Care finish is no longer made. Can you recommend a comparable alternative? Thank you

[@antonepaulino1931]

That's another awesome lure

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks

[@aaronbyers1391]

A little off topic, but I can’t seem to get a clear answer, maybe you can help: what would be a good brand, or model for an in-line moisture trap and a trap that attaches to the gun? Thanks so much. Really enjoyed your reviews on UV!

[@EngineeredAngler]

What moisture? What gun? I'm not sure what you're asking.

[@aaronbyers1391]

I am using a Avanti air compressor and an Iwata Eclipse airbrush. I have the moisture trap that comes on the compressor. Wondering if there was a good brand that make an in line moisture trap for along the hose and another trap that attaches directly to the base of the Iwata Eclipse. If not, that’s fine, just asking.

[@johnthomas5806]

meat fluid injector works good for this..(adding scent to lure)

[@jtaylor9388]

Thank you for another inspiring video! I do have a question related to your question of the week: If I’m using the minwax polycrylic as a mid coat, could I apply air brush acrylic paints over it and would the acrylic paint adhere well to it? The reason I’m asking is that I’ve been sealing my saltwater wood lures with two part epoxy. After curing I’ve been scuffing them up, and then applying my airbrush paints. Only concern is that the weakest link in all this seems to be the bond between the epoxy sealer and acrylic paint base coat. I’m wondering if I’d get a stronger bond applying the polycrylic between the epoxy seal coat and acrylic paint? Or would Pledge provide a better bond??

[@EngineeredAngler]

I think scuffed up two part epoxy is about as good a surface as you'll get.

[@jtaylor9388]

@@EngineeredAngler thank you for your prompt reply. However, I’m more concerned with how well the acrylic airbrush paint will adhere to the polycrylic that I put over the scuffed up epoxy?

[@Side85Winder]

Is it possible to make a bibbed walk the dog lure. A successful lure would dive maybe 5 meters and be able to WTD action.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Not really....the action from the bib would overpower any WTD tendency. I make countdown twitch-baits that I weight so the will WTD at what ever depth I let them sink to. Its one of my secret weapons in redfish tournaments.

[@aaronbyers1391]

How would you apply the floor Pledge and the minwax?

[@EngineeredAngler]

I use the pledge to protect Chrome paint. And I use the minwax to seal regular airbrush paint. So if I Chrome paint then I would apply pledge and I might paint over that and then apply minwax over the paint. And finally a clear coat as the final coat.

[@comfortablynumb9342]

Those lures look like they should be good for slow pitch or maybe fast pitch vertical jigging in deep water. And they should be awesome for mackerel if you cast them. Cool. I'd love to know how much the Gulp sauce helps.

[@mikewasniewski4048]

Maybe squeeze the back end a little to "crimp" the green foam in place.

[@EngineeredAngler]

That stuff is not budging, but that's a good Idea if I have issues.

[@FreedomFishing]

What does moisture in the air do to a casting that was cast outside? Does the urethane take on moisture from the air and make the end product less bouyant?

[@EngineeredAngler]

Not really too much. High humidity can make the casting resin set up a little faster which can promote more captured bubbles but the difference is pretty small....usually.

[@FreedomFishing]

​@@EngineeredAngler cheers to youtube notifications not telling me you responded. 😂 Thank you! I figured out my problem. I cleaned my platinum silicone mold with water and isopropyl alcohol, and didn't let it dry fully. Two items that are incompatible with the Model Pro. I really need to read the MSDS more thoroughly.

[@europeanian4205]

Hey Franco! Love the channel! I have a question regarding wire diameter. Do you use the same diameter for all your lures or do you use smaller diameters for smaller lures? I'm looking into making tiny finesse jerkbaits, cranks, poppers, etc and curious on what would be a good diameter. Thanks!

[@EngineeredAngler]

I do down size the wire for smaller lures. Typically I use #12 wire witch is about 0.026 in. diameter. For smaller lures I'll go down to 0.02 and larger I'll go as big as 0.045in. diameter.

[@europeanian4205]

@@EngineeredAngler Awesome! Thank you, you're the man!

[@jurajanal2277]

Suggestion: drill a few holes about 1/4" from the end of the jig and put a screw cap at the end in which you can drill a few holes as well and then sand that screw cap to a degree to get some angle, that way fluid dynamics may help a little bit with gulp delivery and you don't risk losing a that "sponge" in the water.

[@dkmd9227]

Or maybe even pinch the end flat and use that portion for split ring/ tail hook. There would be enough of a gap to allow for stinky leakage. 😁 They’d become more or less disposable at that point, but then you get to make more.

[@mipa6028]

two questions: why don’t you use gloves when painting? how much space do you leave between the holes on metal lures like that and the outside wall? it always seems awfully close when you do it.

[@EngineeredAngler]

I don't use gloves because the paint is water based and comes right off with a bit of soap and water. I leave 1/32 of an inch...it looks closer after I counter sink. I leave a bit more on the tail eye since the metal is not double thickness like it is up front.

[@mipa6028]

@@EngineeredAngler thank you!

[@waynenew9778]

Good morning Franco! Love the concept, love the materials, love the video! The dressed treble with some silicone legs and a matching paint scheme would make a great squid jig! Just saying Thanks

[@EngineeredAngler]

yeah I agree.

[@daviddura1172]

gave me some great ideas to go a slightly different direction.... would keep the rattle ... shorter ... a screw thread at the back for a paddle tail or curly tail...

[@totenvt]

how many units do you have to make to break even on the materials cost ?

[@EngineeredAngler]

I don't sell any of my lures so I haven't worked that out

[@jeremyaxtell8494]

Floor care finish is discontinued. What else would work ?

[@EngineeredAngler]

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[@jeremyaxtell8494]

Have you ever tried Createx UVLS high gloss?

[@EngineeredAngler]

@@jeremyaxtell8494 No let me know if it works

[@LBendandi]

how did it work?

[@billfranklin5064]

Asking this as you are starting to paint in the video, so you might have answered. Wanted to ask now before I forget. Why did you not have to rough up the metal before painting, even some scotchbright? Love the videos Thanks

[@EngineeredAngler]

The tube has a brush finish so its already textured. Good question though...

[@jrnovielli]

Nice job love your videos

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks!

[@stripermanly]

Like a custom Gotcha plug

[@motoformprototyping]

Great video

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks!

[@LBendandi]

would like to share my scented solution... best way to privately send pictures?

[@EngineeredAngler]

[e-mail]

[@LBendandi]

received?

[@theinvasivespecies1119]

What about taking a step farther. But one of those clear hollow paint your own crank bait, slice it in half, pack the inside with that foam, superglue the halves back together, make some pinpoint scent dispersion holes aft and a pour hole on top???????

[@EngineeredAngler]

It's possible to do but the weight and balance would be a challenge.

[@vodzmarinero]

Looks beautiful lure, good concept, but does it catch fish?

[@EngineeredAngler]

Yes, I have caught spanish mackerel, jack and blue fish. I'm not sure the gulp scent helps that much but it can't hurt.

[@vodzmarinero]

@@EngineeredAngler this is what i need, lure that catches bluefish. I fish in Mediterranean and the bluefish here rarely bites, it just chases the lure but leaves as it smell the lure, so hard to get it bites

[@hookreelfishing]

Another great video ++

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks for the visit

[@RStout59]

A pipe bait. Now your talking practical and I suspects specks and spanish will jump on it. Not sure about the stinky stuff. Get a cat, collect the turds and cram one in the bait. Cat crap is super high in protein so ill bet the fish would jump on it.

[@EngineeredAngler]

You had me until you said get a cat....