Making a Jitterbug lure. Turning a classic topwater lure,

I decided to make a smaller version of the jitterbug lure you saw me testing in the lake on my last video. This video is not really a tutorial but just a demonstration of techniques I came up with to make the lure. Any time you change the size of a lure, you're likely going to have to make other changes to make it perform. I'll keep you posted....

[@gabrielaguiaroutdoorwoodwo786]

You should make a another video on making a jitterbug 👍👍

[@EngineeredAngler]

Good idea!

[@lannabulls]

Nice video Francisco, since I bought my mini lathe thanks to you video about the sobject, I letterally felt in love with this machine, I'm going to build a bigger one soon as yours. The magic of turning, amazing! Thanks again for your super helpful work, your dedication is inspiring!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thank you...can't wait to see you what you build.

[@lannabulls]

I'm preparing all the tools needed copying your laboratory, right now I'm building a wire bend, loop forming machine, next step the uv chamber. Step by step I will report everything trough my videos . Probably you know already how your work, your laboratory is inspirational!

[@bmille001]

I know this is an old video, and I have been searching your newer stuff, but haven't found anything. Have you made a video showing the mechanics of a jitterbug? If not, would you be willing to? I have been trying to make muskie jitterbug baits. The 6 5" lure I made swims perfect, but the 5" lure I made just surfs and I haven't been able to figure out what's wrong with it. Thank you.

[@redrover1565]

freaky music killed it for me...

[@EngineeredAngler]

Yeaaaa...not for the tender hearted. ☺

[@paddlehooked4687]

First lure I caught a fish on was a jitterbug. It’s still my favourite lure to fish with. The sounds it makes, the explosion when a fish hits it. Does it get better? I’m in the process of making a jitterbug now. Carved a big juicy beetle and will cover the wings with glitter as a base before painting with transparent paint , it’ll be called a glitter bug.

[@zzz7zzz9]

what type of wood are you using for yours? I use willow mostly. I see lots of people choose the softer woods like yellow cedar, and balsa is what rapala uses. but when I started, I wanted every part of making my lures to be 100% handmade by me. starting with gathering my own wood. another problem I had early on, was with my finish cracking, and I assumed it was due to possibly water temps being too cold or maybe pressure from deep water depths. it seemed more likely though, that it was due to the wood changing due to not being totally dry. and then I figured using a harder wood might also help with that problem. so now I leave my wood for a year at least and usually more. I have it on a shelf with the dates marked on the different batches, and still have some from 2014. one thing I learned though, was to leave the bark on. I peeled some early stuff, and it all cracked severely as it dried. I do use cedar now though also, for one style that requires lots of sanding. it definitely gets addicting though. but, I can think of a lot worse things to be addicted to.

[@EngineeredAngler]

breathe and squeeze Sounds like you have some excellent experience and knowledge. I'm focusing on the engineering and design aspects and slowly building my turning skills. I've been using cypress , oak and maple from around my house.

[@zzz7zzz9]

Engineered Angler im doing the same as well. Whenever a tree in the yard or a friends needs trimmed, i keep the wood for future lures.

[@robertcornelius3514]

You might give carbide tip turning tools a try. Much easier to use than the traditional ones.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Great point!

[@mikec9241]

Learning to use traditional tools properly will be much faster and give a better finish than expensive carbide tools. There are many youtube videos to teach you how to use that spindle gouge and skew properly...