Grouper Glidebait Lure Making (Part 1)

I’ve had this idea for making a grouper glidebait for a while. Please join me through my process of lure making for this epic fishing lure from design to detailed wood carving to making a silicone mold and casting a resin copy.
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[@jimmyjones2426]

Next level detail! There’s a new detail sheriff in town! Marling and Solarbaits are officially on notice! Awesome build as always mate

[@zimmtex]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@antonvanmessem10]

What an incredible word ! For making scales I do it on fusion 360 so I made one and copy it ! I'm really impressed to be followed on instagram by a lure master as you !

[@zimmtex]

Thank you very much! I love to see different approaches and appreciate your passion for lure making.

[@mike1261]

You are a master of the craft! Anticipating part 2.

[@zimmtex]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting!

[@magcolor]

How much work is spent only on scales... Great job! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@zimmtex]

Yes, many hours! Thanks for watching!

[@lisi_lures6852]

Congratulations brother, your work is marvelous. I always follow your work!!!! greetings from Argentina!!!!🇦🇷

[@zimmtex]

Thank you, glad to have you here!

[@liamkilmartin9425]

Beautiful work, congratulations

[@zimmtex]

Thank you very much, I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@christophercunningham4464]

Excellent work!

[@zimmtex]

Thank you so much!

[@capfit]

Your work is amazing

[@zimmtex]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@andyprest]

Nice bait that man 👍👍 top vid

[@zimmtex]

Thank you!

[@speed47racer]

Well done sir!

[@zimmtex]

Thanks!

[@RiverbendWoodworks]

That mold was so, so, SO perfect! What a beautiful end result. Can't wait to see Part 2!

[@zimmtex]

Thank you, I really appreciate it!

[@gasimisims4978]

Your work is out of this world. The details are so amazing.

[@zimmtex]

Many thanks!

[@rickjarosz3704]

I've never thought about spending that much time on details. I haven't tried making molds with my carvings either. You've got yours down to the details so far! Can't wait to see the Part 2!!

[@zimmtex]

Thank you for watching and for commenting!

[@JonJonsOutdoors]

Been waiting to see this one! Wow! Just Wow!!!

[@zimmtex]

Thanks Jon Jon!

[@FreedomFishing]

Wow!

[@zimmtex]

Thanks!

[@jasonbeasley826]

Beautiful as usual

[@zimmtex]

Glad you like it!

[@SammysBaits]

As always I am totally blown away. Just out of curiosity, how long did it take to carve that. So much detail, my head would be spinning.

[@zimmtex]

Thank you! I probably have around 50 hours in carving from block of wood to sealed master. It's hard to put an exact number on it because I spend a lot of time messing with the camera and such.

[@pontoontri-hull156]

I've made a few lures following your design. But I doubt that I'll ever be capable of this level of detail. I understand that it's a process, but I am amazed at the uniformity and steadiness you bring to the process. You made this piece a work of art. I have a question about the pour. If you used micro balloons in the resin, and pour the cast upside-down, if any of the micro balloons "float" before the resin hardens, the lure would be more buoyant on the bottom than the top. Do you believe pouring upside-down like this will have any affect on the lure's stability in the water? Thanks. Looking forward to Part 2.

[@zimmtex]

Thank you for your kind words! It's true the micro balloons do tend to float in the resin pour, but the resin cures too fast for them to all move to the top. I actually just ballasted it and it worked out fine. I can't tell any difference about it being cast upside down. I'm sure I loose a little bit of bouancy efficiency, but it certainly doesn't ruin the lure.

[@pontoontri-hull156]

@@zimmtex All the more excited to see part 2!

[@Straight0uttaCrofton]

well that went off without a hitch

[@zimmtex]

Many thanks!

[@JohnJonelis]

What a beaut! What kind of whittler's dream wood is that?

[@zimmtex]

Thanks! This is basswood. I got several big blocks last year and have really liked working with it.

[@michaeldonovan2251]

Love watching your videos. It has inspired me to try making my own lures. Have you ever had an issue where the silicone didn’t dry just on the body of the lure? It was still slimy after a day of drying but oddly just where it touches the lure. Any suggestions to what I did wrong?

[@zimmtex]

Glad you enjoy watching my videos! I have had that happen on some deeper pours. You might try letting it cure a bit longer. I forget exactly what the manufacturer says, but I think they say it can take 2-3 days depending on conditions. I will also let the mold sit open for a while after I remove the master just to make sure it fully cures.

[@gilbertcordina]

Incredible work. But grouper doesn't have scales

[@zimmtex]

Thank you for watching! I have in mind to also use this master for a bass lure because they have a similar look. So it's not exactly a grouper or a bass, but could pass for either. Good eye!

[@gilbertcordina]

@@zimmtex in any case it's amazing

[@tonyduran4764]

Pay the man comment

[@zimmtex]

Many thanks!

[@process77design]

Shouldn't the sprue be on top since the microspheres will float upward?

[@ebisu8824]

"Shoulden't"

[@zimmtex]

It's true the micro balloons do tend to float in the resin pour, but the resin cures too fast for them to all move to the top. I actually just ballasted it and it worked out fine. I can't tell any difference about it being cast upside down. I'm sure I loose a little bit of bouancy efficiency, but it certainly doesn't ruin the lure.

[@michaelspingola5582]

What kind of wood do you use?

[@zimmtex]

I used basswood for this one. Thanks for watching!

[@user-ii4tf8oy9g]

I can’t get through this video that music is driving me nuts

[@zimmtex]

Ok

[@user-ii4tf8oy9g]

@@zimmtex you said to give you constructive criticism.. me the consumer and I’m sure most of your viewers would rather you talk about what and why you are doing what you are doing.. rather hear you speak then a silly song on repeat