Grouper Glidebait Lure Making (Part 2)

Please join me for the second half of this step-by-step tutorial on how to make a DIY grouper glidebait. In Part 1 of creating this handmade fishing lure, we made our epic detailed wood carving, made a silicone mold, and cast a resin bait. Now we move on to ballasting, painting, and testing this custom lure. I was thrilled at the amazing natural movement and smooth action of this big bait. I hope you enjoy watching this video!
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[@turdferguson5300]

What defines a craftsman is how you approach a problem. Everyone encounters problems but a craftsman makes it look like there was never a problem in the end. May I suggest a product to try that I like a lot for bonding hard to glue items. Shoe Goo in the footwear section of Walmart. It's a liquid rubber type tough bond that's even works on shoes !

[@zimmtex]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your support and suggestion. I will check it out.

[@magcolor]

Thank you so much for the wonderful lesson, the film and the final result of a long work!

[@zimmtex]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@apocalypsecat1665]

Great lure, as always. I watch Marling Baits as well, I can't tell who is more talented, but I noticed one thing: he makes fins from hard plastik, while you make it from soft material. And oh my gosh, it makes so much more sense for the fishing lure.

[@zimmtex]

Thank you so much! I do also use polycarbonate fins from time to time, but I agree that these silicone fins make a lot of sense.

[@ericneedham3136]

Beautiful bait! Just a suggestion from me being a builder myself. The slight nosing down can fixed by a pin style hinge and adjusting the bottom screw eye out or the top one in. That's what makes the double hinge style hard and a little more unpredictable because once it's together you cant adjust or tune the glide. Regardless very nice and well put together glide!🤘

[@zimmtex]

Thank you for watching and for sharing your expertise! I will have to give that a try sometime. I appreciate your support!

[@ericneedham3136]

@@zimmtex absolutely! Again it looks beautiful!

[@BOSN_BAITS]

Love the tip thank you

[@wasntPete]

Excellent video on lure making and problem solving thank you

[@zimmtex]

Thank you, I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@Lancesitton]

So cool! Please make a Rat lure. My 9yr old son & I are wanting to make a couple for the river. Amazing work man

[@zimmtex]

Thank you! I'll add it to my list!

[@SplotchTG]

Absolutely astounding job! You’ve truly outdone yourself with this one! I’d love to see you make a pike swim bait, I’m certain you’d nail it🤘🏾

[@zimmtex]

Thanks! Thats a great suggestion!

[@davedelany2116]

As always, absolutely epic work 👌 and great effort in hiding that paint peel 👌 I think most people would have completely given up! But your level head and extreme level of patients paid off 👍👍👍👍

[@zimmtex]

Thanks! I think almost anything can be fixed if you put your mind to it.

[@grumpy_baits]

Wooooow! Good job 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@zimmtex]

Thank you!

[@H4nfTr0ll]

Wooow that looks great and yes sir you did a perfect job 😍

[@zimmtex]

Thank you kindly!

[@jasonbeasley826]

Those colors ❤

[@zimmtex]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@michaeljasensky5438]

Wow!! Turned out amazing!!

[@zimmtex]

Thank you, I'm glad you like it!

[@JonJonsOutdoors]

What an amazing video! I love what you did w the blue tape so you could spray the head, and it’s good to see I’m not the only one who can have paint peel randomly. 👊🏻😂. I’d love to paint one of those in a bass pattern!

[@zimmtex]

Thanks so much! I've thought about a bass pattern actually.

[@mike1261]

Happy to see this lure being finished. Love following through the problem solving and development processes, it is a fantastic learning opportunity. And I completely enjoy watching function testing of the lure in open water when it's complete. Your content is exactly what I hope for when searching for lure builds! Super job Zim!

[@zimmtex]

Thank you very much for your kind words, I'm glad you enjoy it!

[@BOSN_BAITS]

It’s here yes

[@zimmtex]

I hope you enjoy it!

[@BOSN_BAITS]

@@zimmtex I did very much since the first drawing I knew this would be magnificent but it still blew my expectations out the water

[@stevewaggoner8237]

That's amazing

[@zimmtex]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@RibljaKostVaralice]

nice work

[@zimmtex]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@da-rust1439]

looks really good. I enjoyed this build a lot keep up the good work!

[@zimmtex]

Thanks, will do!

[@heikkikeranen7738]

Great vid, just found your channel while looking for videos on lure making! I'm trying to use putty with your silicone method since I'm using lead and tin and silicone has too low heat resistance. Keep it up and greetings from Finland :)

[@zimmtex]

Thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed my video! Good luck to you on your lures!

[@pitbullcustomlures1917]

Second to none mate, amazing lure. Ive had that dame issue in the past with the spak filler, so I use car body filler now. Not an issue since

[@zimmtex]

Thanks, good tip! I'll be checking that out for sure!

[@pauldockins9635]

The work is good, an the detail repair is excellent, and all around attractive and functional fish 🎣as to the moisture could you place it in dehydration (food maker) to dry out moisture after wall repair compound is used

[@zimmtex]

Thank you very much! I appreciate your tip and support!

[@luredinbaits]

I’m at work and still watching this lol! Like I said last video when should I send my address for a mold??

[@zimmtex]

Thanks for watching! Don't get yourself in trouble at work! Ha!

[@luredinbaits]

@@zimmtex it would be work it amazing video

[@luredinbaits]

@@zimmtex worth*

[@latohandmadelures7577]

Big greetings master, I would like to ask you if you can make a bait for river fish Huco-Huco, I myself make baits and I would make them according to your video. Thank you very much.

[@zimmtex]

Hello and thanks for stopping by! I have a couple of older videos that might work for a Huco-Huco: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4OXfGODnsqonLc kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGe8kpd3hLt1jMk I'm also thinking about maybe making a 3-piece lipless version of this lure: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaupkqJ3l7-Ub5Y

[@latohandmadelures7577]

@@zimmtex Thank you very much for your answer and great videos, I will definitely make these lures from your videos. Thanks again and good luck in your future work.

[@process77design]

Have you tried Bondo skim coat for the imperfections? Also are you placing any epoxy in the pilot holes or is coating the screw eye enough to get it done?

[@zimmtex]

Have not tried bondo skim coat; I'll have to look into that. I just coat the screw eye. I made a video testing the pullout strength you might find interesting: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpy3gpSkrM2hi5I

[@labtrainer09]

@@zimmtex Hey, Mike. I was going to suggest Bondo, as well, and for the last year, I have used it exclusively both for repairs and for filling my weight holes. Mikko at SolarBaits does the same. Both of us concluded that super glue, whether mixed with baking soda or not, is just too difficult and time consuming to sand and shape. Trust me, and try the Bondo; I think you'll love everything about it except the odor (which, fortunately, isn't terribly toxic). One caveat: a single drop of catalyst goes a LONG way. In the beginning, my batches were "kicking" much too fast! Best, Chris (in Maine).

[@zimmtex]

Thank you for your input on this. While I've used Bondo before, I haven't used it for a skim coat. I did have problems with it setting up really fast but maybe I should try backing off on the catalyst as you suggested. I do still like baking soda and Instacure for structural fixes, but I agree it is not the only answer. Thanks!

[@j.ciscaartificialartesanal]

Bom dia amigo que tipo de arame você usa para fazer os pistões

[@zimmtex]

Good morning! I used stainless steel lock wire.

[@yekau19]

materials are resin and microballoons?

[@zimmtex]

Correct, thanks for watching!

[@timharry9863]

What’s swimming in your test tank?

[@zimmtex]

Just a grouper :) I store it empty and put new water in it when I need it. Keeps things from growing in it.

[@droppincaskets9785]

I have an idea for a lure. Would you be able to make a mold for me? I’ll pay for it.

[@zimmtex]

Thanks for reaching out to me! Unfortunately, I am not currently able to take orders or requests. I appreciate your interest and support!

[@عاشقالبحرواهلالبحريعيشون]

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[@zimmtex]

Many thanks!