Homemade Bottle Top Lure - Fishing Hack

As a kid I grew up making these nifty homemade bottle top lures, they are super simple to make and can be great for family time. They also make for a great fishing hack, in case you are stranded and need a little ingenuity. The only things that you need to create your own bottle cap lure include:
A drill and a 1/16 ounce drill bit
Split rings & split ring pliers
A #4 or #6 treble hook
BB's or split shot sinkers
Drill holes in both sides of the cap and be sure to leave enough clearance from the rim, so that the integrity of the cap stays intact. Utilize your split ring pliers to open the rings and start gradually rounding them onto the cap, add a ring to both sides, once completed you can add your treble hook. Lastly, pour in a few bb's and squeeze the cap closed to prevent them from coming out. You can use your hand or a pair of pliers to aid in close the cap.
Obviously in a situation where you are stranded you would not have access to these essential tools and would have to improvise. Whenever I venture into the woods, I always have a small care pack that includes fishing line and hooks. I would advise you to do the same for good safety measures. If you enjoyed this fishing hack I would ask that you please give a thumbs up, subscribe and share. Thank you and until next time, we will see you on the water.
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[@backtogodyougo3103]

I tried it and it works! I catch more than any of my Rapala. I made 2. One I added ear foam protection to the inside but left enough room for BBs to rattle.

[@PieFaceGuy9000]

I use these SO much for trout that it’s practically the only lures I own.

[@tudoemprata]

Very simple. Nice! Here in Brazil, I will try to fish Trairas with this bait. Thanks for that idea!

[@papyrus2998]

How'd it go?

[@adw4464]

Thanks again Josh !!

[@Saltyscales]

+Alvin Wolfe Thanks for watching

[@danieldeluca4416]

Simple, clear and to the point presentation. good job.

[@Saltyscales]

Glad you liked it

[@ANDERSONMINING]

Good look! Very Nice.

[@wheelsgonewild1286]

good stuff. I used to make all kinds of lures like this. My favourites were the spoons I made.

[@Saltyscales]

+Wheels gone Wild That is pretty cool too, I've watched a few of those videos.

[@tylerlawson87]

Wheels gone wild did u ever catch anything

[@user-yi9cl2gg1z]

Good idea!!

[@CaptChrisCanning]

Very cool video! Keep these type of videos coming, Josh!

[@Saltyscales]

+Chris “BYAFishing” Matt Thanks Chris and will do.

[@gtrloui]

ur awsome

[@megawati9653]

Chris Canning

[@carlossepeda5870]

Chris Canningbeowy

[@kluv5560]

Awesome video!

[@gravitywzrd6261]

twisted tea caps works great I caught a sauger on it today at the river 💯🎣

[@haroonrashid7229]

Very nicely demonstrated.

[@Saltyscales]

Thank you!

[@stephanietaylor7928]

Very interesting!

[@krdpoutdoors]

Josh sir , thanks for this incredible vid , cause i recently got into making my own bottle cap lures ,what i've done was i took a lighter and heated up the bottle caps on soda bottles those plasticy kind and melted them down then dip them in water to prevent fires from happening and then shove a safety pin through the bottle cap and have hole to put the o ring and i personally got turttles to chase bottle caps

[@danielC5592]

It's a good idea.. will try it soon.. thanks man

[@Saltyscales]

You are welcome!

[@johnbuckley2828]

gotta see this work.. I'm in Boston, too cold to try right now but you bet your ass I'm gonna!! Cool little thing to do to catch a FISH!!

[@BoY860]

Awsome dude. Never seen anything like it.

[@Saltyscales]

Thanks bud!

[@werchannel9364]

This amazing.. i think can do. Want to meke it too.. Thanks dude.

[@abelardopauluk4063]

son unos genios muy habilidosos me enseñan mucho por mas que soy matricero gracias

[@Saltyscales]

I appreciate that, glad to help.

[@gulp_man1026]

Great idea!

[@Saltyscales]

+Gulp_Man102 Thanks Gulp_man.

[@luketurner1485]

That's really cool

[@Saltyscales]

Thanks Luke!

[@denaldcarcani5165]

Very good video

[@thunkderdxmke7693]

that's good I never thought of that I'm haft to try that out

[@Saltyscales]

Fun project that surely works.

[@eltonkatana3718]

Sei un grande!

[@ItalianSwann]

Nice concept

[@Saltyscales]

Thanks Curtis, checkout the video of us using them. Lots of fun!

[@zoechavarria7695]

AWESOME..👍👍😎

[@hunterparker6882]

I am going to try it

[@palashbiswas3719]

hunter parker lalongitee

[@232redline]

I like this man 🔴 🌊🦈😍❤️

[@sulemax9907]

Never thought about that

[@pescandoconale953]

Muy bueno el video saludos desde Argentina

[@parveenlyall2081]

Nice Idea Watching from New Delhi India

[@rosewood513]

Oh sure every time I am in an emergency situation I always carry my drill and pliers.... LOL just kidding.. Love your video....

[@Saltyscales]

You get the drift lol.

[@jaztitch]

Carry a multi-tool with an awl and you're good.

[@markotter2707]

HAHA I was thinking the same thing. Actually, if you really were in a survival situation...a short section of drinking straw and a trebel hook behind an in-line weight will catch Spanish macs. Fun video!! When I was a little kid, I made a popper lure out of a Lincoln Log...haha

[@1800BusterCheeks]

Cherokee Rose I was thinking the same thing lol

[@zigiman8139]

So cool good job mean

[@pauljohns8215]

Good idea

[@Saltyscales]

Thanks Paul!

[@kadaluzhavan4150]

Very nice 👍

[@Jqbigrig]

that is too cool!

[@Saltyscales]

I thought so, something fun to do with the kids too.

[@pattybell4160]

cool hi from Minnesota gonna try

[@beramal3612]

Patty Bell h

[@suparakchanchaeng7961]

ไม่รู้เรื่อง

[@kathrynberning2293]

Me to! Cant wait to try these!

[@williamcaldwell748]

Haven't made any but just might make a few n see if the Salty Trout like em Tight Lines 🎣 Capt

[@pauljohns8215]

Nice to get a reply hope you are having a great time over there i'm in Australia

[@Saltyscales]

Fishing and working, can;t wait to get to Australia to do some fishing.

[@pauljohns8215]

Joshua Taylor ok

[@patrickallen4402]

Can't wait to try this

[@Saltyscales]

+Patrick Allen awesome Patrick.

[@vanjoel2787]

Wooow.. Nice..

[@DanleyNuksGoneFishn]

This works so well on trout to a point where it’s my go to, Tip add cheap feathers for design

[@rylandzain3526]

You probably dont give a shit but if you guys are stoned like me during the covid times then you can stream all the latest movies and series on Instaflixxer. Have been watching with my girlfriend recently :)

[@aryankabir4167]

@Ryland Zain definitely, I've been watching on Instaflixxer for years myself :)

[@angeloasuncion1495]

cool hook im happy beaceuse im watch the idea for fishing thank you

[@Robroy925]

These catch some bass .....about 4-5 months ago my son and i made these for a class project of his teacher and classmates really liked them he brought home and put in his tackle box and around 5wks ago me my son and my brother inlaw were out fishing and we were catching a few but was slow and my son tells me hey dad im gonna tie on my root beer lure i knew he was gonna try the bottle cap lure out i said idk bud dont think it will get bit he tied on anyways and on the first cast bam a decent 3 pounder he ended up catching atleast 6 more "biggest being just under 5" in less than 30 mins was just great to see made for some great memories. ... made me a believer in them for sure

[@Saltyscales]

That is great, they make for an awesome project with kids. We did a video with ours and we caught a slew of fish. Lots of fun.

[@dhhfhfdhhdhdhdhd40]

I just made my own lures out of wood.!!! can't wait to try them out!!!

[@Saltyscales]

That is pretty cool

[@marcelolessa9819]

Muito Bom

[@josecsilva3643]

Good like 👍👍👏

[@luketurner1485]

i just made it i am trying it tomorrow

[@Saltyscales]

Nice!

[@joedel9563]

smart man ganna do that soon

[@Saltyscales]

+JOE del 956 Fun project

[@keithneal8903]

Gonna try this here in East Texas. Think it might work in these city ponds/lakes.

[@joybrahma4837]

yo finger ring is beautiful

[@ANGLERKUTUSKUTUS]

Nice brother

[@Saltyscales]

Thanks

[@hanslain9729]

Reduce, reuse, recycle... Bob the Builder would be proud! I need to try this!

[@leefiz]

Any video on using this lure and catching fish?

[@bjorn8089]

sehr cool

[@johnthomas5806]

putting a small piece of foam inside the cap helps it flot abit and keeps it just below the surface of the water..

[@kukko2010]

very handy, plz share the link of catching fish with it.

[@marciiolima4185]

muito bom

[@Saltyscales]

Thank you

[@alloutnick4390]

cool vid

[@Saltyscales]

Thanks Nick!

[@janicekeefer9936]

I agree

[@Saltyscales]

Me too

[@HansRiveraCreations]

i was watching another video of a guy using bottle cap lures and he said they have no action and only caught 1 fish, but if you add some bbs to the lure I'm guessing this bottle cap would be very very effective during the ice fishing season when your just jigging it up and down while it makes that rattle sound to draw fish in

[@camschu34]

Does it really work well in like a pond?

[@jjppsanchez77]

If I ever need to survive I'll just hope I can find a good drill maybe a cordless 😂

[@donc8879]

you can pierce a bottle cap with a knife

[@rodneymarranya9530]

shot gun Shell work's better to.its like a Popper you should try it

[@fredisula1517]

Yes It was ok It works. Thank you for this video

[@dotomovedtms9115]

Do u get fishe....it works?

[@marliel3791]

Yes because when ever any one is in a bad situation they have there drill and pliers

[@alliedninja4228]

I like that for survival. In my survival situation, I will make sure to carry a box of split rings and a set of treble hooks, along with needle nose pliers and a portable drill...lol

[@billhudson1923]

"....i got these split rings. They're really cheap, like $8.00." Now maybe its just me, but thats not cheap!!!! 😮

[@user-vz4ui9wo6z]

i bought split rings for 6dollars and in the packeg was 100pcs

[@PieFaceGuy9000]

@@user-vz4ui9wo6z there’s a space between 6 and dollars also it’s $6, also *package* but you were close enough!

[@popinhocristianorodrigues1816]

Very good Life Fernando Brasil RS

[@raymondjackson3473]

Joshua Taylor this video is awesome also are you in FL if so where about I'm in Bradenton I'd love to get to go fishing with you!!!

[@Saltyscales]

Hello Raymond, I am located near Apollo Beach FL.

[@raymondjackson3473]

We might have to meet up someday so I can really learn how to fish n pass the knowledge to my children I'd love to get to fish with someone that knows how and where to get fish lol

[@pdill7201]

ever put a ballbearing inside to rattle? wonder if that would attract more bass? pretty cool idea.

[@Saltyscales]

Patrick Dillon I've put bbs in the top, they work great.

[@pdill7201]

any ideas on poptops from cans? I'm on the lake now without any caps & nothing is biting...but drinks are cold ;)

[@Saltyscales]

I've never used them but I'm sure you could get creative.

[@scorpion8720]

muy inteligente

[@Saltyscales]

Thank you!

[@----ff8644]

can it handle a gt?

[@sorganics18]

survival is right

[@barrydouglas4179]

Put some bb's and a feather tail at the end. Woohoo lol

[@Saltyscales]

Absolutely, check out my latest video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ22dqCsir5oa68

[@mariomiccoli6902]

La batteria x

[@marcusbullock630]

I personally prefer aluminum cans you can cut a little fish shape out

[@nadiahena3992]

Good my friend.....👍👍👍👍👍👆👆👆👆👆🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@notnicc]

Yes I’m going to just randomly find a drill and pliers and hooks on the shore

[@Shiro69420]

Let alone a rod and reel

[@TIMEtoRIDE900]

Use a sharpened nail and a rock - - Sharpen the nail WITH the rock, Or just go VEGAN !!

[@ryanpeberdy269]

I made a Metal lower from a battery

[@carlos.rondonia10]

Muito bom mesmo

[@mattschannel1502]

Could put sum bbs or beads in it to make it rattle

[@davidsa2386]

I Salty...what the measure the orings? Thanks

[@Saltyscales]

Size two or three split rings will work fine.

[@rajendrashinde7314]

👌😃👌

[@tristintell6742]

Cool video but where are you going to get a power drill if you're stuck on a desert island or abandon somewhere that doesn't really make sense but overall good video

[@darkencypher]

Not all survival situations will be like stranded desert island. It could be that society starts to break down and store shelves aren't stocked anymore. You haven't found fishing gear and you need to scavenge/improvise from trash/abandoned properties, etc.. You could easily source all of these materials, and there are ways to punch holes through aluminum w/out a drill. This video is a good foundation to get you thinking about the fundamentals of fishing in a post-industrial world.

[@miladnoghrehrang3240]

مرسی واقعا دمت گرم داداش

[@Dichous-tp9ee]

Does this work on bonito please reply quick

[@Saltyscales]

Bonito will hit anything flashy and fast. So yes it will work but you better have strong hooks.

[@hermonrozario3210]

👍✌

[@MericaBack2backWWChampions]

Ever put any bbs in them to give it a rattle?

[@Saltyscales]

+Derek Perez Yes indeed, they work great.

[@autoozero2131]

COOL IDEA. next video you should catch a fish with it. we all know all you gotta do is find some cravell jack

[@Saltyscales]

I'm going to put something together showing that it works. Keep watching. ;)

[@basschaserex7950]

Autoo Zero this idea is from a 🇨🇦 guy I did years ago

[@axialray241]

Joshua Taylor they don't work people used to make them just to hang on there hats 🎩 back in the day

[@Saltyscales]

I have a video showing that they do work. ;)

[@Saltyscales]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZCykpmeac6GiKs

[@endouru7352]

If you have a survival situation do you have a drill?

[@Saltyscales]

Ed Player If you can't poke a hole in that cap, you minds well roll over.

[@alexandreribeiro9339]

Tm q fase um video pescado cm elas pra ver se finciona mesmo

[@Austin-vl1bl]

Should I use plastic or metal BBs????

[@galliafisherman7443]

Metal

[@user-nb7oj7pq4n]

ดีครับ

[@rousefire]

wheres part 2

[@Saltyscales]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGOckmhpmamfgqs

[@dylanteraaitepo2568]

Continue

[@elcuervito9009]

I'm new to fishing so I have to ask.. the lure is the bait or would you add bait?

[@Saltyscales]

The lure is the bait. 👍

[@didiermiandyou7217]

on voit toujours pas son efficacité!

[@mohamedy6164]

where would i find a drill in a survival situation.

[@Saltyscales]

+Mohamed Yasin you think you would need a drill to pierce through thin aluminum? Poor fella.

[@hansknutson2327]

Did they quit biting on Bud Light caps when those commercials Came out ?

[@Saltyscales]

You know they did

[@achrafcharaf3684]

nice