How to make Musky Bucktails S1E31

[@BraylonGonya-Hubing]

What is the name of the wire twister to finish the bucktail. That would be soooo handy!

[@RealLifeFishingWI]

I don't recall the name, but I believe I got it from Lure Parts Online. Thanks for watching!

[@mike-ul1fi]

outstanding job, you can tell every one you make has the time and care put into it to result in a quality product, i have literally bought lures from so called "pro builders" and its clear the time and money are all they are into, probably how they come up with 4 minute builds, they use very expensive pre made skirting material and yours is more time but far cheaper while still looking fantastic, i've been making mine myself for some time now and i love that rivet trick

[@hookedonmuskybaits2342]

Hello as a lure company owner you should buy heat shrink at menards and go to leaders and lures and you can get pre tied skirts or 64 inch pieces of blended tinsel! if you would like to tie your own.

[@RealLifeFishingWI]

Thanks, I'll look into that.

[@dinerdude44]

I just came across your video and really enjoyed it! I too enjoy creating my own ( or copying the expensive ones) baits...especially when they work!! Bucktails, topwaters, and glide baits are fun to create. I have been getting most of my components from Dick at Moores Lures on Mid Lake Road near you. Very reasonable and a huge variety of products! Thanks for taking the time to share your great ideas!

[@RealLifeFishingWI]

Thanks for the kind words, and thanks for the lead on Moores Lures! I just looked that up, and he's a few hours from me, but I'm up there fishing all the time. I'll have to stop in one of these days. Thanks for watching!

[@JamesBondDZero7Mi6]

Great video & instructions. I prefer the coils but you can't use a hacksaw effectively to cut them. I use a small abrasive cut-off wheel to cut them into small sections. I guess the rivet will work but may not hold up as long. I love that wire coil bender you use. I bought a Dubro Bucktail Twister and it gets the job done pretty well. Thanks for sharing!

[@nathanielwhitehead2463]

Could I use bucktail instead of the flashabou with the rivet?

[@michaelbyrne8860]

Nice job! Well done video!

[@RealLifeFishingWI]

Thank you! Thanks for watching!

[@barbaradumez6473]

Great job on the demo! Thanks and good fishing to you! T.H.D

[@RealLifeFishingWI]

Thanks, you too!

[@jamesathendune9026]

Thank you for posting. As a lure maker myself you have opened my eyes to new ways to make a bucktail. I like the rivet example, the folding over and later cutting of the flash and the use of Gorilla glue. I use more glue than you, Sally Hansen nail enamel and one final coat of epoxy. I am also using now a variety of material

[@RealLifeFishingWI]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked the video. I've expanded my horizons a bit, and am now making wooden lures as well. I'm doing somewhat shorter videos on the different parts of the build, and will be continuing to upload them in the coming days/weeks. :)

[@lancerudy9934]

Thank you for showing us !

[@RealLifeFishingWI]

My pleasure!!

[@ejmacewan8942]

NOTHING LESS THAN JUST SUPER 👍,,,,, !!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP AND TAKING THE TIME,,,, DEDICATION …. THAT YOU BRING TO THOUSANDS OF US,,,, JUST A GREAT STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS…. THAT HELPS GREATLY .,,,,, WELL DONE, GOOD CHANNEL,,, BE SAFE…

[@RealLifeFishingWI]

Thank you!!!

[@DrFrankensteam]

Great video, can you please post links to where you purchased items to make your spinners. Thank you.

[@RealLifeFishingWI]

Thanks! I got them from various places, don't recall then all. Rollie & Helens is where I got some of them since they're just up the road, and the other two I usually use a Jann's and LPO.

[@gobarbless3871]

Thank you for this very clear instructional video. I am also a new tackle maker, and I was wondering what is involved in tying flashabou skirts for musky spinners. I agree, the coil spring cores seem like a less-than-perfect solution. I was wondering how flashabou could be fastened to a brass skirt collar. You answered my question. The rivet idea was a good solution. Seems like it would work the same as the brass skirt collar. Now if I could think of a reliable way to fasten the skirt without tying. I am not a tyer and would prefer not to become one. Thanks for the good video : - ) Can you tell me where you bought your flashabou online?

[@RealLifeFishingWI]

Thank you for the kind words, I'm glad you found the video useful! Short of buying pre-tied skirts, there is no GOOD alternative to tying them by hand. Zip ties do not work, I've seen other bucktails made using them and they literally fall apart in your hands. The process definitely gets faster. Since I made this video, I've made dozens more bucktails, and can now complete one in 5-6 minutes start to finish. Just takes a bit of practice. Thanks for watching!!

[@wesmathieu507]

Definitely check out leaders and lures, they make all those pre tied skirts. Makes life so much easier.

[@RealLifeFishingWI]

I'm sure, but.. There is a price to be paid for having someone else do work for you, and then there's the personal satisfaction of catching fish on something entirely made with your bare hands, so...

[@tee331]

Dremel is great for cutting springs and bike cable

[@MARSIL-ze2eg]

Exelen video

[@RealLifeFishingWI]

Thank you!

[@GmGarlo]

nice Job! how long are the flashabou in full length?

[@RealLifeFishingWI]

I was buying and using the full length flashabou that is sold on the retail cards. Guessing they were maybe 18" or so? Something like that.

[@chadhood3582]

Hello Sir where did you get that wire twist set up

[@RealLifeFishingWI]

Hello! I got it from Lure Parts Online, I believe. Thanks for watching!

[@Carloswollmer19]

i am going to try this out I always want to catch a Musky I go fishing for them

[@lancerudy9934]

Very nice. Will you take me fishing

[@RealLifeFishingWI]

Sorry, I'm not a guide.

[@christipton7588]

I use the same wire thats used to mark gaslines. $9 for 100 ofvthem at home depot. Obviously a little more effort for shaping but uts worth it

[@RealLifeFishingWI]

That's a pretty solid idea at a reasonable price! The only issue I think I would have with this is that whenever I happen to find one with my lawnmower (we had some construction done a couple summers ago), they are always rusted. I don't mind spending the extra couple of bucks to get stainless wire.

[@werrniz]

Hello, can you tell me which binding tool you used? If possible a link please?

[@RealLifeFishingWI]

www.lurepartsonline.com/Wire-Forming-Tool-For-Fishing

[@werrniz]

@@RealLifeFishingWI thank you very much.

[@michaelantony3818]

Cool metal brake/bender

[@RealLifeFishingWI]

Thanks!

[@caseyhendrickson4087]

Are you using #8 or #9 blades

[@RealLifeFishingWI]

In this video I believe those are #8 blades. I've never used #9, but I have made some with #10. But yes, I believe the ones in this video are #8.

[@etiennepauze-brodeur4127]

where do u get ur beads ? on leader n lure they are .50 to 1 each for the big one....

[@RealLifeFishingWI]

I get mine from a local tackle shop.

[@АнатолийМоисеев-б8ф]

Good day! Tell me what is the weight of the double petal bait

[@RealLifeFishingWI]

Not sure , I never weighed a completed one. Probably somewhere around 1.5 ounces if I had to guess?

[@АнатолийМоисеев-б8ф]

@@RealLifeFishingWI thanks

[@lancerudy9934]

Why do you want to use shrink tubing?

[@RealLifeFishingWI]

To keep the hook standing out in-line with the wire.

[@aidanhillyer212]

What are those long needs called

[@RealLifeFishingWI]

I'm not sure I know what you're referring to by "long needs"?

[@marsbotbyl159]

Don't use the heavy wall 1/4 stuff man is it hard to work with

[@Knotyourbusiness]

I got my blades from drbobstops on Ebay, they were actually amazing, I was pleasantly surprised hopefully he starts making even bigger blades though, he only went to size 8.

[@caseyhendrickson4087]

What is the name of the tool

[@RealLifeFishingWI]

I don't recall the name, but I believe I got it from Lure Parts Online. Thanks for watching!

[@dylanmounsey7515]

Haha screw the spring just get some tube like a little plastic tube … tube flies … duh … same thing

[@RealLifeFishingWI]

Yeah... LOL Like I said in the video, I had JUST started making those things when I filmed that, so... Much to learn still. :D

[@dylanmounsey7515]

@@RealLifeFishingWI hey man no Fret I was just being straight with you. No disrespect intended. The spring could almost be better maybe last longer given that it’s got some grip you could never get out of a tube

[@dylanmounsey7515]

@@RealLifeFishingWIactually I noticed since that musky mayhem uses springs and thread on their skirts

[@veroman007]

made in reverse order. buy the steel w one end twisted. so much easier. my 2p

[@RealLifeFishingWI]

It's only easier if you don't have the tool to do it yourself. Pre-made wire costs more.

[@Three_Rivers_Adventure]

What's the name of the tool you used for making the eye ?

[@RealLifeFishingWI]

www.lurepartsonline.com/Wire-Forming-Tool-For-Fishing