Making a Clear Minnow Lure - a how to guide on handmade fishing lures

[@GHuber-xh5vv]

If you do something, you do it excellent. Like this one. You show new ideas and great skills with each of the lures. Congrats.

[@zimmtex]

Thank you very much, I really appreciate your kind words!

[@iancameron198]

@@zimmtex can you show where you buy your grinding tips and grinder

[@liljenick]

I only watch you and Marlin Baits as luremakers, usually every evening before bed and my other half couldn’t care less about it, but when she saw your baits she admitted it being a beautiful piece of artwork. With that said, you’re doing great 😊

[@zimmtex]

Thank you, I appreciate both of your support !

[@c4prlm4st3r]

Agree with you.

[@lestarijaya77]

GREAT Content dude, Nice information. AWESOME !! Im from Indonesiaa hallo Mantabb

[@zimmtex]

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you for stopping by and for watching!

[@FishandCreate]

Nice work i think my vote will be #1 !!

[@zimmtex]

Thanks for watching & voting!

[@magcolor]

Jewelry work! This can only be done with a great love for the occupation.

[@zimmtex]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@stepandersen]

Well, that was something else. Absolutely stunning. Love it! Option 1. Lipped CrankBait

[@zimmtex]

Really appreciate it!

[@reignathousandyears9850]

Yeah, i'd like to see #1 too

[@RobbyEffendiZa]

the best lure marker... good job brother

[@zimmtex]

Thank you!

[@wasntPete]

Another great video with a new ideas and attention to detail. Small Bass sounds like a good idea.

[@zimmtex]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@gabifishing642]

Well done there are simply no words for your creativity.

[@zimmtex]

Many thanks!

[@shawnfreeman4768]

Bass sculpture sounds really cool

[@zimmtex]

Thank you!

[@j4bberwocky]

I just wanted to take a moment and thank you for the content that I have enjoyed over the years. I have learned so much from you and others on youtube. I "borrow" many techniques from you, and I felt like I needed to acknowledge that. I hope that I can progress as fast as I have seen from you these last few years. Thank you for the entertainment and especially the lessons!

[@zimmtex]

Thank you for taking the time to write such a great comment! I'm glad to hear that you find this channel useful and interesting. People like you inspire me to make more and better content. Best wishes on your lure making journey!

[@fabianpiedras8011]

Amazing! That's a real piece of artwork. I really enjoyed every second. Thanks for share. Greetings from Argentina.

[@zimmtex]

Hello and thank you! Glad to have you here!

[@piperazteca]

That was so creative dude,congratulations great video .

[@zimmtex]

Thanks a lot! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@cecapfishing9882]

Thanks for sharing! It was awesome to watch ! My vote is the shad glide!

[@zimmtex]

I appreciate your support! Thanks for voting!

[@lenorebeck9944]

Beautiful!! Bass sculpture next please!!

[@zimmtex]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@DanielOdell]

Amazing creation! I follow a few lure makers on KZbin and i appreciate all of them. You create the most unique lures and the level of detail is just stunning. Thank you for sharing :)

[@zimmtex]

Thank you for your encouraging comments, I am glad to hear you find my work interesting.

[@tristantrowbridge6864]

Dude truly an amazing "how to do video"!! I'm gonna buy the stuff tomorrow!!

[@zimmtex]

Glad I could help!

[@pitbullcustomlures1917]

This turned out amazing mate. The bass carving would be cool

[@zimmtex]

Thank you so much!

[@striperhunter-ic2wt]

I vote Glidebait, First time viewer, I enjoyed your video

[@zimmtex]

Welcome to the channel and thank you for voting! Glad to have you here!

[@dtdan65]

Would definitely love to see you make that carved bass. It would look amazing as a backdrop in you vids. I especially like your use of different mediums. Keep up the creativity. 👍

[@zimmtex]

Thank you for watching & commenting, I appreciate it!

[@pastmasters9591]

Brilliant work my friend! This is awesome!

[@zimmtex]

Thank you so much, I appreciate your support!

[@leehowell4258]

Really cool improvement! I agree. Shad Glide bait.

[@zimmtex]

Thank you!

[@Playstation5SWEDEN]

DAMN! The best vid yet, have to make this one...

[@zimmtex]

Many thanks!

[@colleenmeas1996]

Incredible! So inspiring :) I loved seeing every part of this process. Thank you for sharing

[@zimmtex]

Thank you very much!

[@roywright5485]

Excellent lure! I would use it in a heart beat. Your craftsmanship is getting better with every creation. Can’t wait for the shad glide bait….

[@zimmtex]

Thanks, I hope you like it as much as this one!

[@1965cajun]

That is the coolest lure i have ever seen

[@zimmtex]

Thank you very much, I am really glad you like it!

[@wh6823]

Love to see bass build

[@zimmtex]

You bet, thanks for voting!

[@fabienmattar]

Awesome, amazing, wonderfulll!! I lov it!!

[@zimmtex]

Thank you!

[@duanevigue1603]

Awesome job! Im a life-long fly tyer, but my 14 year old's losing hard baits left and right so Ive been hand carving some for him. Even with my arts background, you can only do so much hand painting a piece of wood. Ive been checking out some lure making videos and after seeing this, I will watch more of yours. Great job!

[@zimmtex]

Glad to hear from a fellow lure maker. Thank you for watching.

[@duanevigue1603]

@@zimmtex FOr sure, great vids. Can you recommend an airbrush and compressor setup for someone with no experience? lol Thinking of going to the next step.

[@zimmtex]

@@duanevigue1603 I started with a Master airbrush and a pancake compressor from the hardware store. You can check out links to the products I use on my website (linked in the description).

[@Maineriverandtide]

Dude your awesome so creative thanks for sharing!

[@zimmtex]

Thank you very much!

[@Trodontay876]

Awesome work love the attention to detail, I'll go with option #2.

[@zimmtex]

Thank you, I really appreciate your support!

[@CarlDubois]

Love your work Zimmy. Always creative and something new to learn. Thanks for showing how to make the bones. Next one I vote for a Shad GlideBait but do a wooden bass sculpture too in the near future please.

[@zimmtex]

Thank you for watching and for voting! I appreciate your support!

[@keystonepirate2534]

Great build sir.

[@zimmtex]

Thanks!

[@inhibited44]

That was amazing to watch. I was considering doing a cnc lure of some sort and couldn't take my eyes off this.

[@zimmtex]

Go for it! Thanks for watching!

[@inhibited44]

@@zimmtex Not sure, but I think software can take a 3d lure in a file and insert a hollow object that would simulate an air bladder. Have the printer print the lure and just not fill in the air bladder with plastic. then you could drill on the bottom, insert weights and epoxy them in.

[@barbenoire9448]

monsieur bonjour , travail d orfèvre moi aussi je les fabriquent moi même mais les vôtres sont des leurres de bijoutier respect monsieur , bravo !!

[@zimmtex]

Thank you very much for your support!

[@ebisu8824]

Brilliant concept.

[@zimmtex]

Thanks!

[@ryancraft9566]

Great job! Let's see option 2 next.

[@zimmtex]

Many thanks!

[@هيروين-ي6ي]

Great job😍 keep going My bro I love what u make u r a big artist like Van Gogh

[@zimmtex]

Wow, thank you!

[@labtrainer09]

Hey, Mike. I don't think I'm patient enough to make a bait like this, but I greatly admire the ingenuity, creativity, and attention to detail you amply demonstrated here. Hope this innovative lure catches lots of mountain trout for you! As for the "popularity contest," I'm currently making a 9" saltwater glidebait, and I'm fascinated by this type of lure. So I vote for Option #2. Thanks.

[@zimmtex]

I really appreciate your support! I do share your love for glide baits; thanks for your vote!

[@miked28711]

This is exceptional wow

[@zimmtex]

Thank you so much!

[@JC153fishing]

Man looking awesome 👏 😎🎣

[@zimmtex]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@johnbittinger7590]

Awesome lure! I'd love to see the bass carving video.

[@zimmtex]

Thank you!

[@rafafrias509]

It’d be awesome to see you build the bass sculpture.

[@zimmtex]

Thanks, I appreciate your vote!

[@robwhitehair6982]

Option 1 . Great video thx 🙏

[@zimmtex]

Thank you!

[@daverenfro6043]

Like the bass carving idea, thanks for posting, was wondering where you went.

[@zimmtex]

Thank you for watching! I've just had a lot of stuff going on at work & home. I'm always working on lures when I can.

[@baitsbynimbus]

this is really cool bro love it

[@zimmtex]

Thank you, I really appreciate it!

[@moochify]

*Great item. First cast out of the package caught a nice bass. Pulls smooth in the water and sets up nicely immediately upon retrieval. Worth adding to your tackle box.*

[@zimmtex]

Thanks?! I appreciate you watching!

[@mojofishing]

Nice video. Looking to get out and make some more fishing videos soon. 🎣🐟

[@zimmtex]

Thanks! Spring is upon us for sure!

[@martinleiva6794]

Awesome work!

[@zimmtex]

Thank you!

[@michaelhuntly5597]

Great lure,would love to see a bass sculpture.

[@zimmtex]

Thank you, I appreciate your vote & support!

[@juedvaga80]

Amazing ... nice video man

[@zimmtex]

Thanks a lot! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@nicksmith437]

Beautiful work. Would love to see the carved bass. Thanks

[@zimmtex]

Thank you for watching and voting!

[@Lilith-Rose]

Since gliders are my favourite to fish with the shad gets my vote

[@zimmtex]

Excellent, thank you!

[@seether084]

seems like safety wire (lockwire) and gundam sprues can come in handy, very much enjoyed the vid

[@zimmtex]

For sure! Thanks for watching!

[@theupstateangler]

Shad Glide Bait for sure..!!!

[@zimmtex]

So far, glide bait is in the lead. Thanks for watching!

[@samoks123]

A Shad glide bait would be great for the next video

[@zimmtex]

Will do, thanks for watching!

[@jonathanrittmeier4933]

Great lure like always. I d like to see Option 2

[@zimmtex]

Thank you, I appreciate the visit & comment!

[@kd7126]

Try StarBond glues. They offer a kit which consist of thin, med, and thick. The packages come with several pin point tips and tip cleaner. I keep mine stored in the fridge while not in use. Also might like to try Great Planes Milled Fiberglass. Super strong instead of using baking soda. I have built model rc planes and this stuff became a game changer. Being disabled I have enjoyed your shows. Keep up the good work

[@zimmtex]

Thanks for the tip! I've never heard of milled fiberglass; that sounds really interesting. I appreciate your comments and support!

[@H4nfTr0ll]

Wooow great Job! A crankbait would be nice to see :).

[@zimmtex]

Thank you!

[@xophanlo8802]

I like marling baits channel but you on the other hand make your lures more unique when it comes to style and the lure itself. I give you prompts!!

[@zimmtex]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoy my builds!

[@brandonthompson9608]

#2 shad glide bait sounds 👌

[@zimmtex]

Good deal, thanks for voting!

[@dominiquebertrand5818]

Nice job, you have gold fingers😊👍👍👍

[@zimmtex]

Many thanks!

[@nnee33]

creative crazy lure :D

[@zimmtex]

Thank you!

[@TroyArmstrong]

Wow Awesome True ART

[@zimmtex]

Thank you!

[@EverythingOutdoors]

Shad, nice show again.

[@zimmtex]

Thank you!

[@EvilleMusic]

Very impressive

[@zimmtex]

Thank you very much!

[@CaritaLure]

Wow amazing

[@zimmtex]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@charlesmoffitt4811]

I would love to see you make some of the old metal lipped lures. I.e. bombers and especially the hellbender.

[@zimmtex]

That's a great idea, I'll put it on my list!

[@skateboardingjesus4006]

Since I'm an Irish sculptor who also likes making my own lures, I wouldn't mind seeing you sculpt a bass.

[@zimmtex]

Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@rogertadane6627]

Beautiful,,awesome

[@zimmtex]

Many thanks!

[@JohnAnderson-Catfish]

Absolutely beautiful work! I am amazed at your craftsmanship, I truly appreciate what you do and hope some how I can replicate it on my own! Thank you!

[@zimmtex]

Thank you very much! Best of luck to you on your lure making journey!

[@c4prlm4st3r]

it was a really beautiful lure. I might end up using it as a keychain instead of fishing.

[@zimmtex]

It's funny you say that because I actually do have lures that I use as keychains!

[@dbgfishing3289]

Shad Glide would sick

[@zimmtex]

Thanks!

[@j.ciscaartificialartesanal]

Meus parabéns esta isca artificial artesanal ficou show de bola.

[@zimmtex]

Thank you very much!

[@WilsonBaits]

Hey man, love your stuff had this playing as i'm working on my next vid. I think you should go for the bass sculpture, mainly because its similar to what i'm working on haha keep up the good content man!

[@zimmtex]

Thank you, sounds fun!

[@Sarge102]

I love your work! Maybe the Shad glide for the next one. I’m having difficulty describing my idea for future builds. First a lure that lays on its side with an up and down motion instead of side to side. Maybe mimicking an injured baitfish on the fall or slow retrieve. Also employ this up and down motion to mimic a flatfish like a small flounder. Have not seen any bait makers intentionally make a lure with a “dolphin-like” tail action.

[@zimmtex]

Thank you, great suggestion! I appreciate your support!

[@raphaeltixier9398]

Bieautiful work's

[@zimmtex]

Thank you!

[@boskepis]

Cool dude 👍

[@zimmtex]

Thank you!

[@phillipw.hilgert563]

Another great video. Where can I find the screw eyes you use? I don't see them listed on your website. I am looking for 5mm saltwater kind. TIA

[@zimmtex]

Thank you! I actually make my own twist wire eyes from stainless steel lock wire.

[@goovaerg]

Glide bait please. Maybe one with a tail lip for further gliding. Would love to see that. Keep up the good work

[@zimmtex]

Thanks for your input and for watching!

[@joranjuna4668]

Istimewa👏👍

[@zimmtex]

Thank you!

[@chrisgooden4427]

I'm biased because I just did a few shad glides for someone so I'd like to see a smallmouth bass replica. I feel like there'd be a lot of detailed information in that. But whatever wins I'm looking forward to it! 👊🏻

[@chrisgooden4427]

And please do a video on how you made your lure turner 🙏🏼

[@zimmtex]

I've gotten other requests for that so it's on my list. Thanks for letting me know you're interested!

[@zimmtex]

Thanks for voting, I really appreciate your input!

[@Joecoleman84]

Came here from your short. You got me! Subbed

[@zimmtex]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for letting me know; I just recently started making shorts.

[@Joecoleman84]

@@zimmtex well it worked. It was a good short in itself but it really made me want to watch the full thing. I watch marling and lots of fishing vids, but I haven't seen your vids before that short. Good luck.

[@EvilleMusic]

Vote #1…need a good crank bait for spring

[@zimmtex]

Thanks for your vote!

[@ArmandoLazo]

Amazing work! I purchased the GIRAFVINYL Holographic Heat Transfer Vinyl, but I cannot remove the back film to apply it to my lures. Any special trick?

[@zimmtex]

I know it can be tough; I use an xacto knife to pick them apart. Also, there is a clear top film that will need to be removed as well. I usually remove the back layer, stick it to my lure (loosely), peel off the clear top layer, press, heat, press again (with padding). I had a great suggestion from a subscriber to get heat resistant silicone to use for heat pressing.

[@ArmandoLazo]

@@zimmtex Thank you so much for your reply!

[@fishbonestephen]

AWESOME!!!😀😀😀😀

[@zimmtex]

Thanks!

[@brycecottle1056]

If you were to make this sort of look lure but want it to be able to sink to 30-40 metre depths and jig up how would you place the weights?

[@zimmtex]

I would extend the 'belly' towards the rear so I could get more weight closer the bottom middle of the bait. To get down that deep I would add as much as I could fit in there. Great question!

[@riverboundoutdoors4492]

Looks amazing love the content. I tinker around with baits myself and been debating on trying this lure. I do have a question? How stable is this lure if you burn it in like reeling it in fast?

[@zimmtex]

This one is honestly not incredibly stable at faster speeds. I think it could use a larger air pocket. One of those trial and error things. It does fine at slower speeds. Sometime you just gotta fish a lure the way it wants to be fished.

[@riverboundoutdoors4492]

@zimmtex yeah, that is the truth. Keep up the awsome work love videos buddy.

[@H4nfTr0ll]

Are these Split shot weights lead? Im looking for something like this with tungsten hope you know what i mean.

[@zimmtex]

Yes, I am using lead split shot for this lure.

[@moffosbaitandtackle]

What is the name of rotary tool? I'd love to get one but the link you have on your website doesn't carry it anymore.

[@zimmtex]

Thank you for letting me know. I found some more at Treeline and updated my link. It's called the Thumb Portable Micro-motor.

[@MicksJiggers]

what was that contraption you used with the truecoat?

[@zimmtex]

It's an epoxy mixer, typically used by rod makers. I have a link to it on my website: www.ZimmtexLures.com/productlinks

[@ryananderson6190]

bass sculpture!!!

[@zimmtex]

Right on, thank you!

[@mehiddinearraj8551]

You can paint the bones with some red like the the lower part it will be great

[@zimmtex]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@niitakayamanobore1208tora]

Where did you obtain the silicone lure mold that suddenly appeared?

[@zimmtex]

I made that in an earlier video; you can check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4OXfGODnsqonLc

[@flightfullife]

Do you know what that holographic shrinking film is callrd? Maybe a link?

[@zimmtex]

It's holographic vinyl; I put a link to it on my website. You can find it by clicking on the link in the description, then go to 'tools of the trade' then 'painting and finishing'.

[@miamiwax5504]

Sick!

[@zimmtex]

Thanks for watching!

[@vanaukentim]

I'd go with smaller crankbaits for me. Also can you do make and catches for each video if possible.

[@zimmtex]

I appreciate your comment. It's finally warming up enough the fish aren't so lethargic. Thanks for watching!

[@attila535]

Option 1. What would be cool, if you could somehow imitate Storms self tuning line tie concept.

[@zimmtex]

Thanks for your comment and vote!

[@bobs.6664]

choice 2

[@zimmtex]

Thanks!

[@barthanes1]

Using model scraps is cool and all, but you need to make a mold for your bone pattern as well.

[@zimmtex]

This resin makes an excellent bone material!