Making a Topwater bass popper from start to finish.

This video will take you step by step on how to make a topwater bass popper. From turning the plug on a wood lathe,cutting the mouth,sealing the wood,painting the lure with an airbrush, applying an epoxy finish, tying feathers on rear hook, attaching the hooks and then i will catch catching a couple of fish on it. Hope you enjoy video. Please comment, like, share and subscribe.
Thanks Capt. Justin

[@juanjoseamador7614]

*Lures looks very realistic even prunked my friends with it.Looks very durable **enjoyable.fishing** recommend sunk very good into the water.Cons: Storage package could be bigger.*

[@fishfinder3583]

Love watching people making lures, mostly the painting part -it's therapeutic

[@jerrytiner3391]

Excellent job on the lure. I have a ton of wood table/chair legs that I can't do anything with so I've decided that I'd make fishing lures with them after cutting them to the right length. So far that I've seen,you've got the best tutorial . Great job!

[@fishunter3]

Thanks Jerry, Good luck with your lures. Catch a big one!

[@rootedwanderer2991]

Great video! Really helped me out a lot and gave me some mush needed 'inside' steps that I've been trying to wrap my thoughts around. Thanks for sharing!

[@fishunter3]

You're welcome! I'm glad it helped. Good luck and good fishing!

[@travisthomas7402]

Thank you for this video! It has inspired me to make my own popper lures. I have used poppers since I was very little and have always wanted to make my own. Now I have made more than 40 and still going!

[@fishunter3]

That is great Travis! I'm glad I could be a inspiration to you. Keep it up and pass it on! Nothing is more gratifying than making a lure yourself and catching a fish on your creation. Good luck!

[@roberthoddinott3207]

wow what a great job on that lure. I want to start 3d printing some lures

[@caseyjohnson1364]

Great video! I also love the fact that you include catches :).

[@fishunter3]

Thanks, hope it inspires some people to make their own and catch some fish on their own creation. Good luck and good fishing!

[@jinh442]

you are an awesome man. even a test run at the end of the video. salute from Korea.

[@fishunter3]

Jin H Thank you for the compliment! Good luck and good fishing!

[@nicolaymelehov7026]

everything is clear and not difficult, the main desire, well done, which showed how to fish, Ukraine

[@harryosborne6103]

Exactly what I was looking to do myself. You make it look easy. Very nice and thanks for sharing!

[@fishunter3]

+Harry Osborne Thanks for the comment! Its fun, and gratifying to catch fish on your own lures. Good luck and good fishing!

[@itsunicornsandkaylahrainbo7118]

just wanted to tell u it turned out pretty good i will be making more and i will be 🐟 fishing em thank u again for a fine 🎥 video and good fishing to u and hope i can learn more from u

[@johnloyd3996]

lovely little lure that, true craftsmanship!!

[@fishunter3]

Thanks for the complement John! Good luck and Good fishing!

[@MrFreakedguy]

That was a mesmerizing process and so cool from beginning to end! Must feel great to fish using your own crafted lures! 😁😁👍🏻🎣

[@fishunter3]

Thanks, It is very gratifying to catch fish on your own creations. Good luck and good fishing!

[@bonafasiushenry8388]

Awesome... awaited next creations!!!

[@mikeconley9590]

I use my kids old jega game for wood and care them with my pocket knife. The jenga game pieces are the perfect size for a poor type bait. Great video. Thanks.

[@fishunter3]

mike conley Sounds good Mike! Use what you have! Its all about making something with your own hands and using it. Very gratifying catching fish on your own lure, especially when they are crushing it! Thanks for your comment. Good luck and good fishing!

[@itsunicornsandkaylahrainbo7118]

thank u for answering my question i used to buy the foam poppers from netcraft and by the way they very good people i get all my materails from them but i switched to wood and making them small as a bass popper should be i just love working with wood and they seem to cast fair using 8 weight but belive do better with 9 weight line and using basswood balsa just tires to easy thank u again

[@fishunter3]

Your welcome, Netcraft is where I get the foam bodies from and all the hardware the the bass popper in the video. Try a coat of epoxy over the balsa.

[@garyschneider1782]

I would say it’s dang good since I caught a pike first time using it! My cousin had one that cost the same price I paid, but for one. And didn’t catch anything. I say it’s a winner!

[@niveshlutchman6179]

Great vid! Good workmanship. I found drilling a 1mm hole through and using a 1mm tig wire helps sustain the lure for much longer. It takes all the load off the wood when reeling him in.

[@fishunter3]

Thanks, I do use a through wire on my striped bass plugs. Good luck and Good fishing!

[@itsunicornsandkaylahrainbo7118]

well 🐟 fishunter geting ready to tie the black leach i like the 🎥 video let u know how it came out and thank u again for such good 🎥 videios

[@happywrench3044]

Sweet! I really enjoyed watching this video! Very talented you are!

[@fishunter3]

Thank you! Good luck and good fishing!

[@michaelandersen5453]

just WOW way over the top. you are the man

[@fishunter3]

Thanks, hope it inspires some people to make there own.

[@jacobleonard2593]

The Fishunter I'm definitely inspired. my dad has a lathe and I've never looked at woodworking this way. As an avid angler, and artist, and an amateur woodworker, I'm inspired. I wanna do it.

[@fishunter3]

Sounds like it's right up your alley Jacob. It is a fun and gratifying hobby. Good luck and Good fishing!

[@davidcarr4464]

Mad skills bro, thank for sharing. This ved made my day. Catch um up...

[@fishunter3]

Thanks David! Good luck and good fishing!

[@sebastiengaudreault9991]

Beautiful... Excellent... Great Job... Professional :) :) :)

[@itsunicornsandkaylahrainbo7118]

Thank u very much I have learned alot from watching u good fishing to u

[@fishunter3]

James Troy Thank you and your welcome.

[@zombiediarhea]

To beautiful to use!!!! I would just display one. None the less i would be proud to have one in my tackle box.

[@fishunter3]

Thanks for the compliment!

[@coltonniemann9811]

nice work those poppers look super nice

[@fishunter3]

Thanks, I had fun making them.

[@limbrat5448]

Great video! Very inspiring.

[@fishunter3]

+mitchell tillman Thanks, glad you liked it! Good luck and good fishing!

[@Flurgh]

Mad skills!

[@fishunter3]

Thanks for the compliment! Good luck and good fishing!

[@clydepearce5832]

Except for the eyes, thank you for painting without stencils. Great job.

[@BagwellFishing]

Love Topwater

[@generosen999]

Very nice my brother !!! Great workmanship

[@fishunter3]

+Michael Zucker Thank you!

[@billsutherland2128]

These poppers are works of art, and it would be a shame if small pikes stole some of them. But that would mean you would simply have to make more, right? Well done! Produce more videos please!

[@fishunter3]

Thanks for the compliment Bill. I do need to put some more video together, Thanks for your interest! Good luck and Good fishing!

[@TruiteHunter]

wow men its a very nice video i like this!

[@alimustajab8213]

Very good !! wanna try...

[@j-proadventure47]

Great videos..great skill,great experienced..👍🦈🦈

[@fishunter3]

Thank you!

[@fathimahaja169]

Beautiful handwork. Takecare of your nail. Missing ur recent videos.

[@Voorhees707]

great job brother.im sold

[@fishunter3]

Thanks, Good luck and Good fishing!

[@jonhay75]

Great job. And yes you should sell them.

[@fishunter3]

Thanks Jon! Due to the responses that I have been receiving I'm working on making that happen. Thanks for your comment. Good luck and good fishing!

[@kianbehymer9995]

Wow great vid I might try that

[@fishunter3]

Kian Behymer It's a fun hobby and it makes the fishing experience a little more gratifying. Good luck and good fishing!

[@ading1964]

So good!

[@fishunter3]

Thanks!

[@pedrojoaquinlopezcarranza2137]

me gusta tu banda sonora... muy buen video..

[@Vezzo55]

Nice work

[@itsunicornsandkaylahrainbo7118]

thank u very much for ur answers

[@fishunter3]

Your Welcome, Glad you are making your own lures. Adds a lot of gratification to the fishing experience.

[@SuperRezap]

Well done

[@fishunter3]

Reza Pahlawan Thanks, it's a fun hobby! Good luck and good fishing!

[@brille5000]

Great Video! I´ll try it myself! I think you don´t really save some money until you produce a lot of poppers, but I don´t know anybody who makes poppers himself. Me and my friends always buy them. Well, mission accepted! Greetz from Germany! hol ihn!!

[@fishunter3]

I already had all the tools, so the hooks are the most expensive part. I don't think it cost more than a dollar or two to make. What it does take is time! I don't do it for money, I just like to make things. Making a lure and catching some fish on your creation is very gratifying. Good luck and good fishing!

[@fishunter3]

TEXAS BASSIN it is an Iwata HP-A. Good luck and good fishing!

[@TrensdePesca]

Canal Trens de Pesca - Brasil - SP - Parabéns pelo trabalho!

[@LuisEnrrique18]

Such a great video.! Keep posting more of these videos.! Do you sell them? If you do I would like to buy a few!

[@valentin.g4878]

il est vraiment au top ce leurre

[@spinner4206]

man who was made this bass popper is a clean talent

[@TMonthespot]

Good idea......

[@tedhaas8440]

Dude, that whole production from a block of wood to catching smallies was righteous! What a great quality job and I've learned from this video. The envirotex finish is new to me. Is that a 2 part epoxy system?

[@rustynails1468]

nice baits, just a little tip when painting the eyes on the wood baits try using a small nail ( like a finish nail) with just a little paint on the end of the head and just dab it on the bait. also try experiment with different size nail heads. (practice on a piece of scrap wood to get the feel for it) it does work!

[@fishunter3]

+rusty nails Thanks for the tip. I want to try some different was to paint the eyes.

[@declan5781]

very cool

[@petarcvejanovic6282]

Nice poppers hunter! :) Im also thinking about starting to make some for myself,nice video!

[@fishunter3]

Thanks, Good luck! It is fun and very gratifying when you catch fish on your own creation! Good luck and Good fishing!

[@petarcvejanovic6282]

The Fishunter I can bet it does! Thanks! :)

[@azbassin247.6]

Good video man could you possibly do a prop bait that would be really cool

[@andreamontechiarini]

Nice smallie!

[@fishunter3]

Andy Montechiarini Thanks, you should see the one I caught on my ice fishing video! Good luck and good fishing!

[@jarheadfishing9181]

Man, art in the making right here!! Great video

[@fishunter3]

Thanks for the compliment! Good luck and good fishing!

[@jarheadfishing9181]

What brand/type of wood lathe are you using? I'm looking into getting the same setup and doing my own lures. What tool with the ball tip is that?

[@fishunter3]

The lathe is an old Sears brand that I got off of Craigs list. The rotory flex shaft tool is a Weecheer with a cutzall ball for a bit to cut the mouth of the popper. Good luck and good fishing!

[@jarheadfishing9181]

With the cutzall and spray paint, does that work off a compressor? Last question, sorry. I'm new with tools (this would be my first "tools" sadly)

[@fishunter3]

The airbrush can run off a compressor. I have mine set up on a co2 tank, I like the lack of noise without the compressor. The Weecheer is a motor with a flex shaft and hand piece. I don't mine answering questions so don't worry about it. Good luck!

[@snyiper6883]

Great Video I have the exact lathe I believe.

[@fishunter3]

Thanks, it gets the job done.

[@peterstewart9376]

Thats awesome man! Great looking lure!

[@fishunter3]

Thanks, glad you liked it. Good luck and good fishing!

[@peterstewart9376]

Oh yea btw do you have a template or can you just tell me what the diameter is at the widest point and how long this is. I'm going to give this a go!

[@fishunter3]

I was using a 3/4 inch wrench to calibrate the widest point and lure is about 2 3/4 inches long. Have fun with it! Good luck and good fishing!

[@rycoy8208]

nice work

[@fishunter3]

Thank you, its a fun hobby!

[@fishunter3]

Thanks Luis! Right now I don't sell them but maybe in the future I will. Thanks for your interest and comment. Good luck and good fishing!

[@anthonymehalek9594]

The Fishunter Are poppers the only lures you make? I've been wanting to make my own fishing lures so I was thinking when it starts to get cold I was going to get a few tools for making my own lures, like a lathe, airbrush, possible a dremel, and some simple tools. I'm 16 so I think this would be a great hobby to try out and especially great for the winter months where I don't have any hobbies. Do you think it's worth the investment? A simple craft lathe costs like $125 and airbrush $40, so it's a bit of an investment I suppose for myself.

[@fishunter3]

Hi Anthony, I make some other plugs, lead head jigs and all kinds of flies. Fly tying was how I got my start in lure making. You can get a kit with a vise and basic tools for short money and start tying flies and catching fish right away. You will learn a lot about how fish feed and what works to catch them. The lathe and other tools can be very expensive. I got mine from someone on Craigslist. You can also get unfinished lure bodies from Jann's Netcraft and finish them how you like. Just another way to get started for less money. Good luck and good fishing!

[@TwoFishermenfromisrael]

Great video leran alot

[@ColinB89]

nice vid ;) !!

[@fishunter3]

+Colin B Thanks, I'm glad you liked it! Good luck and good fishing!

[@kr1ppster]

Awsome video dude! What do you recommend would be my first tool(s) to start doing something like this? Cheers from sweden :D

[@fishunter3]

Thanks, The first tool you would need is a wood lathe and a set of basic turning tools. Also an airbrush will give you the best results on the paint job. Good luck and good fishing!

[@AngelHernandez-mv9xf]

That's cool there so high quality by the way how much does a small lathe like that cost I always wanted one but me and my family don't have a lot of money thanks good job

[@GT-xr4mm]

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[@bluesimon13ify]

Nice video,

[@fishunter3]

Thank you!

[@fishunter3]

Thanks for the comment Brennan. I don't really use prop baits, but I will keep your suggestion in mind. Thanks again and good fishing!

[@toddgreen4668]

What size trble hooks, screws, and rings did you u

[@ExcellsiorFishing]

Great video!

[@fishunter3]

ExcellsiorFishing Thanks

[@toddgreen4668]

What size treble hooks, eye screes, and rings did you use to make the lure?

[@fishunter3]

I used KVD elite, treble 2x, short 1x, strong size 6. They are expensive but they are sticky sharp, I hardly never miss a strike. The screw eye were brass 062 DI in 5/8 and 3/4 and the rings are Owner Hyper split ring size 2 35 lb. Hope that helps. You can make the same plug in different sizes and adjust the hardware to match. Good luck!

[@toddgreen4668]

Did you use basswood for the lure or some other type of wood

[@fishunter3]

White cedar, but bass wood works too!

[@bruenjohnson8003]

Best vid on KZbin What size wrench do you use for the size and what bit for the drimmle also

[@fishunter3]

Thanks Bruen, I believe that was a 3/4 inch wrench on that one. The flex shaft is a Wecheer that accepts a 1/4 inch shaft. The bit is a cutzall ball 1/2 inch. Any ball shaped bit will work just depends on how big you want the mouth to be. Hope it helps. Good luck and good fishing!

[@wjjmlg]

Great job!! I have to ask, does the water get into the wood where you screw the hooks into? Do you need to seal those areas? Just wondering. Beautiful work.

[@fishunter3]

I haven't had any issues with water. You could screw the eye in, unscrew and put some epoxy in the hole then screw the eye back in. Might be unnecessary though. Good luck and Good fishing!

[@Ertam06ank]

Wow süper 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@fishunter3]

Thank you!

[@lmlpeche1386]

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[@itsunicornsandkaylahrainbo7118]

🐟 fisherman i wanted to ask u do u do small fly popper too i been making them myself for a while now and streamers to i love fly fishing and love making the baits just wanted to know and like i have said before i have learned a lot watching this 🎥 video its a real good one and good fishing days to u and a blessed sunday

[@fishunter3]

Yes, I do make popper flies and all sorts of other flies. I use the foam bodies and epoxy them, I also tye deerhair poppers. If you are interested in fly tying and fly fishing you should check out some of my other videos. My black leach fly is a must have in any fly box it's a proven muti species fish catcher. Goodluck and Good fishing!

[@fishunter3]

Gabe Berti Thank you! I actually do some art work also. I carve and paint wildfowl. You can see it on face book at Jusin Zacek Wildfowl Carver. Thanks for the comment! Good luck and good fishing!

[@Maj0rFloater]

Those are beautiful and you obviously did a great job. To someone like me who has never done this before, I was surprised to see that you didn't glue the hook holders into the lure. You never have any issues with them coming out after prolonged use? I am not calling you out, just genuinely curious. Thanks for posting.

[@fishunter3]

I've never had any failures, I use these with light tackle 8-10lb test. My saltwater plugs I use a through wire to hold the hooks. Thanks for the comment. Good fishing!

[@FISHANDTRIP]

First of all, congratulations for the initiative to publish a video like this. I wonder what kind of paint you use, and what type of paint gun? thank you.

[@fishunter3]

I use spectra tex airbrush paints and an Iwata HP-A airbrush. You could use a cheaper airbrush for lures though. Good luck and Good fishing!

[@drewbouchie8842]

Nice! I’m building my own lures right now and I was wondering where you found split rings that small. None of the stores around me have them.

[@justinzacek8911]

I buy all the hardware from Janns Netcraft. Good luck and Good fishung!

[@drew8899]

what kind of wood did you use? And any recommended size for the screw eyes? awesome video

[@ahmaddeeb9531]

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[@lrschroeder1729]

this is awsome, i just picked up a book on how to make your own lures, but in the book they use a dremel and jig saw to form the body, you do great work. Quick question that tool that hallows out the mouth is it possible to put something like that on a drill

[@DzoavitsGames]

Tim Schroeder yes

[@fishunter3]

Tim Schroeder You could probably put it on a drill but I think it will be difficult to use at such a slow rpm. Can't hurt to try. I take that back, just make sure you where some gloves when you use it. Good luck and good fishing!

[@fjobinbbaventure]

You do a real great job. I would like to buy an air brush kit. Wich one do you use on this viedeo? Thank you very muchFrançois

[@davidlewis2478]

Wicked Video mate,Like the way u didnt Babble on like some people and just got on with the job of showing.Excellent!! Im new to this Making Lure Thingy ..Can i make Rubber Lures for this or is Wood Best? and what kind of Wood is Best or Types of wood is good to use?Thanks again Dave.

[@fishunter3]

David Lewis Thanks, wood is best. I use white cedar or bass wood. Good luck and good fishing!

[@davidlewis2478]

What is the size of the wood u use for the Lure and and the hole you sand in as its mouth mate, ty Dave

[@helitonmenezes2726]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@profezor5254]

boa noite excelente trabalho Parabens muito bom gostaria de saber como faço para conseguir este verniz final depois da pintura se puder me dizer onde compro ficarei muito grato abraços Marcelo Brasil

[@itsunicornsandkaylahrainbo7118]

could u tell me if i could cast lures made from basswood on a fly rod they are 3/4 in in length 5/8 in wide at head

[@jimmyanderson8732]

yes sir can a person make there poppers look the same I heard no two lures will look alike iam starting to belive it now no matter what i do to try to make look same they dont theres always something different about em they close but not same i make fly poppers could u give me ur opinion u make very nice lures

[@assortmentsofvideostechnol8375]

I actually carve them from any kind of wood i pick up, I use my leatherman

[@salaheddinezakari6678]

this video is the best its show easily how to make a topwater lures to A From Z so Thank u so for sharing

[@fishunter3]

Thanks for the comment. I haven't seen a video that goes through all the steps. Hope it helps! Good luck and good fishing!

[@jimmyanderson8732]

yes could u tell me what kind of airbrush gun to use for the kind of painting u do on ur lures I cant buy the top of line but i want something to do just what u doing I would be thankful for any thought

[@fishunter3]

+Jimmy Anderson I use an Iwata HP-A but I do a lot of other painting also. You could use a cheaper Badger airbrush that you could find at your local arts and craft store. Check online to see what you can find. Good luck and Good fishing!

[@jimmyanderson8732]

what type of burr are you using and what size head is it. great video

[@fishunter3]

+Jimmy Anderson It's a kutzall ball, i'm not sure the size. the popper is 3/4 of a inch at its widest so it,s a little smaller than that.

[@polecat711]

Nice work well done ! Please tell me what paints etc you are using ? Thanks

[@fishunter3]

It is acrylic airbrush paint. The brand is Spectra. Good luck and good fishing!

[@polecat711]

@@fishunter3 many thanks

[@jwlee6107]

Is easy if you have so many good tools

[@fishunter3]

That is true. You can never have to many tools, fishing rods, guns or ammo. Rules to live by.

[@itsunicornsandkaylahrainbo7118]

could u tell me what size fly rod would be big enough to cast a bait made out of basswood the lure is 3/4 in long with a 5/8 in head size thats size i been making them

[@texasbassin9223]

What kind of air brush is that?

[@cyberflexx953]

What kind of wood are you using? Those are fantastic!!

[@fishunter3]

+Jim McVey Thanks, these are made from white cedar, basswood is another popular wood to use also. Thanks for the comment! Good luck and good fishing!

[@1barracuda21]

nice video, but salt water fish will rip those screws out!

[@fishunter3]

That particular lure is made for fresh water. I do make saltwater pencil poppers and I use a through wire to hang the hooks. Thanks for watching. Good luck and good fishing!

[@bobbycaissie5380]

what type of wood is good for lure making or does it even matter

[@mairisberzins8677]

If i didn't have seen this video i would think the lure was bought in shop. BUt wow

[@fishunter3]

Thank you for the compliment! Good luck and good fishing!