Making a Wooden Stick Bait- handmade saltwater fishing lures

Carving these handmade saltwater fishing lures is very satisfying. In this video I make two wooden lures: a clownfish and a pacific mackerel. I use several techniques including through wire for strength, foiling for a realistic scale pattern and balancing or ballasting to weight the lures.
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[@dalebechtel8904]

Absolutely beautiful work you do.

[@zimmtex]

Thank you very much!

[@65FullMoon83]

Your video capture, production arrangement, choice of music & the editing quality for these recordings is always spot on. Superbly done! 🎯😊👍

[@zimmtex]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@wasntPete]

A couple of really nice lures, well worth watching

[@zimmtex]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!

[@timclarke1791]

Awesome work amazing

[@zimmtex]

Thank you very much, I appreciate you watching!

[@lureup9973]

That music was so mood altering…. I was already in a good mood watching you working your magic!, but the music took me to the deep zone!… 😎

[@zimmtex]

Wonderful! Thanks for your support!

[@GHuber-xh5vv]

Two more excellent made lures.

[@zimmtex]

Thank you, I really appreciate your support!

[@gabifishing642]

Beautiful work number 1

[@zimmtex]

Thank you!

[@davedelany2116]

Beautiful work as always 👌love the mellow tunes 👍🐟🎶

[@zimmtex]

Many thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@anglerweekenderrizalzi3419]

Amazing skill....

[@zimmtex]

Thank you!

[@shalveenlal9934]

Brother i subscribed to yr channel this morning and I have to say yr amazing at wat u do... now I'm feeling more confident in making my own lures... baking soda n glue .... learnt it here 1st.... amazing skills u have . Thank you 😊

[@zimmtex]

Welcome to the channel! I'm glad to hear you enjoy my content. Thank you!

[@henryneff1087]

thats really cool work keep it up

[@zimmtex]

Thanks, will do!

[@joranglerpescaconpasion9160]

Cordial saludo desde Colombia. Excelente trabajo. Me encantan sus señulos👍🎣🎣🎣

[@zimmtex]

Thanks, glad to have you here!

[@kevenbeene4585]

I use varthane wood hardener on mine , 3 coats makes even balsa super togh , nice build

[@zimmtex]

Great tip, thanks for watching!

[@schema4586]

Amazing content 👌🏼

[@zimmtex]

Thank you very much!

[@christopherodonnell2375]

Ever tried using aswivel for the bottom eye

[@zimmtex]

I haven't tried it yet but I have seen the technique.

[@SidiSidi-sp2qk]

So amazing..good job bro..from malaysia..😚

[@zimmtex]

Thank you for your support!

[@raghubirjsudan8865]

Hi As usual adorable post, love it. Could you please share how you are thinning your colors if at all required. What reducer you are using for shooting colors . Thanks

[@zimmtex]

You bet, I'll try to go over that a little better. I can tell you that I sometimes use the Createx thinner on the regular paints. I haven't ever had to do anything to the wicked colors. Thanks for watching!

[@raghubirjsudan8865]

@@zimmtex thanks for prompt reply, appreciated. I find it difficult to shoot createx colors with reducers, basically home made. By the way what psi you keep for shooting createx without reducers. Frankly, whenever I feel down I simply open youtube and watch your previous post. All of them are just amazing !! Thanks

[@zimmtex]

@@raghubirjsudan8865 I have a really basic setup and am set at 50psi. Thank you your interest!

[@magcolor]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@zimmtex]

Thanks!

[@CFOR-finarts]

Niiioce looks good!

[@zimmtex]

Thanks!

[@kjellpettersson1937]

If you want to get your wire straight... put one end in the wise and the other end in your drill.... turn slowly.....

[@zimmtex]

Thanks for the tip! I know there are wire straighteners out there, but your method sounds much simpler.

[@user-ch2lx1ij7u]

Hey Mate, great video and channel it has helped me heaps and my builds are so much better for it. Can I ask, the automotive primer you use is oil-based right? why does it not interfere with the water-based spray paint and lead to cracking or non bonding??

[@zimmtex]

Hello! I'm glad to hear you are enjoying the channel! I don't know if this primer is oil based. It dries really fast and leaves a very matte finish. No problems with adhesion or cracking. Cheers!

[@jaimeribeiroNt2110]

Olá tudo bem. Cada video que assisto sobre iscas caseira fico mais entusiasmado por pescaria e fazer minhas próprias isca , tá de parabéns. Agora gostaria de saber como foi feito este misturador de resina e acredito que retira bolhas, se possível faça um video sobre como você fez este misturador, tá de parabéns. No mais muito obrigado!!!

[@zimmtex]

Thank you for watching! I did not make the epoxy mixer. I bought it online. I put a link to it in the description for you.

[@jaimeribeiroNt2110]

@@zimmtex Ok obrigado pela informação, abraços!!!

[@AAE-cg1il]

That mackerel pattern would definitely catch striper in the North East. Is that 3/4 inch bass wood? Looks incredibly clear....,I can not get nice woods like that locally.

[@zimmtex]

Sorry for the late reply. These were made out of 3/4" poplar which I can get here. I have to order most everything else too. Thanks for watching!

[@fredsfinecreations4523]

Been loving your videos. But one question: do you scuff your baits after you do a clearcoat in between painting to ensure bonding of the paint and next epoxy layers?

[@zimmtex]

Thanks! I do not scuff the lure; it seems to bond well without it and I haven't had any problems.

[@waseemapather276]

I made one clown fish bait just a while ago same like this one except for the shape... Also has single hooks

[@zimmtex]

Awesome! I really like this style of bait because they are simple and swim well. Thanks for watching!

[@schalkvandermerwe4855]

So sick, what wood is recommended for lures? Thanks

[@zimmtex]

You can make a lure out of almost any wood, but I really like basswood because it is pretty bouyant and easy to carve.

[@schalkvandermerwe4855]

Sweet sounds good! Also wondering what you used at the start there to cover the wood ? Cheers

[@goovaerg]

Hey. Love your channel. How did you make those lure holders. Really interested in those

[@zimmtex]

I cut some clips out of wood and drilled through so I could tighten them with wing nuts. Then I epoxied the clip into a piece of PVC pipe so that it would fit into the PVC caps on my drying wheel. I might make a video on how to build a drying wheel if there is enough interest. Thanks for watching!

[@chrisberry2292]

Where did u get the wire bending pliers

[@zimmtex]

I've got the concave pliers linked in my website under the hardware tab: www.zimmtexlures.com/productlinks Thanks for watching!

[@toph2o676]

Nice work love those single hooks ..... I'm not feelin the action of that lure to be honest ... I feel that the position of the weights and the amount that you installed is really stopping the lure to move correctly. The man over there at Solar baits did videos on these types of stick baits about 8 years ago... and his information on it is unsurpassed. I'm not trying to be a ass I'm just trying to make some constructive suggestions. Keep the videos coming.

[@zimmtex]

Hi James, I appreciate and welcome your comments. These lures have a pretty wide gait. If I had thought about it, I would have weighted them differently so I would have a variety of actions to work with. I will definately be making more of these and look forward to making them better. Thanks for watching and for commenting!

[@tanksouth]

Poor little Nemo.

[@zimmtex]

Thanks for watching!

[@dalebechtel8904]

Jerk bait definitely

[@zimmtex]

For sure!

[@TanveerAhmad-iw1ee]

I m from India please colour price

[@zimmtex]

Hello Tanveer and welcome! I'm not sure I understand your request.

[@oceanmaster1448]

How do I contact you

[@zimmtex]

You can DM me on Instagram if you like. Thanks for watching!

[@oceanmaster1448]

You haven't replied me yet sir i had replied you on insta

[@oceanmaster1448]

My insta name is rajesh mane

[@zimmtex]

@@oceanmaster1448 Sorry we're having trouble connecting; I replied on Wednesday. I just sent another reply, let me know if you don't get it.

[@colbyknowles7482]

happy to see another post from you, love your work!

[@zimmtex]

Thank you very much! More to come!

[@MenCanNotBeWomen]

use stainless steel 2mm welding rods instead they straight and less hassles..

[@zimmtex]

Thanks for the tip, I'll look into that!

[@terrywade7346]

Beautiful

[@zimmtex]

Thanks!