Making Paddle Tail Soft Plastic Fishing Lures

[@armandorama]

This was the best 14:50 I've ever spent watching on YT. Your craftsmanship, artistry, and education lured me in... no pun intended, well maybe just a bit. Thank you for this. I now have a new project to fuck up!

[@sever724]

you are the parent of lures, teachers of teachers

[@stevestanfill7765]

Back in 1980 I worked in a contract machine shop. One of our jobs was to make a mold for those type of lures. We made the master of harden steel and pressed it into a aluminum block. Of course our mold made 48 lures at a pressing. The video showed an very effective method of making a mold.

[@quantummandavid]

most professional youtube video demonstration I have ever seen.

[@aidanmay5142]

never really known what goes into making a soft plastic before now , and I must say pretty damn impressive. Paul you are a true craftsman.

[@OverlandTT]

PAUL, I dont fish, never have - but I found your video very interesting. Great the attention to detail. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

thanks, glad you enjoyed it

[@nickyosborn5892]

Paul Adams how did you get so good at making lures

[@nickyosborn5892]

Paul Adams if you have ever caught a largemouth bass what is your personal best mine is 2 lbs

[@OverlandTT]

Trollololol I wouldn't know where to start tbh, my dad took me when I was maybe 4 years old

[@rocha3107]

This video is awesome! It's the best instructional video I've seen on KZbin because it goes step by step. He needs to do another video showing how to make the different colors. Thanks for posting this video .

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

thanks

[@ericsullivan8406]

Thanks for taking the time to make this vid, As Jake said, -Unbelievable! my wife and I truly enjoyed watching; and it swims like a fish too. Great Lure, thanks again!

[@MilwaukeeHogan]

wow, what an ingenious, creative and subtle use of materials for creating the master. I'm impressed!

[@LeatherCladVegan]

This was brilliant. Looks like far more fun that actual fishing, tbh. Cheers.

[@bennoble186]

The amount of work and detail you put into your work never ceases to amaze me... bravo

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

thanks, i think i get the payback on riverbank

[@PoorLeno101]

I have no idea how I got here or any intention of making these, but this was an awesome and interesting tutorial. Cheers!

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

I made the video and the lures and have know idea how i got here either, thanks i am glad you enjoyed it

[@Mouldystar19]

I have 3 things to say. I admire your work, lure swims exactly like a real fish, and lastly, nice catch!

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

Mouldystar19 Thanks

[@steveharrington4269]

I've been interested in making my own soft plastics for awhile. You videos are very helpful thanks.

[@brucewillison8826]

charlie is very thankful this will help him with his major project he is working on

[@tomdraper3206]

love watching your videos, ive been pouring and injecting soft plastics for almost 10 years now and I can def say from the looks of those swimbaits you have a real talent at pouring. Great work and super nice baits! the action on those looks great!

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

i think this was just one of the those baits that worked first time and managed to avoid the junk pile. My first prototype got its tail bitten off in just a few casts and then i kinda new it would work out. Cheers

[@nigelperren5714]

Splendid little video!! I carved some pike plugs out of an old broom handle, they came out really well, I painted them up and kept them as ornaments, they're on the living room wall, held up with blue tack, id be devastated if I lost one, but it must be a good buzz catching a fish with a home made lure!

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

Yep it is great to catch on my own lures and sometimes i forget I made them, thanks

[@rlemmens18]

Good job Paul! I love your videos and the way you tell us the tricks how to do everything, its good to understand for people who dont speak so good english! thanks!

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

thanks, i try to remember that people watch from around the world,

[@got2getaway729]

Your tutorial is very thorough. Thank you so much for your time to share your knowledge as I will give this a go. If I am successful at it and catch a fish, I'll be certain to post for you. Give me a few months ... in the process of purchasing a home in another state.

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

good luck, with the lures and the move thanks

[@MUJHOOL]

I'm.an artist not a fisherman and your videos are relaxing and enjoyable to watch. I've subscribed

[@jakebagwell3983]

Unbelievable man. I can fully appreciate your creativity and craftsmanship. Awesome video Paul!

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

+Jake Bagwell thanks

[@alejandromedina6244]

nice btw the lures swim amazing probably some of the best action ive seen from a paddletail

[@alexissolis7338]

these were great! my two hobbies combined fishing and sculpting with polymer clay! Great video!

[@MinakoRising]

You're very talented. My husband does this too, although his mold-making materials are different. Fascinating to watch another person's process. Your video was very well done, also.

[@OutandaboutoutdoorswithRon]

awesome lures great job showing how it is done and how well they work and proving them. Thanks a bunch!!

[@justin0six]

I don't know if I have the patience to do such a thing, but it was a great watch! Thanks for sharing. Very interesting.

[@janmaguir3466]

Such a marvel and the action in those lures were amazing

[@sunchaserw1477]

I can see you must have worked in this kinda industry before cos ur very skillful in handling those molding processes. Thanks !!

[@humblehombre9904]

Creating the Master? Well isn’t that you already Paul…I think so! Nice work brother, you’ve inspired me again! Thanks, and regards from Cam of Ontario, Canada eh?! PS- I love the triangle bracket you put in on the tail…I mean, that is good thinking. Way to use your loaf! You’ve got an engineers brain. Little things that make a world of difference, are the things that keep jets in the air.

[@matthewlivingston8592]

I love the patience and attention to detail.....probably very theraputic work too......great video. Subscribed, and gonna try!

[@swampland]

i love the action of that bait, bass would love it

[@philcarr7015]

Great video! Loved how you repurposed that pasta maker for rolling out the clay! Much more even than using a doe roller. Just a very good, straight forward how to video!

[@johnnoonan6672]

mate you are a genius ive watched your videos over and over thank you mate

[@grbragg13]

That was some accurate pouring! They look great. Nice action

[@bradcarstens9982]

Paul, I so envy your ingenuity. Got me inspired to start making my own lures. I don't think you are going to be replaced in the near future. Cheers!

[@KaoV1983]

That is Super Cool. Awesome video!!!

[@dinoharrison5138]

Thank you Sir for the video. I watched it when it came out and had to re-watch it now so I can try it. I hope I can do as well as you did. God Bless Sir!

[@zackakmal86]

Keep it coming Mr. Paul. Great tutorial!

[@guitarhiker4449]

Wow awesome swimbait man! These would work great where i live in the states for walleyes! Cannot believe anyone would thumbs down your video?! Love the perch collored one! The red ones are nice too! One of my favorite swimbaits was a strawberry red with silver fleck and it had a white twister tail. They discontinued them and i cant find them now. Ughh i used to alternate between paddletails and twister tails. Something about a swimbait body with a twister tail the walleyes just love it! They like the paddletails too dont get me wrong. These were by riverside lures yum infused seaside minnows they were called. Black shad. The strawberry red with white tail was called the samurai tail by riverside yum. Now known as the mud minnow but the colors aren't the same anymore. Wish they would bring back the seaside minnnows!! Good stuff man! Thanks! Fish on!!

[@KosAAAGH]

Very good vid, learned alot. Gave my nephews alot of my old lego - will be liberating a few blocks now. Cheers

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

+KosAAAGH I still steal mine from the kids

[@jordancohen474]

Having fished multiple s in different sizes and colors, kzbin.infoUgkxCbNOWAGmn6nfbCbJDmasvBq7J38KZNw2 this is by far my favorite. One thing to be aware of is the sided willow blade. One side is silver and the other is the green/orange shown. This is not bad, just unconventional. In terms of fishing, I have found the lure works just fine without a tail like a craw or shad. That addition is up to you. Also, the hook part where you attach the swivel snap or tie the line is a problem on baits these days, since it's able to slide up and down. However this lure seems to be tight enough that that doesn't happen often, and you can solve it by putting a thin slice of medical tube over the hook before attaching the line. Like others have said, it's really magic on a good windy day.

[@kattysat]

Another great and informative video Paul. It's getting more popular for people to have a go at making their own SP's at the moment. I've shared this one on a facebook group I use.

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

thanks, i think the liquid pvc is a bit more available, thanks for sharing the vid

[@MrBennyinoz]

Thank you for an excellent demonstration

[@Tylerl128]

using lego for the mold was a great idea. wayyy easier than making one out of wood every time you need a different size.

[@DrHouseIAint]

I've never made a swim bait, looks like next weekend's project. Thanks for making the videos.

[@wildairsoft1]

ok now i think your too much of a perfectionist holy crap i expected you to simply sculpt it out of clay

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

Sculpting lures out of clay is something i have only tried in the last few years mainly because i thought i would never be able to make anything good, i wish i had started messing round with it years ago.

[@kidcochiese]

What an awesome video well done !!

[@chaouchrayan]

Bravo 👏 all respect and love for this great job 🥰😍❤️

[@KINGALEX-zf6me]

love your videos and lures

[@mydiyjungle6075]

i have to admit when i started this video i wasn't impressed and thought of better ways to make this item ...However, i watched till the end and about 3/4's the way through i was pleasantly surprised with the results you had gotten and I apologize for judging too quickly.. You have done a fine job and i am impressed with your product. sincerely ur friend from the United state BTW i subscribed

[@LWren-nr6ud]

For people who cant get the metal mesh or want to save money, masking tape works well. Polymer clay will stick to it. Great tutorial, my only problem is that where I live buying the silicone and pvc would cost way more than just buying lures. Might try some carved ones though!

[@Lukasz_Fishing_Ireland]

Very interesting video👍 DIY fishing lures are awesome😁✌🍀

[@TheCleareh]

great video and the action on the lure is awesome... you are the man ... keep up the good work

[@jackpeden36]

your videos are epic they taught me alote about how to make my own lures keep up the good work

[@pablopanesso1057]

Is it legal to be that brilliant? You are awesome!!!

[@switchgear480v]

Seriously amazing!! Great job on these lures!

[@mikkofishingadventures7986]

wow! very nice amazing creativity my fried your skils is very good tynx for sahring now i have a new concept to make my own softbait

[@sergiovillagomez4229]

Incredible! I need to try this out.

[@johnloyd3996]

Very good lure you have designed there, I like the way its tail moves in the water, looks like a real fish! Nice One! :-)

[@rkob1]

Just found your films and it’s really got me wanting to make my own lures👍🏼👍🏼

[@nenemannick4455]

Ingenious as allways........excellent !!!

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

cheers

[@jaysonconcepcion2570]

very impressed with the action on your swim bait, great job!

[@fishtracker101]

you work is absolutely incredible, you could make a pretty penny from it.

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

the trouble is i would take the penny drill a couple of holes in it and add a hook

[@martyalcorn8990]

You do the best videos mate everything i wanted to know

[@luckyfrenchies7153]

Awesome video bud. Very informative.

[@lachito64]

As always Paul, it's a great job!

[@exexangler]

Wow, I love the videos and even your sense of humor! I would love to see you make a few side videos on your background skills (you have some experience with woodworking?), since you seem to have a wide variety of tools at your disposal. I would also like to see some videos on safety procedures/tips. As someone who would love to start making lures following your videos, safety is a primary concern.

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

I do not really have any formal training in anything, i did six months on an engineering apprenticeship over twenty years ago, the wood working was just a hobby, i started out by learning to do woodworking with just hand tools from books on the subject before getting to grips with power tools. Safety wise i learnt a lot from the apprenticship, it was kind of drummed into us from the first day and every task we were given included some time given over to the risks involved. I try to keep the videos more on the lines of, this is what i like to do, rather than this is how you should do things as i am not an expert and there are many way to make fishing lures and cut a piece of wood. Despite the health and safety considerations of wood/metal working i find it a lot of fun and the most dangerous thing i do in a day is cycle with the kids to school. Thanks

[@FishSCTV]

Great work! So glad I found this channel!

[@lament_rue]

Ditto

[@mikeyboy6895]

Excellent video great job i now want to make my own lures

[@CivicWeapon]

Nice work mate. Great work

[@RobOliveira]

Wow! Awesome work man! These are amazing!

[@harrycollins1347]

Excellent series of videos. You make it look so simple. I use jelly lures for sea fishing and have now got a project for the summer. Glad I subscribed.

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

+Harry Collins have fun

[@Mojsinjski]

Odlican video!!!,, Bravo Paul,,, i jos mnogo dobrih mamaca u 2014 god.

[@davidoneill2254]

Back in action Paul! Great video thanks :)

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

cheers

[@emilywitt8246]

thank you so much you show me how to make handmade lures my daddy will love this

[@davefedo]

I enjoy your narration.. you sound like a accomplished writer!

[@carlopachera2607]

What about a video where you explain how to color softbaits? I'm interested in the perch pattern showed. Great video as always.

[@exexangler]

Thanks for your reply. I'm impressed and excited to see your next video(s)!

[@92548dannyt]

I really enjoyed this. Now as a request, I'd like to see a newer ribbed plastic swimbait. Like a Kietech or BPS or Lunker City ribbed swimbait. that would be awesome.

[@welmozuu]

you're a huge inspiration! thanks for making these videos and sharing them for us!!!

[@nathankelly2796]

I’ve been watching your videos, this one put me over the edge. Subbed 👍🏻, can’t wait for the next video. Those baits look great. Trout and red fish would love them!

[@jerbeychannel]

Great Tutorial Paul...

[@philiphudson880]

Excellent video. Thank you for sharing.

[@Ukedc259]

superb Paul. Great creativity, a pleasure to watch and those lures look very effective. wish I could get a man cave together like yours but this tiny London house of mine just resists all attempts ... tight lines to you ...

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

my man cave or man cupboard is too small to film in, so i have to do it in the front room, the bit where the kids have decorated, with pencil crayons, cheers

[@Ukedc259]

***** Ah - there's hope for me, then. I must think more creatively. I like the additions kids make to interior decor. They're almost always an improvement. Thanks again for the videos. V inspirational.

[@ianaldridge5736]

You are very talented

[@michaelrumble5657]

great video and nice fish mate, youve helped me out heaps! 👍🏾

[@zygmuntc]

Love the paddle tail lure.

[@cisconocis]

subbed, i love the way how do you make the things. cheers from argentina

[@Rvbui7]

Hello! Thanks for this video! your way of making lures and sharing it is really an art! Bye! Hervé

[@ณัฐนิชาพันธ์งาม]

youlove

[@paddlefisher]

good job mate, looks awesome. nice pike too!

[@Самоделкидлярыбалки]

Здравствуйте, вы отличная приманка получается. Я тоже хочу попробовать пластика. В прошлом унесли домашние приманки.

[@Shnikies78]

This video was so relaxing. subbed.

[@isaacstewart450]

i use yamamoto swimming senkos (paddle senko) and they are great for bass if you cast and reel with them. I caught ten bass in one hour!

[@cobemahan1192]

Do u know if you can just use an existing soft plastic lure to make a mold with silicon

[@logancapolupo3154]

Cobe Mahan yes put your old soft plastics in a glass cup. melt them in the microwave and pour it into ur mold. make sure to vibrate your mold a little to get out any bubbles

[@billybamboozle6812]

He meant as a master i believe. Yes you can.

[@MrSeamoney]

I’m sure you have learned this by now, 2 years later. But yes you can. Etc silicone in true form will mold whatever you want. But if you want a true, round bait, your mold really needs to be made of something hard, like plaster or a hard setting plastic or metal cast

[@tizzaarafah642]

Sae pisan . Hatur nuhun Bade di cobian ku Abi 🙏

[@bagusindahono8293]

Nice tutorial brother... good work... i like it

[@terryklim4069]

Terrific job man.

[@exploreyourweb]

I love the fish in the bath.

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

+exploreyourweb that is what baths are for

[@johnloyd3996]

I like your channel Paul, great ideas and good quality work, I want to try and make a few pike lures, i have already made some floats which looked great after they were varnished!

[@willperryman4559]

This was my first video of yours,and I am so glad to find you and I have subscribed,and look forward to going through your entire catalog of videos. Thanks, and I love that you caught a nice Pike 🎣😜😂😂💯