What's Inside a $1200 Fishing Lure?

I think it was worth it... The inside of this bait was interesting/complex enough to warrant sacrificing one. It will not have been in vain. Many will now hold the "Restricted Jedi Master Level Library Section" kinda knowledge of the SwimBait making arts.
And it looks really good/interesting cut in half on display.
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[@huhduh4734]

I get so bummed when I lose a $10 lure I can't imagine what I'd do if I lost this lure. Probably worth more than all the fishing stuff I own

[@garym2293]

all my baits are 100 to 400 dollar swimbaits lost many but its still just a bait brother I will Quote the words of mike gilbert Once youve bought the bait consider it already lost if too worried about losing a bait swimbaiting for trophy size bass isnt for you its very brutal and ungodly expensive but the payoff when you get bit is so worth it!!! Cheers!! :))

[@Reallytallsocks]

@@garym2293 for the average fish $100 and up for a lure is obscene. Deep sea fishing where every fish you catch is potentially worth more than the lure I can understand. But even then, in those situations isn't a 4 Guage hook and a giant chunk of meat a better opinion?

[@Reallytallsocks]

@@garym2293 I'm not saying that you're wrong by any means. If you can flex like that then all the power to you, but I don't see a world where a $400 lure outperforms a good jig head with a twist tail in most situations.

[@garym2293]

@@Reallytallsocks Not in my book!!! Plus dont have an ocean in AZ only Big Bass

[@garym2293]

@@Reallytallsocks Its all about big bass brother sure a jig is awesome I use monster crashers with a pivoting head and 8 inch craws as trailers only bait I use other than big swimbaits not flexing just what swimbaits cost even plastics are alot 65 for a 6 inch battle shad one of the most expensive hobbys ever but I love throwing and catching big bass wasted 400 in the bars back in the young days its just money hard to make yes but just money

[@jokiejokes]

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.

[@scotmhead]

The holes are likely for securing the wood to the CNC machine to rout the lead slots. Seems like that would be their only purpose since there are no pegs in them for alignment.

[@thombaz]

Thats make no sense, The holes should be on the other side for this job to be done. I looked up how they do it, the holes are simply there for the cutting and sending part. They start with two pieces of wood cut out the from, sand it ect and they need hr holes to keep the two half in position for the whole time.

[@MrOshirinoana]

It is totally possible they CNC the outside of the lure, too.@@thombaz

[@Mr.Pie93]

Hey friend just want to tell you something. I have seen your son in a few of your videos and he always looks happy! Just remember these are the golden age of his life! Keep making great baits and awesome videos! Your the best!

[@slimmdogg420]

Have you ever seen Bud Stewart's book with his lures in it? There is an X-ray of a Hammer Handle lure. It's very cool and the book is very inspiring for someone who loves making lures!

[@pauljensen8781]

X-ray, now you mention X-ray.

[@RiverCertified]

I'm not gonna lie. I enjoyed seeing that bait cut in half more than I thought I would.

[@JeffVonH]

Excellent! Valuable research and not something that hasn't been done throughout time. You are for sure the first guy that's done this this publicly. Thank-you!

[@thomaspryor8202]

A channel committed to sawing expensive stuff in half to see what it's made of. I'd watch that.

[@TreebeardTTV]

Love the recent uploads! You earned those likes though man! Sitting here in a weird Winter-limbo in Michigan. Too cold for bank fishing, not cold enough for ice fishing.

[@rickyricardo3753]

Michigang

[@carola7893]

Hey we are sort of getting winter stuff here in WI!!

[@andreschiriff4354]

On the last video you were wondering how to make the lead holes in a way that you don't get the lead to come down through the paint. After drilling the lead holes all you have to do is to put a couple holes sideways inside the lead holes and that will make a little arms that holds the lead in place.

[@ObsBrown]

Omg the only person brave enough to cut a 1200 dollar bait in half!!!love this 😀 ❤ always wondered what the inside looked like 👍

[@Jonathan.D]

I'm not sure that it's even the money that mattered to him. More the craftsmanship that went into it. Still, $1,200!!!😫

[@makcatchem9614]

That's because he's the only person that would be able to reassemble and make it Factory new again if you wanted to LOL

[@Fishingmissions827]

Ooooooonnnneeeee daaaaayyyyy! A man from the USA sought out to make the greatest baits for fishing. His journey has just begun.

[@larrywilliams2523]

The holes are positioning holes for some kind of fixture, Jig, machinging tool. I see em a lot in the industry I am in. Great job!.

[@TheChrisfleury1]

Tip for cutting things like this in half. Freeze them in a block of ice and then just cut them while in the block. it holds everything in place and you can get one stable cut.

[@CormacMacCormac]

omg he actually did it! If I had a $1200 lure it would go on the wall. I wouldn't even fish with it.

[@BassThumb88]

Cutting it open shows that at the end of the day it’s still just a piece of wood with a lead belly and some fancy paint… a really, really expensive piece of wood 😅

[@BassThumb88]

Having said that I’m a nervous wreck just throwing a $25 swim bait

[@Jonathan.D]

I would go one step further and leave it on the shelf...in the store! 😄

[@gordonlekfors2708]

as nice looking as some fishing baits are, fishing is a garbage hobby. our oceans are taxed more than enough as it is, and so much fishing line and hooks ends up in nature, maiming and killing birds and other animals.

[@BassThumb88]

@@gordonlekfors2708 cry me a river Greta… the device you used to type that comment is worse for the environment than a couple treble hooks and a spool of monofilament

[@Jonathan.D]

When he started cutting into the bait I thought I could hear a high pitched scream but it wasn't the bait. I think I saw a tear fall softly on the bait. 😂

[@Tyler_B.]

Here’s my theory, all the blanks are drilled for weight the same way and they add more or less lead depending on if it’s a sinking or floating or suspending model

[@sstdiecastracing2372]

You are so close. Each piece of wood will weigh different. Depends on the individual growing environment as they grow.

[@danielkimberly5520]

Those holes are probably for alignment pins for a CNC. The mill the side with the lead cavities first then flip and mill the opposite side.

[@TheUltimateMartin]

exactly what I was going to say, they probably have to do both sides (inside and outside) in 2 operations with a flip and they are locating holes for alignment pins.

[@theariesexperiment4642]

I do believe the modern CNC's of today use a vaccum suction for wooden components. At least the one at the guitar shop I work at does. The gentleman I work for refinishes vintage guitars and also builds new guitars. His CNC is built by company called "ESSA Precision Analog Systems". A German Co. I believe. But to be fair,...its the only one I've ever seen up close or worked with.

[@theariesexperiment4642]

@Daniel Kintigh Hmmm. The 3 biggest guitar company's on the planet Fender, Gibson, and Taylor,( Watched the Factory tours.I had too😊) all use GINORMOUS vaccum CnC machines that can mill multiple bodys at one time. These machines cost millions. But,....I guess when your paying $2800 for a brand new Fender Stratocaster,... you never really think about that stuff.

[@dougney3026]

By seeing you cut this you just got me to subscribe to your channel that's crazy

[@lunkydog]

My thoughts on the holes are to locate them in a fixture and all the profile and gill cutting is done with a CNC mill. You admitted yourself how flawless and clean all the gill plate details were

[@Steelmage99]

I agree. :)

[@machinesandthings9641]

Blows my mind that a $1200 lure exists. I’ve caught fish on as little as a hook with no bait. But if I had $1200 to waste I would just buy bait

[@Hongobogologomo]

For 1200, why even buy bait? Just buy a new rod and catch fish to use as bait. Mindboggling how over complicated fishing is as a sport.

[@donkmeister]

@@Hongobogologomo I'm not an angler (I think I ended up here because I watch a lot of joinery vids) but I live near a river. From what I've seen (as someone who has never fished) it looks like one of those hobbies where you could spend an absolute fortune, still be lusting after "better" gear, and still be no damn good at catching fish! 😀

[@RobinTheBot]

Some big spenders were talking about going after trophy fish. The real big ones are too smart to fall for the cheap stuff, that's how they got so big. They also don't go after small prey, why would you when you weigh as much as a human? So you need a big lure, and you need one that is very very realistic in the way it looks and moves, and since you're serving a niche market you're paying a premium for every step.

[@qz2026]

@@RobinTheBot Not so fast. If you've ever watched any of Ben Milligan's videos you would see him use very expensive swim baits but also $25 large swim baits made by 6th Sense. Bottom line is that there is no clear and significant increase in productivity from the cheaper to the ridiculously overpriced examples. It's called marketing. There will always be someone willing to pay what the advertiser says is the best. Been selling snake oil for thousands of years.

[@flemingsoutdooradventures3122]

My dad would tell me about his dad my grandfather making lures out of cow bone like from the hip bones and the big part of the leg. Could you make one like that. My granddad also made bone spoons to fish with how about that idea

[@flemingsoutdooradventures3122]

I had 53 bones lures in the year 2001 someone went in my garage and stole all of them. They were from the early 1900's. PS: they did work.

[@jrblanke]

"Still a proud owner"...hahaha. Had me cracking up.

[@nielsie86]

the 1st second squeak in the vid gave me goosebumps

[@mechachrist]

Use the wood from this one to make your own lures.

[@bensprink9943]

You should make some saltwater lures. Molded shrimp and crabs, mullet, pinfish, croaker swimbaits. Stuff to catch tarpon, snook, redfish and speckled seatrout.

[@stevebrockway4738]

Now that was interesting. Lure reviews are cool, but you had said once that you might do a rod build. I am for that.

[@chucknasty8090]

You should train like five guys to sit around and make your signature glide bait or something….I’m sure you’d make bank and people would be all over it. I’m sure you’ve probably thought about it, too, but you should do it, man. You’re in the perfect position to do something like that. You could provide hundreds of people with quality lures they like and make a ton of money.

[@Matt-md1xt]

You gotta do the manifold swimbait lure next. I'd be curious if it's the same

[@R2D242D]

That is such a bad ass cut away display.

[@wnated]

This is more interesting then I thought initially. Really surprised by what was inside and how it was put together. I would recommend some Rapala lures and also you should wear a mask when opening these things, who knows what trash they put in there and it's toxic make up. Thanks for the videos as always and keep them coming!

[@thatsmallrockshop]

Rapala balsa can be split open with a good utilty knife. The plastic ones can also be split open with a good utility knife and not just rapalas. I have split in half alot of lures to study over the yeara. First rapala i split in half was over 20 years ago.

[@BaldurtheImpious]

He is so humble I love it

[@paxmowa]

I already loved what you where doing, but now that you've reached 500.000 viewers you're thinking of throwing shade towards lesser known builders. You're a truly remarkable person, an inspiration to the rest of us.

[@timdown4932]

I've never in my life successfully fished or given one second of thought to lures, but this was incredibly compelling. Cut more stuff in half!

[@Jonathan.D]

He can start with my ex! 👍😂

[@MichaelBrewick]

Yeah!

[@fxpestoperator5527]

Never seen a fish filleted this way! Awesome Brother!!!!!!!

[@Bilbo0472]

This video is very very very interesting ! I thought Roman Made owner was kind of the Jeff Koons of the fishing world... And he is !! Selling wooden lures made on a CNC router with an automotive clear finish, as "handmade lures" and at the highest prices ever !!! The roman made lures are cool swimbaits with a very JDM look, but, no rounded carving (just thick engraving). There are so many great lure crafters who make carved lures with refined details and passion alone in their garage... And you can have those genius works of art for a fraction of a roman made swimbait !!! THANK YOU FOR SHOWING US THAT VIDEO !!

[@tawlguy123]

You should review one of the big handmade lures for massive fish like GT's

[@Alvaro.240]

Just a tip but you probably know it when you cut or drill steel put a little bit of water or oil constantly to have lubricated the blade or drill. Just for your own security and for make your tools last longer. I mean i was suffering more when you put your head close when you was looking the cut. I saw really bad things when you put a lot of tension to the blade and brakes flying everywhere.

[@jeredcizek5017]

love the channel man keep up the amazing content ❤️

[@jordonreiche5430]

You should carefully remove some of the lead and glue in some small magnets that blend in then you can hang it on the wall all together so you can see the gorgeous paint job and pull it off when you want

[@johnsimpson2069]

Made some nice fillets! With built-in cedar planks for grilling

[@ririraychannel8571]

Lets get this video to 50k likes guys, cmon! Much love from the Philippines!

[@gateauderiz1316]

I think it's kind of sad that they are "normalized", specialy for their ridiculous price. Your baits have way more personality, and are all unique in they own way in my opinions. Keep up the good stuff !

[@chucknasty8090]

They have to be, man. They’re produced on a pretty decent scale. The customer has to be able to expect the same thing from each one.

[@gateauderiz1316]

@@chucknasty8090 Is their really a decent demand and public for thousands dollars baits ? If it's the case I guess I learned something today ?

[@briggshome7012]

Mystery holes; for fitting precisely onto a jig for routing out lead pockets/roughing out shape of lure (odd shape is dangerous to hold in a saw). plugs covering small lead adjustments PROBABLY after lure is sanded to final dimensions.

[@djsoutdoors50]

That was some intense bandsawing😆

[@cotydinsmore4868]

The holes are likely for fitting the blocks on a jig to make cutting the lure body quick, easy and symmetrical

[@t3hPoundcake]

It looks like the holes are locating pin slots for when they use some kind of CNC to do some work on it. Being that they are on the inside like that it makes it look like the entire profile of the bait is CNC machined, which is weird considering how expensive it is.

[@Capt.Jiggly]

I have a challenge for you on your next lure, a Barreleye Fish. I think you could make it look incredible.

[@chrisp7641]

I seen the thumbnail and just about cried.

[@nateflint1334]

now you have to do a one-day with the wood from that lure...

[@R2D242D]

You won our appreciation with that scratch it my friend.

[@Placeholder476]

1. Tie treble hook onto line 2. Fill beer can with pebbles 3. Crush can flat long wise 4. Bend can around line so that treble hook is exposed in rear of can in typical lure configuation 5. Catch the big one 6. Stop at bank on way home. Deposit 1200 dollars.

[@governmentcheese7726]

LOL... the holes are for the painting process. they likely have small stands in their shop that allow each side to fit onto while painting and the finish coat. then hung up in a drying room.

[@ThomasMusic2010]

Request: Show us how to make a mostly soft plastic lure that has a diving/wobble lip.

[@davidmedina5915]

The best $1000 a minute I seen spent!

[@charliebowen5071]

The peg holes are for mounting to a plate the running a cnc… it’s a temporary measure to fix it in place

[@southernindianaoutdoors8591]

Make a lure from the other half!!! A lure from another lure! Epic!!

[@marthapena7564]

Merry Christmas and. Happy New Year! To you and your friends and family.

[@Rene-eg1lr]

Good that you are back

[@ericneedham3136]

I want to see the inside of a KGB Chad Shad or Legend. The action and hype the company has gotten herr lately is amazing. They works and swim so amazingly. I need to know what is inside!

[@maplehouseknives]

Wow you actually cut it up! Bet that was painful for the maker to watch, definitely worth a 👍!

[@Nerotique]

Marling Baits: "I've reached wood." Me: "That's what she said!"

[@barneyedwards9427]

That was very entertaining, glad it was you and not me cutting an expensive lure in half, thanks for doing that, now we know.

[@leyterisntoukos9380]

You should make a review of the saltwater lures of "Jack Fin"

[@the_grand_tourer]

I used to work as in a field sports shop ... we say we used to sell two sorts of fishing lures, ones to catch fish, and the rest to catch fishermen, this is the latter.

[@bicalijd_pierfishing9652]

Beautiful beautiful inside of that bait agree with you

[@jasonbish3282]

Idk how you make me laugh so hard but you do every time

[@jonathanlamontagne1731]

Thanks man from a baitmaker ! We all cut bait to see how there built . But i would have never cut a 1200$ bait ! Learn from this video ! Specially to see that the lead height into the bait is higher and in a straight line ! Wow . Need to try that now . Big love from JL lure ;)

[@jonathanlamontagne1731]

And by the way . Smuttly dog are also king off weighted that way . Standar led path and then he just add some lead to ajust the bait swing . Thays why , in my opinion , smuttly are the goat glide bait .

[@RobertHEllis]

“I have reached wood” could be used to describe so many things. Getting through the lure paint with a sanding block is not the way I thought I would hear it first.

[@RobertHEllis]

That was plugged by other wood also qualifies

[@shawnsrepairs9514]

A man of your word. I like that.

[@unicornbaits1622]

Id have to say a majority of the bait is done on a cnc kind of machine. Only thing done by hand is the lead pouring, sanding and paint. Would definitely make sense for their lack of detail.

[@daniellindholm]

What person have the question "Whats inside a $1200 fishing lure?" pop up in their mind. Okay, okay... im not really a fishing type of guy, so my questions are more like "What is a fishing lure and how could it possibly cost $1200". I guess you are way past that, so no critisism here. I enjoyed the video!

[@GlobalProsperityGroup]

You should have sanded the sides of the lure to see if those holes went all the way through. I believe the holes go all the way through for using when balancing it with lead. Then they apply the finish.

[@ntf543]

Wallace decoys has some amazing spearing decoys that move really well he also has non traditional wobbler style baits

[@JONNIE_ROCKER]

👍👍 Thanx for sharing, And have a Merry Christmas Nate and family

[@keithz411]

You should go back and sand the side of the bait also( the side not seen in your case) to see if they inserted the weight through the bait. The lead looks stacked..

[@dbomber69]

You should mount the other half on a plaque and raffle it off for charity. Make the plaque underneath the body of the lure out of clear resin so you can flip it over and look inside it. Just an idea.

[@aldinhogan2491]

You should put magnets in both sides to keep the bait together

[@judycarlsen7707]

After the tail split like it did, a thought would be to simply try and separate the two halves of the from using some sort of tool with a small hammer, to spit the body apart rather than using the band saw? Just a thought.

[@paulsbentpole7666]

Whoo let's go Narc Baits Rat at the end!! Love 🇨🇦 made!

[@cjsomething4995]

My amazement comes from the fact you bought a $1200 lure like it makes a difference to the fish.

[@shobboxx]

LEE LURES!!!! today's angler KZbin channel. He's a musky bait builder.

[@dougney3026]

I want to see you remake into something really good 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@pootd2893]

For those of you who have not watched the video when you read this it gets easier to watch the longer it goes on.

[@erickking1026]

I think the peg hols are drilled by CNC along with the lead cavities, and afterwards it is flipped over and the holes align with reference pins on the cnc table while the rest of the outer shape and contours are CNC'd

[@douglasfur3808]

Putting the weight in as bar stock gives 100% control of the weight. It also means no hot lead releasing who knows what kind of fumes. Something to think about. Find some yayhoo who recycles lead and have him sand cast some rough rods... maybe trade lures for lead?

[@garymason2415]

All right go for it. Always waiting on your videos, this is gonna be a great one. Gonna pause it and go get some snaks, lol

[@rural4174]

I suggest Black Canoe Lure company. Hand made balsa wood crankbaits. I suggest him because he's in the same fishing group I'm in and I would like to see him get more attention.

[@alexwaite4838]

they use a mortice machine and premade pieces of lead, a very interesting take

[@KayakMike]

I don't make lures - but these past two videos were awesome.

[@williamlee8248]

Definitely do lure reviews

[@solidpunch1]

The holes are for mounting the half for painting

[@cbagg6]

Holes are for a holder when routing / rounding edges maybe.

[@Brandon_Balentine]

Review idea: Top water frogs. I always talk to my buddies about them because they always seem like a good idea to fish in the pads, but the hook up and landing ratio is something awful!

[@sj1roese]

Just a guess on the small holes in the body...I would guess that maybe they are locating holes for pins on a fixture when they mill the outside profile of the bait. Most likely an A - side, B -side type of machining process on a CNC mill with the flat side being the A side. That is not a "hand made" bait no matter what anyone says. Hand tuned...most likely, but certainly not hand made the way you do it.

[@AK-jt7ug]

I suspect they were working to match the rotational inertia on multiple axes. This accurate representation of inertial distribution likely recreates specific movements familiar to predators further triggering them to pursue the lure. Also of course the upright position of the fish.

[@ClaytonDarwin]

Holes are for CNC indexing.

[@mayortomsoy]

Lead particles, best breakfast.

[@J-VT]

I like the yodel in your voice

[@MimiFishFish]

you could make a Christmas lure. i like the idea of a reindeer lure and maybe with santa on the back.