Shad GlideBait: wooden fishing lure making from start to finish.

I really did enjoy this wooden shad glide bait lure making project. Follow along with me on this step by step how to video as I show you how to make one of these glide baits from start to finish. I am especially pleased with the natural movement and amazing action of this custom bait, sure to catch the eye of any bass!
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[@davedelany2116]

The quality of your work is second to none 👌 absolute perfection 🙌👌

[@zimmtex]

Wow, thank you!

[@brianjones866]

Tiger trout 👍🏽

[@zimmtex]

Great suggestion!

[@65FullMoon83]

@@zimmtex This one gets my vote!

[@garylawlor2288]

Delighted you liked my tip, I am buzzing for the shout out 🙂. My eye light up when I seen the bottle of IPA on your desk 🤣. Absolutely stunning lure, your work is top class. Beautiful swimming action too 👍

[@zimmtex]

Well thank you! I appreciate your support and input!

[@allancunningham6019]

4th a angel 🐠 fish...that's a good looking fish..

[@zimmtex]

Thanks for the suggestion, I will add it to my list!

[@Sarge102]

Great job…bass!

[@zimmtex]

Thank you!

[@capfit]

Salmon Trout

[@zimmtex]

Thanks for voting!

[@Straight0uttaCrofton]

na na na na na na na na fish-ING!

[@zimmtex]

Thanks for watching!

[@mrflytyerpinewood3708]

Your attention to detail is just impeccable.....or rather INSANE. That glider would work for our European pike I reckon. Hats off!

[@zimmtex]

Thank you very much, I really appreciate it!

[@user-fd7my4sn9s]

Enjoyed the glide bait would like to see you make a crank bait crappie

[@zimmtex]

Thank you so much for watching and for your suggestion! A crappie might be fun!

[@emiltidstrand8006]

Would love to see you making a bream or roach softbait!

[@zimmtex]

Well, I have yet to dive into soft baits, but I will certainly put it on the list. Thanks for your suggestion and for watching!

[@emiltidstrand8006]

@@zimmtex awesome work btw!

[@thebest3858]

god how beautiful it is !!

[@zimmtex]

Many thanks!

[@daverenfro6043]

Love the paint.

[@zimmtex]

Thank you!

[@djradrs199]

( new Liker / Subscriber ) I Luv watching these kind of videos,,, not only does it show you what's all involved in the making of a quality baits .. but also shows off the skills of the builders 👊👍 I've been tying swim & football jigs for personal use for over a yr and found it rewarding when a nice looking product results that's of sellable quality ...a couple months ago I went down the rabbit of Air Brushing Lures So much more skill is involved in set up and Painting , so I truly Appreciate your work and look fwd from learning from the best out here 🤟

[@zimmtex]

Wow! Thank you very much for your kind words. Welcome to the channel!

[@mikefilicko667]

You can seal the wood with super thin super glue. Cheaper than insta cure. I vote for Bass

[@zimmtex]

Great information, thank you for sharing and for voting!

[@davidschaub3423]

I would like to see a brown trout or Rainbow carving. You are very talented. Keep it up!

[@zimmtex]

Great suggestion, thank you!

[@fishingwithhouse]

Amazing talent . Something tells me that one would be perfect for the clear waters of the strip pit.

[@zimmtex]

Thank you, I bet you're right! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@fishingwithhouse]

@@zimmtex I left a message on your website too

[@alirezaalahmad6030]

Tank you dear Mr. Every time o see yuor video,l happy very much. God save you and your family 😍😍🙏🙏❤

[@zimmtex]

Thank you! I appreciate your support!

[@Glock-1]

Awesome work

[@zimmtex]

Thank you!

[@iancameron198]

Can't wait to watch your fish sculptures

[@zimmtex]

Thanks, I am excited to get started!

[@jostlerluresfishnadventure]

Awesome video

[@zimmtex]

Thank you!

[@stevewaggoner8237]

That bait looks sick!!

[@zimmtex]

Thank you very much!

[@davidbarrett6642]

You make it look so easy! Awesome work

[@zimmtex]

Thank you very much!

[@colbylivingston4319]

Very nice sir!

[@zimmtex]

Thank you!

[@raphaeltixier9398]

Bieautiful work's

[@zimmtex]

Thank you!

[@65FullMoon83]

BRAVO! Excellent! 😊 👍

[@zimmtex]

Thanks!

[@KueInternationalThailand]

Good job welcome to Thailand

[@zimmtex]

Thank you for watching!

[@hmpizmak7682]

Like Your job, 👍

[@zimmtex]

Thank you!

[@lureblanks]

What a stunning paintjob and lure build! Wow!

[@zimmtex]

Glad you like it!

[@masrizalangler]

The best

[@zimmtex]

Thanks!

[@gabifishing642]

Excellent video Well done Champion

[@zimmtex]

Thank you very much!

[@speed47racer]

Awesome work as always! Great to see a craftsman produce beautiful pieces.

[@zimmtex]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@alien90nxs]

A really nice job, beautiful colors and what else? spectacular

[@zimmtex]

Thank you very much!

[@ldssg1562]

It turned out excelent! Nice selection of colours, and the action is very goos too! I would like to see a Trout sculpture, but bass and bluegill are also nice idea. 👍🏻

[@zimmtex]

Thank you, I appreciate your vote and support!

[@freedomofabird]

brilliant and you have so much skill in so many areas of work.

[@zimmtex]

Thanks, I really appreciate it!

[@patrickfox9470]

Amazing craftsmanship. The lure turned out great and I enjoyed watching every step and learning a lot. I'll definitely apply some of the things I learned to the next bait that I make! Thanks! 👍

[@zimmtex]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting! I'm glad you found it interesting.

[@wasntPete]

Great video, I like how you glue the lead weights on to check the sink rate. Love the action excellent lure.

[@zimmtex]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it!

[@spotxlures]

A rainbow trout would be a the way to go🇦🇺

[@zimmtex]

Thank you! FYI trout is in the lead at the moment.

[@leehowell4258]

That is one good looking bait! I like the indentions you made on the segment hardware to recess that eye a little more. May have to try that technique! And the fin painting!! Wow!! For the fish display I think the Salmon or a rainbow trout would be cool to see!

[@zimmtex]

Thank you! Give that joint method a try; I've tried several and am liking this one the best.

[@alphanumeric7523]

I would like to see a salmon/trout design they can be very attractive to the eye.

[@zimmtex]

Thank you, I appreciate your vote!

[@striperhunter-ic2wt]

Nice action I vote for a trout sculpture, maybe a golden

[@zimmtex]

Thanks for watching & voting!

[@johnbittinger7590]

Awesome lure and great action! One trick I found to speed up making my twist hardware was to screw a screw hook into the side of my work bench and use that to twist the wires around.

[@zimmtex]

Thanks! Sounds like a nice trick!

[@JonJonsOutdoors]

You make it look so easy! Started making my own this week! Unfortunately my old cheap band saw’s bolt assembly snapped and had to stop mid way. New band saw gets here tomorrow and I hope my first attempt is 1/2 as good as your lures!! Doing a bluegill w 2 joints and a couple crawlers. Hoping I can make a business of it in the next year. Appreciate all your vids as they help us rooks a ton! Thanks jj

[@zimmtex]

Thank you so much for watching and for your support! Sorry to hear about your saw. Best wishes on your lure making journey!

[@iscasartesanaldepesca]

Ficou excelente está isca articulada e as cores ficaram bem naturais

[@zimmtex]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@MarcosMVlures]

Youre getting very very good at this. Its a beautifull lure with a great action! I would like you to do a Golden Dorado sometime! Keep up the nice work!

[@zimmtex]

Great suggestion! Thank you for your support!

[@jakenunes-mq1sc]

Bass

[@zimmtex]

Thanks for voting!

[@katiemcmullen5406]

Salmon lure

[@zimmtex]

Thanks!

[@edgotbait]

I like your bait ! But I think you need to get your self a few syringe bottles with blunt needles for your CA glue .more control plus you can put baking soda in one and use the baking soda like a liquid kind of again more control Amazon like $15

[@zimmtex]

Interesting idea, thanks for the tip!

[@tmetz44]

Salmon

[@zimmtex]

Thanks!

[@mikefilicko667]

Also I use qtips for my shad dots. Much more consistent

[@zimmtex]

Thanks for the TIP!

[@leroysmith9455]

Nice looking glide. I’d like to see some world record replica carvings. Marling baits did a world record rock bass carving.

[@zimmtex]

Thanks for the suggestion, I will put it on my list! I appreciate your support!

[@ozzieguillen1109]

There’s gotta some saturated fat in that bad boy. As always nice lure and action. Bluegill is my vote

[@zimmtex]

For sure! Thanks for your support and for voting!

[@pmm422]

I find that a layer or two of clear coat on the lure before I paint it smooths out the foil wrinkles enough that the paint doesn't accentuate the foil creases. You could even mist the scales first to highlight them. He looks great by the way very nice lure!

[@zimmtex]

Great tip! Thank your for watching!

[@detexoutdoors2509]

I’ve found that if I do that, I loose all the details that I carved when I come back and paint over it

[@pmm422]

@@detexoutdoors2509 yup agreed it does reduce detail I've even gone so far as to just paint the seams to minimize that foil transition.

[@TheArtisticAngler]

You can make a stencil out of tape for the shad dots.

[@zimmtex]

Great tip, thanks! Sometimes I use a hole punch and a scrap piece of paper.

[@TheArtisticAngler]

@@zimmtex 👍

[@brianjones866]

I miss the material list you had in the description Anyways great build 👍🏽

[@zimmtex]

I still have it, just moved it to my website. It's easier for me to update it there than in each video description. Thanks for watching!

[@brianjones866]

@@zimmtex awesome I will look for it👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@pixlMan828]

thanks for that alcohol tip Gary..

[@zimmtex]

No problem, glad you found it useful!

[@seancline8130]

brook trout

[@zimmtex]

Thanks!

[@tomc.outdoors993]

Carve the bass. I think it would be so cool.

[@zimmtex]

Thanks for voting!

[@r.guardia9107]

How about some of the waterborne 2k finishes to seal the lure instead of glue or polyurethane? Renner, Milesi, Centurion are a few who make such a product. All of which are much tougher than traditional polyurethane.

[@zimmtex]

Thanks for the tip, I will look into that!

[@labtrainer09]

Hey Mike. Are you moved in yet? I'm sure that I am not alone in sorely missing your excellent lure-making videos! Hope all goes well . . .

[@zimmtex]

Well, I'm not moved yet. It's been a slow process but I have dug a few things out of storage and am working on one now. Hopefully I can start putting out new videos fairly regularly now. I really appreciate your support!

[@zandreaeslick1072]

Hi Zimmtex.. thank you for your channel and all that you share, Could you tell me where you get the metal mesh you use to transfer to the silver tape? thank you

[@zimmtex]

You bet! I have links to most of the products I use on my website: www.zimmtexlures.com/productlinks

[@rafafrias509]

Bass sculpture, please!

[@zimmtex]

Thanks!

[@fredsfinecreations4523]

Lovin' it, as always. One thing I'm struggling with, is to keep epoxy out of the eye recess and lip slot, when doing a midcoat after foiling. Any tips?

[@zimmtex]

It is difficult for sure; I try to brush out as much as I can before it cures. I'm really starting to lean towards not using midcoats on anything with lots of detail for that very reason. Thanks for watching!

[@CrimsonWillowBaitCo.]

Next, make a snake lure lol

[@zimmtex]

Thanks for the idea, I will put it on my list.

[@brandonthompson9608]

Carving the tiny scales on a trout would be torture, so definitely do a trout. Everyone does rainbow but I've not seen as many brook trout sculptures.

[@zimmtex]

Are you trying to torture me? Ha, ha! Thanks for watching and voting!

[@brandonthompson9608]

@@zimmtex ha🤣 , it's really satisfying to watch in high speed. All most makes me want to try it, maybe one day.

[@channelcats7041]

you should make a 6 inch subway sandwich glidebait...

[@zimmtex]

Thanks for the idea and for watching!

[@paleozon]

Hello Mike. Great video as always. Here is a recommendation for you to take the guess work out of weighing your lures. Check out the Engineered Angler's work on KZbin. He's an Engineer who loves fishing and lure-making. He shows his method of figuring out, pretty much, the exact weight needed for different desired lure behaviors, slow-sinking, fast-sinking etc. He uses some Math/Physics based on wood/material's density and volume.

[@zimmtex]

Hello there! Thanks for the tip, he's a great builder. I appreciate your comment and support!

[@kbye5323]

Your work is beautiful! Just a quick question though. Could you not find bigger scissors? Every time I watch your videos and see those things I think they are hedge trimmers. 😁 Keep up the amazing work!

[@zimmtex]

Thank you for watching! Actually I think the next size up are the kind of scissors they use for grand opening ceremonies. Ha ha!

[@pastmasters9591]

Well done! But honestly I love how Marling screws up sometimes. Not much into the exact perfect science of bait making. Gets a little boring

[@zimmtex]

Thank you for your comment. I assure you I screw up plenty; perhaps I should include more of that in my final edits. If you're not making mistakes, you're not learning anything new.

[@kodypokraka988]

I was wondering what that ball shaped bit you used to create the mouth on the wooden popper you made a couple years ago. I did not comment on that video because I thought it would take a long time for you to see it because the video was posted a while ago. Im am also trying to make a wooden popper and I have been trying to find out what that thing is called.

[@zimmtex]

Hi Kody, thanks for your question. It's called a sphere burr. You can find links to most of the stuff I use from my website: www.zimmtexlures.com/productlinks

[@user-fd4kn2jy2m]

Trout

[@zimmtex]

Thanks!

[@chuckbailey7200]

What are the angles used when you make the V cuts? It looks somewhere between 20-30 degrees per side, (which would leave the V at 120 to 140 degrees), am I close? And do you then sand the back half if the bait at a steeper angle to allow more side to side action? Thanks! Good stuff!

[@zimmtex]

I use 30 degrees most of the time. I will sometimes widen the angle on the rear piece with the sander, but most often I just rely on a fairly wide gap created by the hardware. Thanks for your question and interest!

[@vakhtang86]

Please add a drawing of the bait with dimensions to the video

[@zimmtex]

Thanks for watching!

[@roywright5485]

Yeah! Shad glide bait! Is it for sell? Big baits for big fish!!

[@zimmtex]

Sorry, not for sale; but I appreciate your interest and support!

[@glantz3948]

What is your favorite epoxy to clear coat with, also do you have any experience clear coating over vvinyl stick on fins and faces, having a hard time with fish eyes over the vinyl.

[@zimmtex]

I'm really liking TruCoat. I've used it over adhesive vinyl without any problems. I've had problems with adhesive eyes coming off when I clearcoat. That's why I use instacure on them now.

[@troyceharmon2556]

I've been watching your videos foe months. Wondering where you got the screen you use for the scales. I've been looking and all I can find that's close is kwikmesh. Thanks can keep up the videos

[@zimmtex]

Thank you for watching! I've got links to most of the products I use on my website: www.ZimmtexLures.com If you click on product links and scroll down to Tools of the Trade its near the bottom of Painting & Finishing.

[@troyceharmon2556]

Thanks for the link. I finally found some aluminum car grill mesh in 6mm x 3mm. Thanks again

[@kylesimmons8408]

At 7:08 how are you getting the pencil to transfer through the paper template onto the wood?

[@zimmtex]

Great question! I trace the lines on both sides of the paper with my pencil. Then when I trace over it again on the wood, it leaves a mark. Thanks for watching!

[@jeremybeatenbaugh3269]

Out of all the lures I've seen you make, I want this one the most. Just let me know if you need my address to send it to me. My 8 yr old loves big baits for bass. He not so good at catching them yet. Great video once again.

[@zimmtex]

Ha! I'm glad you like it. I'm not so good at catching either! Thanks for watching!

[@jonathanrittmeier4933]

Hey, great lure like allways. I'm sorry for my english, but i have a question. You often foil your lures. I love to Do so too, but my target fish is pike and after a few pike strikes the pikes Hit the cleacoat and some air gets between the coat and the foil. Is there any way to awoid this? Thanks for your great videos

[@zimmtex]

Hello! Unfortunately there is not much you can do about that because pike are pretty rough on lures. You can try a two part epoxy clearcoat like I do (multiple coats). If you are already doing that, you might consider switching to a silver paint instead of foil. While silver paint is not as shiny as foil, it would probably hold up a little better.

[@jonathanrittmeier4933]

Thank you, I'm doing all the thinks you say. But it is also good to hear, that it is a normal problem and not me.

[@shombarrientos3510]

What kinda wood do you use to carve

[@zimmtex]

I believe this one is made from basswood but I think poplar would also be a good choice. Thanks for watching!

[@MarcosMVlures]

Hey, were did you vanish? Everything OK? We miss your videos

[@zimmtex]

I'm still here. I've been moving so most of my stuff is still packed up. I'm going to release a new video on Friday. Hopefully I can get back to making videos more regularly. Thanks for the support!

[@noreastangler3755]

What size blade and tpi are you using on your bandsaw? I always run into issues cutting the side profile with poplar like you did.

[@zimmtex]

I cut this one with a 1/4" x 6 tpi blade and cut slowly. If I'm making more curvy cuts on thinner wood, I use a 1/8" x 14 tpi blade.

[@noreastangler3755]

@@zimmtex definitely have to go slow when that blade is going through 3” of poplar. Does you blade ever bend on you on the curves or is it just a matter of cutting slower?

[@zimmtex]

Sorry, I am just now seeing your reply. Sometimes it bends; going slower helps. I also don't like to cut right up to the pencil line. I try to leave a little space, then sand the rest off.

[@Walknthebanks]

What sort of lead melting pot do you use

[@zimmtex]

I use a Lee Precision lead pot. You can find it at the link below under 'Hardware': www.zimmtexlures.com/productlinks

[@shombarrientos3510]

How did you makes those weights

[@zimmtex]

So I drill into a scrap board with fostner bits and pour the hot lead into the holes. When they cool, I knock them out by wacking the board on the floor. I plan on making a tutorial video about ballasting which will include that soon.

[@shombarrientos3510]

@@zimmtex please do I’ve been inspired to start making resin glides.

[@roywright5485]

Can you please link the source for the foil that you use.

[@zimmtex]

No problem: www.homedepot.com/p/Shurtape-1-88-in-x-50-yds-Aluminum-Foil-Repair-Duct-Tape-241581/301296670

[@Lilith-Rose]

I'd be very interested to know if anyone has used b72 paraloid resin to seal wood for a bait. It's a type of acrylic resin used in conservation and fossil prepping that you dissolve in acetone then paint onto the surface. It would cause issues to polycarbonate if you used it over that since that doesn't like solvents but otherwise I could see it becoming a baitmakers favourite if used correctly

[@zimmtex]

That is interesting, I honestly have not ever heard of that. I appreciate your comment.

[@Lilith-Rose]

@@zimmtex as with other things it's always worth testing on a scrap piece incase it increases off gassing issues with paint and clearcoat. Acetone is a very volatile solvent so it should all evaporate very quickly, and one of the primary uses of this resin is as a consolidant for crumbly or delicate materials since it plasticises them rapidly and is easily reversible unlike resins that rely on a chemical reaction to set (like a two part epoxy for example). I use it personally for preserving fossils, especially those that are susceptible to atmospheric moisture and while watching this the thought just crossed my mind. I know it is used in furniture conservation and in higher concentration can even be combined with microballoons as a filler according to the data sheet although that's not something I have personally explored yet

[@surfcat2051]

Is that stuff intended to be submerged in water? It sounds like it should work but I don't know anyone that has used it. I know you can use various solvents with it but being that acetone is commonly used I would think a ventilation system would be advisable. ETOH is an option I suppose but how much does that affect drying/curing time? Another question I would pose is how does it behave with paint? Is is expensive? Are you suggesting it just as a sealer or as a top coat as well?

[@Lilith-Rose]

@@surfcat2051 a lot of those questions would need testing to answer, I'm not an expert just someone who uses it, and like anything you really need to try it to find out. The two things I can say is that it is relatively inexpensive if you buy it in pellet form and make it up yourself (if purchased from the right place like a conservation supply website in the full tubs rather than ebay where it is priced ridiculously for small amounts to target people new to the hobby) and I was suggesting trying it strictly as a sealer only since a solvent based clearcoat over paint would be an absolute nightmare to use.

[@Luremaker81]

Do a crappie

[@zimmtex]

Thank you for the suggestion, I will put it on my list.

[@user-uc4rt8dv6y]

👍what signing pen?

[@zimmtex]

It's just a Pilot gel pen. It works pretty good, but it takes a while to dry.

[@iniaiskandar2504]

Google I lekas itu is ...my frend

[@zimmtex]

Thank you for watching!

[@veoveo843]

Hello! can you tell me the truecoat's gram mix formula?

[@zimmtex]

You bet, they reccomend 32g Part B to 37g Part A. So to scale that for your project you can start with Part B first (approximately half of what you think you need) and multiply that by 1.16 to get the amount of Part A you need.

[@veoveo843]

@@zimmtex thanks

[@user-he9ro2kq7i]

Can i buy one somewhere 😮.

[@zimmtex]

Unfortunately I do not currently sell lures, but I will let you know if that changes. Tgank you, I really appreciate your interest and support!

[@user-he9ro2kq7i]

@@zimmtex you need to this is onw of the best looking Baits ive seen

[@zimmtex]

Thank you very much!

[@jermiejoelhernandez7465]

Do you sell any of the baits?

[@zimmtex]

Sorry, I do not currently sell lures but I will definately let you know if that changes!

[@amishjim]

Megalodon

[@zimmtex]

Thanks for the idea, I will put it on my list.

[@detexoutdoors2509]

It’s a little frustrating seeing how seemingly easy your lure design comes to you lol…. I I will draw and erase every line like 100 times. Typically after I get the rough shape down, I will re-draw it on a new piece of paper because I’ve almost ruined the page with all my erasing 😅

[@zimmtex]

If it makes you feel better, I also erase ans redraw often. I just don't show all of it because my video would be four hours long. Thanks for watching!

[@shadowz_.3035]

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[@zimmtex]

Thanks for watching!

[@mirsadmemic5863]

Many steps you do opposite and hiding. Do not know you do that on purpose or you do no know right way

[@zimmtex]

Not sure what you are asking but thanks for watching!

[@kojo2202]

Trout

[@zimmtex]

Thanks!