Swimbait Luresmithing - making a wooden trout fishing lure

[@waynesammyswingle6107]

That is just beautiful and you make it look so easy. I hope you catch a huge brown trout with that. Several in fact. Good luck and thanks for the video. I enjoys the videos like this one.

[@zimmtex]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it!

[@giulianoaireti5943]

This is art! Donatello approves 😎

[@zimmtex]

Thank you!

[@Straight0uttaCrofton]

you luresmithed the hell out of that one!

[@zimmtex]

Many thanks!

[@CincyFishDudes]

That opening song is just beautiful.

[@zimmtex]

Thanks!

[@djradrs199]

that's a thing of BEAUTY !!!

[@zimmtex]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@DMcreator65]

Bagus sekali teman... tutorialnya cara membuat lure... terimakasih video nya..

[@zimmtex]

Thanks for your interest and support!

[@darrellsparkmanjr.982]

Just watched this video I am trying so hard to make my own baits. This thing had amazing action you done an amazing job on it. Now if I can get just one done lol .!!!!!

[@zimmtex]

You can do it!

[@vanaukentim]

Somehow I missed this when posted. What an incredible bait! One of the best yet.

[@zimmtex]

Thank you very much!

[@richjageman3976]

I really like how you do the foil step and weigh the lead before just drilling holes and filling them. Great looking lure!

[@zimmtex]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@frankschreier1634]

Great as usual.

[@zimmtex]

Glad you think so!

[@speed47racer]

Awesome as always!!

[@zimmtex]

Many thanks!

[@TheSwimbaitGrind]

That was a really cool build, I just got 4 Tokyo trout swimbaits which are very similar to this bait you made.

[@zimmtex]

Thanks! I love trout lures, thinking of making some more.

[@aaronk4310]

Nicely done sir

[@zimmtex]

Many thanks!

[@labtrainer09]

Welcome back, Mike! Trust me, you've been missed, but you have clearly picked up right where you left off; this brown trout is a beauty, in its looks AND swimming action. It's also great to see again the Zimmtex methods that none of the other KZbin lure-makers use, namely hot-gluing your cutoffs back on to give you a flat surface on which to base your next passes through the band saw-including those for the angled joint cuts in your swimbaits. I can't for the life of me understand why everybody else insists on doing the latter with guide blocks and a hand saw. I switched immediately after watching your technique. My only addition is that I "borrow" the miter gauge from my table saw for those angle cuts. I have a wooden extension on the face of mine, and I simply attach a temporary stop block to it in order to ensure that both angle cuts start at the same point along each side of the bait. Works every time-and very quickly. (I also use the band saw for my tail slot.) In any event, I hope we can look forward to weekly postings now that you're back in action. All the best, Chris

[@zimmtex]

Thank you for watching and for commenting! You will see me trying all kinds of methods on this channel if you go through my videos. Sometimes I will settle on a method that I feel works the best for me, but I like to try new things. My bandsaw does have a miter gage which I uses, but I think maybe my hand was covering it so you couldn't see it. I am way not steady enough to freehand those angles! Now that I have my shop up and running I will be able to post more regularly. However, I do have a long term project that I am working on that is slowing me down a little bit. When it's done I think it will be big for the channel. It's a project on the magnitude of the baby seal lure in terms of uniqueness and detail. Thanks a million for stopping by and for your support!

[@labtrainer09]

@@zimmtex Just for the record, I've been a staunch follower since you posted your very first lure-making video! i haven't missed a single one. You have worked hard and come a long way, Mike. I can't wait to see what you come up with in the coming months and years. Just don't run over any more of your lures with the lawnmower!

[@terrywade7346]

Wow beautiful

[@zimmtex]

Thank you so much!

[@SCPrepper1]

Beautiful

[@zimmtex]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@af4od02]

That swimbait is so good looking, I could never fish it.

[@zimmtex]

Thanks! I made this one to go after big brown trout in October. Hopefully I will get the chance to do so.

[@JoshHL101]

Amazing as always!

[@zimmtex]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@celix073]

Amazing work 👍🎣🎣

[@zimmtex]

Many thanks!

[@pmm422]

Nice looking lure well done!

[@zimmtex]

Thank you!

[@TheArtisticAngler]

Really cool lure! You might just get your big trout with that.

[@zimmtex]

Thanks, I hope so!

[@colbylivingston4319]

Your an amazing artist sir . Thanks for the video

[@zimmtex]

Thank you, I appreciate your support!

[@JoshHL101]

just finished the vid, man thats a good looking lure. makes me want to start making some myself

[@zimmtex]

Careful, it's addictive! Thanks for your support!

[@darrellgarner5605]

Another beauty !! Your lures always impress !! Thanks.

[@zimmtex]

Glad you like them!

[@Enrios]

that thing looks f##king incredible!

[@zimmtex]

Thanks, I appreciate your support!

[@simonemenichelli]

Gran bel lavoro

[@zimmtex]

Thank you!

[@pontoontri-hull156]

We also have a Cricut. I attempted to make stencils using stencil material, but was trying to cut too much detail so they didn't turn out as expected. However, when using painter's tape, as you did, it worked quite well. In fact, I used tape to mask a flame design on a popper lure, and used Badger Ghost Tints to paint the flames. I found the Tints adhered to the masking tape as well as the lure, and had to trace a cut line around the paint to keep it from peeling off with the tape. I absolutely love the detail you put into your work! I may try my hand at this lure someday.

[@zimmtex]

Thanks for sharing! I think there are a lot of great opportunities with this machine and I can't wait to see what I can come up with. I appreciate your support!

[@LBendandi]

Phenomenal! How do you reduce the chance of bubbling under the foil that can happen in hot weather... Sometimes it's fine... Sometimes it's not for me...

[@zimmtex]

Thanks! I try to be as meticulous with my process as I can starting with using properly dried wood. After carving, I seal it as well as I can and clean the surface with rubbing alcohol to ensure the best foil adhesion. Hope this helps! Good luck to you on your lure making journey!

[@turdferguson5300]

Seeing where you put your sticker reminds me of when I was fishing and making baits. My Dad was every bodies buddy and people that I fished against went to him wanting him to get them a trip with me. I explained why I couldn't do that and he said "I was just an ahole". I started putting an ahole on the baits I made. None were ever signed just a silver oval.

[@zimmtex]

Bringing back the memories 😊. Thanks for watching!

[@sonakmalelatv]

his lure is quite interesting

[@zimmtex]

Thank you!

[@thebest3858]

un gioiello e' bellissima !!!

[@zimmtex]

Thank you so much!

[@thebest3858]

@@zimmtex I am an artist and what you have done is pure art.

[@zimmtex]

No I haven't, but that could be interesting.

[@thebest3858]

@@zimmtex who has golden hands can do anything.

[@AAE-cg1il]

Still the best……..🥇

[@zimmtex]

Thank you very much!

[@treytonhillary9293]

That is a very nice fishing bait I’m trying to build my very first bait it really doesn’t have a shape to it’s round with a bullet head the weight is 10 bbs someday I hope to be able to really make better ones I’m very limited on metal but I can make do with what I have oh yeah it’s out of red oak enough about me I enjoy watching your videos

[@zimmtex]

It's interesting you say that because I'm working on another lure using bbs for weight. Thank you for watching and good luck on your lure build.

[@peytonslures6637]

Question were did you get the scale pattern from. that you embedded on the foil tape?

[@zimmtex]

I am using an aluminum mesh. I have a link to it on my website: www.zimmtexlures.com/productlinks

[@RibljaKostVaralice]

realy nice.. I love your videos..also on instagram !! keep up

[@zimmtex]

Thank you very much!

[@FabienBoulay]

Awesome job, what type of wood are you using for this lure?

[@zimmtex]

I believe this one is poplar, but I would also recommend basswood. Thanks for watching!

[@mrkrucks724]

Very nice work Z ! Have you tested the strength of the eyes and expoxied connetions ? Would hate to lose a PB after all that fine work...

[@zimmtex]

Thanks! I actually do have a great video on testing epoxied twist eye connections: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpy3gpSkrM2hi5I

[@mrkrucks724]

@@zimmtex Thank You Z

[@Cavanpikefishing]

Your a legend man great work did you not do any work on the pond prowler?

[@zimmtex]

Thank you! Pond prowler?

[@Cavanpikefishing]

@@zimmtex the boat?

[@zimmtex]

Sorry for the slow reply. It's a Pelican Bass Raider 10E.

[@Cavanpikefishing]

@@zimmtex great stuff I will look forward to seeing you out on it 😊

[@colbyknowles7482]

May i ask a few questoins? im wondering how thick the bait is like the thickness of the block of you started shapping the bait from. and also what type of wood?

[@zimmtex]

I started off with about a 3/4" thick piece of basswood. Thanks for watching!

[@lslure]

How mix truecoat epoxy, i dont really understand, Mine all lure is sticky

[@zimmtex]

I reccomend weighing it instead of mixing by volume. This will give you a more accurate ratio. The other thing I do is mix for about 5 minutes. It should start clear, turn cloudy, then back to clear again. You also want to do this at room temperature. If its too hot or cold it can affect the curing process. Hope this helps!

[@jonsecrist84]

what model cricket do u have? would u recomend it? ive been wanting one for exact same thing

[@zimmtex]

It's the Cricut Maker. I've got a link to it on my website under 'Painting & Finishing': www.zimmtexlures.com/productlinks It's pretty handy for making repeatable stencils.

[@jonsecrist84]

Thank u

[@colbyknowles7482]

is that about 1 inch thick to start with?

[@zimmtex]

Yes, approximately. If you start with too thin of a piece, you'll wind up with a flat sided lure.

[@striperhunter-ic2wt]

Very nice looking trout! Have you ever tried to pull apart the epoxied in connections to see how strong they are? Just curious,

[@zimmtex]

Yes, I have a twist eye epoxy test video that you might be interested in. I was quite surprised with the results myself. Here's a link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpy3gpSkrM2hi5I

[@striperhunter-ic2wt]

I just watched it, great info Thank you

[@adamvvs2644]

Where do you get your lead from?

[@zimmtex]

I buy ingots online. I put a link to them on my website: www.zimmtexlures.com/productlinks

[@ozzieguillen1109]

Another great video. Thanks for sharing. When you use that True Coat how many grams of A and B work well for a single bait like that? If it’s a trade secret then I understand if you don’t want to share 😂

[@zimmtex]

So I am using their recommended ratio (by weight), but a little over 4 grams (total) was enough for this bait. Thanks for watching!

[@Robbe-j8o]

do you make template because have you seen the market thes days its cheaper to make ur own stuf

[@zimmtex]

You can use pictures of real fish for templates.

[@brandonsteider3940]

What pens do you use? Loving the videos 🤙

[@zimmtex]

Hey Brandon! I'm using a ballpoint gel pen. You do have to wait a while for it to dry, but it's really crisp. Thanks for watching!

[@brandonsteider3940]

@@zimmtex thanks so much for replying! I'm trying to get everything I need to finish my first lures. You've been super helpful keep it up!!

[@deneskovecses5656]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@zimmtex]

Thanks!

[@pastmasters9591]

I've never seen a sinking bait with a lip?

[@zimmtex]

You bet! I'd imagine most people make a crank down, but there are lipped suspending and sinking baits for different situations. These sinking ones are most common for deeper water I'd imagine. Thanks for watching!

[@brandonthompson9608]

Great lure, still waiting for you to torture yourself carving trout scales though. Love the brown trout pattern though, there's very few in the market.

[@zimmtex]

Thank you! Don't worry, I have some scales in the works on another project. It might be a while before it comes out. Can't wait to fish this one!

[@Mbappe.5]

Pierwszy 😛

[@zimmtex]

Thanks for watching!

[@АндрейДемешко-и2щ]

кАК ЖИВАЯ!

[@zimmtex]

Thanks for watching!

[@ignatiuslaurent58]

The wire you drilled unto the nose of the lure is not connected to any of the wire in the body of the lure . You mixed the solution to the wire and screw it into the lure so that when the solution gets hard it will hold unto the wood . Do you trust connecting it this way . When a big fish grab unto the lure wouldn’t the wire you connected unto the nose pull out of the lure . I believe you make this lure not trust worthy . I notice when Mike Bucca makes his jointed bull Shad he has a piece of metal sticking out of the very top of the fin that goes directly into the metal part that joint the plug body . To disconnect the jointed plug he would pull the metal out from the very top of the plug and disconnect it .

[@zimmtex]

Hello! Great question. I have tested this method in another video and it will hold almost 200 pounds which is way more than your line rating. The bend of your rod and the drag of the reel also help to reduce the actual force. I believe Mr. Bucca is using a pinned joint which allows dissassembly and tuning. Both are sufficiently strong joints. Thanks for your question and for watching!

[@АМУР-щ5б]

Супер !

[@zimmtex]

Thanks!