Jerkbait Lure Making- a how to guide on making wooden fishing lures

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  • Опубликовано: 15 апр 2023
  • Please join me for this lure making step-by-step tutorial on how to make a DIY wooden jerkbait out of figured maple. Through this process, I had an awesome time working on some detailed carving for this handmade fishing lure. Made for saltwater fishing, this lure is sure to catch the eye of tuna, redfish, red drum, and speckled trout. However, it would be equally at home in freshwater for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, pike and muskie.
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  • @gabifishing642
    @gabifishing642 Год назад +2

    Nice work, well done, I loved your carvings, you give me a lot of inspiration.

    • @zimmtex
      @zimmtex  Год назад +1

      Thank you, I'm glad you find it useful!

  • @labtrainer09
    @labtrainer09 Год назад +3

    Hi, Mike. This one is truly LOADED with good information that will help with lure-building, regardless of a bait's design. The triangulation method for the transfer of the gill stencil and the adjustable lip-angle jig are just two examples. Moreover, your idea of increasing the buoyancy of the maple bait by adding a "slice" of balsa to a slot in its top confirms my own solution for modifying a large maple glide bait that I'm working on. (It's just too heavy.) Thanks so much for your efforts, Chris (in Maine)

    • @zimmtex
      @zimmtex  Год назад

      Hey Chris! I'm glad you found this information helpful. Best of luck to you with your glidebait!

  • @Daryl185
    @Daryl185 Год назад +2

    Excellent video. Your tips are outstanding as usual. The slot jig is a great idea, and I would love to see a build video.

    • @zimmtex
      @zimmtex  Год назад

      Thanks for watching and commenting! I've already got some refinements to make to the lip slot jig. Maybe once I get it perfected I'll make a full video about it.

  • @Franklinfishingflies
    @Franklinfishingflies Год назад +1

    That's a well designed beautifully constructed lure witb great action The carving is a nice touch

    • @zimmtex
      @zimmtex  Год назад +1

      Thank you, I appreciate your comments and support!

  • @BOSN_BAITS
    @BOSN_BAITS Год назад +2

    Glad to see your back

    • @zimmtex
      @zimmtex  Год назад +1

      Thanks, I've got a cool grouper glidebait coming up next that I'm really excited about.

    • @BOSN_BAITS
      @BOSN_BAITS Год назад

      @@zimmtex I have been waiting on that one since the first drawing. Then the teaser with color added.

    • @BOSN_BAITS
      @BOSN_BAITS Год назад +1

      @@zimmtex on the cutting jig, please do a video on that. One thought on it, try recessing some rare earth magnets on both sides to hold the blade against the block.

    • @BOSN_BAITS
      @BOSN_BAITS Год назад +1

      @@zimmtex what brand is your depth marking gauge

    • @zimmtex
      @zimmtex  Год назад

      Great idea!

  • @thehamptonsbutcher3786
    @thehamptonsbutcher3786 5 месяцев назад +1

    You share a lot of good tips. Thanks for the content

    • @zimmtex
      @zimmtex  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you very much, I'm glad you like them!

  • @pontoontri-hull156
    @pontoontri-hull156 Год назад +1

    When you cut the slot on top, I half expected you to include a through-wire since you were adding Balsa. Very nice lure!

    • @zimmtex
      @zimmtex  Год назад +1

      I thought about it! Thanks for watching!

  • @mike1261
    @mike1261 Год назад +1

    Triangulating the stencil's placement is clever. I will have to remember to give it a try. I have a school compass that holds a pencil which should work. Thanks!

    • @zimmtex
      @zimmtex  Год назад +1

      Thanks and good luck!

  • @bouritchristian1177
    @bouritchristian1177 Год назад +1

    Excellent vert good job

  • @oldsmugglerflyfishing
    @oldsmugglerflyfishing Год назад +1

    Very cool!

  • @HHH-nv9xb
    @HHH-nv9xb 7 месяцев назад +1

    I found that these tasks are easier while the blank is still rectangular:
    Drill the eye socket hole all the way through.
    Cut the lip slot.
    Drill the weight hole(s).
    All from the relative center / layout lines.
    Then I cut the blank into shape.

    • @zimmtex
      @zimmtex  7 месяцев назад

      Sounds like you've got a great system! Thanks for the tip and for watching!

  • @JonJonsOutdoors
    @JonJonsOutdoors Год назад +1

    Another amazing bait! I’d think a jerk bait is tough bc they are so finally tuned. Thanks for sharing jj

    • @zimmtex
      @zimmtex  Год назад

      Thanks, I appreciate it!

  • @lukelabonte6869
    @lukelabonte6869 Год назад

    Great stuff as always..beautiful lure..your cutting block is pure genius..would like to see a video on how you made that..cheers 🍻🎣

    • @zimmtex
      @zimmtex  Год назад

      Thanks, I'm always trying new things. Glad you like it!

  • @r.s.barker9393
    @r.s.barker9393 Год назад +1

    I really enjoy your videos and the techniques you use to build a classy lure. I do have one suggestion: Please wear gloves when working with epoxy. Over time exposure to it can cause a buildup allergic reaction. Other than that, keep up the great work, and I'll continue to watch. Cheers!

    • @zimmtex
      @zimmtex  Год назад +1

      Thank you for watching and for the tip. I had not heard of that before.

  • @stephenjohnson1221
    @stephenjohnson1221 Год назад +1

    a couple of magnets in the lip slot jig would help hold the saw a little better.

  • @Straight0uttaCrofton
    @Straight0uttaCrofton Год назад +3

    you lost me at triangulation
    j/k, but i do think that inlay was a missed opportunity for a fin of some sort / =

    • @zimmtex
      @zimmtex  Год назад +2

      You might be right! I made this particular lure for a special occasion, but perhaps on another build?

  • @MarcosMVlures
    @MarcosMVlures Год назад +1

    Good to see you again!!!! Nice lure. What color did you use for that lateral line?

    • @zimmtex
      @zimmtex  Год назад

      Thanks! I mixed half pearl gold and half pearl white for that.

  • @tgmod
    @tgmod 11 месяцев назад +1

    nice job, What does the baking soda on top of the weight do?

    • @zimmtex
      @zimmtex  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks! I use baking soda and Instacure as a quick and durable patch. You could also use Bondo which is a little less toxic. Great question!

  • @dingydate
    @dingydate Год назад +1

    HI Mike love the idea with your lure turner what size end caps and PVC tube are you using mate if you don't mind
    at the moment i am using Valcro and your idea looks a lot better, love the vids, mate.
    Aussie Chris.

    • @zimmtex
      @zimmtex  Год назад

      These are 1/2" pipe and cap. I really appreciate you watching and commenting!

  • @dexxie77
    @dexxie77 Год назад +1

    Nice vid again thanx only got a question if u put in the baking soda dou film it uw with super glue?

    • @zimmtex
      @zimmtex  Год назад

      Yes, that is correct. Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @i1bike
    @i1bike Год назад +1

    Do you have any video for long slim jerkbait ?
    They are the most fished artificial lures in europe.
    And they really work the best.
    Fast sinking with reverse single hooks.
    Floating for trolling and shallow laguna.
    Suspending for feeding freenzy.
    It would be amazing if you would made one with 2 holes for tying. One closer to the lip for high vibration and one closer to the forhead for low vibration.

    • @zimmtex
      @zimmtex  Год назад

      Thanks for your request; I have added it to my list!

  • @personsa8934
    @personsa8934 Год назад +1

    Could you make me A video on how to draw a lure

    • @zimmtex
      @zimmtex  Год назад +1

      I'll try to focus on that a little more moving forward. Thank you for commenting!

  • @banditva8040
    @banditva8040 11 месяцев назад +1

    What size wire did you use.

    • @zimmtex
      @zimmtex  11 месяцев назад

      I used .041" wire for this one. Thanks for watching!

  • @user-op5bq8zn7b
    @user-op5bq8zn7b 10 месяцев назад

    what kind of glue is used??

    • @zimmtex
      @zimmtex  10 месяцев назад +1

      I use 30 minute epoxy for the lip and InstaCure for the eyes and hardware. You can find links to most of the products I use on my website:
      www.zimmtexlures.com/productlinks

  • @joshuaschmidlin2052
    @joshuaschmidlin2052 Год назад +2

    you make your lures the same way marling baits does

    • @zimmtex
      @zimmtex  Год назад +2

      I'd say he knows what he's doing! Thanks for watching!

    • @juscranktackle8492
      @juscranktackle8492 Год назад +1

      With skill, patience, and precision 🔥🔥