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!
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.
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!
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!
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
This video is awesome! It's the best instructional video I've seen on RUclips because it goes step by step. He needs to do another video showing how to make the different colors. Thanks for posting this video .
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
Having fished multiple s in different sizes and colors, ruclips.net/user/postUgkxCbNOWAGmn6nfbCbJDmasvBq7J38KZNw2 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.
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!
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!!
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.
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
Hey Paul, loved the video and subscribed to your channel! It was awesome to see you making a mold for your fishing lures out of polymer clay. I just wanted to let you know that if you were to use a firmer polymer clay, like Premo, Fimo Classic or Kato Polyclay instead of the Sculpey, you would be able to make your molds in one step, without the need for the wooden base or the metal mesh. You could even carve the baked clay, if you needed more shaping. If you would like anymore info on working with polymer clay, don't hesitate to ask!
thanks for taking the time to comment, I will experiment with some harder clays as i have a few other projects in mind that could use it. off to check out your channel
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.
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!
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 🎣😜😂😂💯
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!
you are the parent of lures, teachers of teachers
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.
most professional youtube video demonstration I have ever seen.
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.
PAUL, I dont fish, never have - but I found your video very interesting. Great the attention to detail. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
thanks, glad you enjoyed it
Paul Adams how did you get so good at making lures
Paul Adams if you have ever caught a largemouth bass what is your personal best mine is 2 lbs
Trollololol
I wouldn't know where to start tbh, my dad took me when I was maybe 4 years old
charlie is very thankful this will help him with his major project he is working on
I have 3 things to say. I admire your work, lure swims exactly like a real fish, and lastly, nice catch!
Mouldystar19 Thanks
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!
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!
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
The amount of work and detail you put into your work never ceases to amaze me... bravo
thanks, i think i get the payback on riverbank
I have no idea how I got here or any intention of making these, but this was an awesome and interesting tutorial. Cheers!
I made the video and the lures and have know idea how i got here either, thanks i am glad you enjoyed it
I've been interested in making my own soft plastics for awhile. You videos are very helpful thanks.
This was brilliant. Looks like far more fun that actual fishing, tbh. Cheers.
This video is awesome! It's the best instructional video I've seen on RUclips because it goes step by step. He needs to do another video showing how to make the different colors. Thanks for posting this video .
thanks
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!
Yep it is great to catch on my own lures and sometimes i forget I made them, thanks
wow, what an ingenious, creative and subtle use of materials for creating the master. I'm impressed!
nice btw the lures swim amazing probably some of the best action ive seen from a paddletail
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.
good luck, with the lures and the move thanks
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.
Such a marvel and the action in those lures were amazing
Unbelievable man. I can fully appreciate your creativity and craftsmanship. Awesome video Paul!
+Jake Bagwell thanks
I can see you must have worked in this kinda industry before cos ur very skillful in handling those molding processes. Thanks !!
i love the action of that bait, bass would love it
these were great! my two hobbies combined fishing and sculpting with polymer clay! Great video!
awesome lures great job showing how it is done and how well they work and proving them. Thanks a bunch!!
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.
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!
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!
thanks, i try to remember that people watch from around the world,
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!
ok now i think your too much of a perfectionist holy crap i expected you to simply sculpt it out of clay
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.
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.
using lego for the mold was a great idea. wayyy easier than making one out of wood every time you need a different size.
What about a video where you explain how to color softbaits? I'm interested in the perch pattern showed. Great video as always.
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!
That was some accurate pouring! They look great. Nice action
mate you are a genius ive watched your videos over and over
thank you mate
I'm.an artist not a fisherman and your videos are relaxing and enjoyable to watch. I've subscribed
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.
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
love your videos and lures
Keep it coming Mr. Paul. Great tutorial!
Ingenious as allways........excellent !!!
cheers
I love the patience and attention to detail.....probably very theraputic work too......great video. Subscribed, and gonna try!
Seriously amazing!! Great job on these lures!
your videos are epic they taught me alote about how to make my own lures keep up the good work
That is Super Cool. Awesome video!!!
What an awesome video well done !!
Having fished multiple s in different sizes and colors, ruclips.net/user/postUgkxCbNOWAGmn6nfbCbJDmasvBq7J38KZNw2 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.
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!
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!!
I've never made a swim bait, looks like next weekend's project. Thanks for making the videos.
Thank you for an excellent demonstration
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.
thanks, i think the liquid pvc is a bit more available, thanks for sharing the vid
Very good vid, learned alot. Gave my nephews alot of my old lego - will be liberating a few blocks now. Cheers
+KosAAAGH I still steal mine from the kids
Great work! So glad I found this channel!
Ditto
You do the best videos mate everything i wanted to know
Just found your films and it’s really got me wanting to make my own lures👍🏼👍🏼
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
Love the paddle tail lure.
I love the fish in the bath.
+exploreyourweb that is what baths are for
Amazing.. good..
I love watching videos about making squid baits and I even have my own video. I hope you can share more tips on this.
Nice work mate. Great work
As always Paul, it's a great job!
very impressed with the action on your swim bait, great job!
Wow! Awesome work man! These are amazing!
Terrific job man.
great video and the action on the lure is awesome... you are the man ... keep up the good work
Hey Paul, loved the video and subscribed to your channel! It was awesome to see you making a mold for your fishing lures out of polymer clay. I just wanted to let you know that if you were to use a firmer polymer clay, like Premo, Fimo Classic or Kato Polyclay instead of the Sculpey, you would be able to make your molds in one step, without the need for the wooden base or the metal mesh. You could even carve the baked clay, if you needed more shaping. If you would like anymore info on working with polymer clay, don't hesitate to ask!
thanks for taking the time to comment, I will experiment with some harder clays as i have a few other projects in mind that could use it. off to check out your channel
THOSE WORK AMAZING
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.
thank you so much you show me how to make handmade lures my daddy will love this
Finally centimeters! Something I understand!
Back in action Paul! Great video thanks :)
cheers
I enjoy your narration.. you sound like a accomplished writer!
This video was so relaxing. subbed.
You are very talented
Very good lure you have designed there, I like the way its tail moves in the water, looks like a real fish! Nice One! :-)
Is it legal to be that brilliant? You are awesome!!!
Great video ;) as always!
Awesome video bud. Very informative.
Great Tutorial Paul...
you're a huge inspiration! thanks for making these videos and sharing them for us!!!
Incredible! I need to try this out.
Excellent video. Thank you for sharing.
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!
you work is absolutely incredible, you could make a pretty penny from it.
the trouble is i would take the penny drill a couple of holes in it and add a hook
Excellent video great job i now want to make my own lures
Hello!
Thanks for this video! your way of making lures and sharing it is really an art!
Bye!
Hervé
youlove
Excellent video.
Very interesting video👍
DIY fishing lures are awesome😁✌🍀
Bravo 👏 all respect and love for this great job 🥰😍❤️
Thanks for your reply. I'm impressed and excited to see your next video(s)!
Nice video very helpful thank you Paul Adams
good job mate, looks awesome. nice pike too!
great work mate.
Really good job !
So much better than someone yelling at me
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
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 🎣😜😂😂💯
Well done project!