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Making a Mullet Swimbait, designing, engineering and making a swimbait.
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- Опубликовано: 12 май 2020
- I love to fish with swimbaits especially handmade swimbaits. When I first started making lures one of my first was a mullet swimbait. The results were not so great but, I still think that a realistic looking mullet swimbait would be a killer in just about any saltwater fishery. In this video we reignite the flame and design, engineer, build and test a mullet swimbait. Hope you find it enjoyable.
I'm trying to find a balance in my videos between technical design, engineering, theory, etc. and just straight up lure building footage. I get a lot of requests to cover complicated subjects like dive bill design and what makes a lure move a certain way. Most of those topics can get into some deep nerd conversations about component forces, fluid flow theory and other junk like that. But, I also get folks asking for fishing footage. What do you think? More nerd stuff or more build and fish stuff?
More nerd stuff
Nerd stuff ... so many places to get fishing footage ... as long as you show the nerd stuff in action in the water. You’re one of a kind, exploit it.
Engineered Angler nerd stuff!....I’m an idea guy...always looking for tips and techniques and designs that trigger my own creativity....I have to admit, I’ve followed you from the beginning ,and your knowledge and creativity, attention to that pesky devil in the details,have all helped me to be a better lure builder, so thank you .......I will say i like the specific builds the most, you always end up with a unique lure that swims good and looks good, and inspires us fellow builders👍😁
Nerd stuff :)
Thank you..."more nerd stuff" I hear you.
Thank you for not drowning us in complicated computer programs.
I build highways and bridges for a living...I do this to get away from all that. your welcome:)
More Nerd stuff please, this video was the best..!! Fantastic video
Your videos are so incredible and inspiring! Please keep it up! I can’t learn enough! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you! Will do!
Awesome looking lure. Great action. 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻
Thanks 👍
I've learned so much from you. My baits are swimming better than ever 👍🏻
Great to hear!
The balance doesn't have to be in each video. Some videos can be about the technical side of building, and some can be of you fishing/catching with those lures. You've been doing a great job of sharing your knowledge and techniques. Keep up the good work, we appreciate it!
Good point! Thanks for the feedback.
I just love the breakdown on the build. I want to implement this particular hinge system on my next build. Thank you sir for sharing your love! 💯
Glad it was helpful!
you have got to happy with that one, swim like a dream
Thank you...nice to have your seal of approval...I really dig your work.
Why dont I see more of your videos anymore???? Come back please
Oh my, PAUL! Would you please be so kind to share news of how your life is right now? You inspired me so much on luremaking, thanks for all the videos, we don't really know each other but I feel like I do, and the feeling of happiness to see you online is true!
@@cecapfishing9882 Well i bought a wreck of a house about a year ago, hence not making videos, i also have a day job making fishing rods for rod maker, Harrison Advanced rods, where kind of do a mix of stuff, from production, maintenance, making improvements to how we do things, photography, a bit of video , and a hundred and one other things. I have finally moved into the house which is not finished, but we have been on lock down so getting materials has been well none existent. So i have been messing round with cad and 3d printing to make some lures and start to plan videos to restart my channel. I have front room that hopefully in a month or so i can turn into a very small workshop/studio and see how it goes from there. You can see some of the things i have been messing round with on my facebook page facebook.com/paul.adams.35325 i post bits on there like my own stuff and other lures makers, i reposted this video on there a few days back, cheers
@@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman thank you so much for taking the time to answer me, I don't go on Facebook too much but I'll definetely check from time to time for updates
groovy action!
Hmmm! Could the extra weight needed be the same as you drilled out for the weights and dowel rods? The swimming action is absolutely perfect, well done. Take care and thank you for sharing such an interesting video.
Your videos are really helpful. Thank you for breaking it down like you do. Keep up the amazing work. Can’t wait to see it in the final form.
Thanks, keep watching it's coming.
This lure just swins very smooth!!! Nice project and thanks for sharing..
Glad you like it!
In a future video can you talk about what makes a lure wobble?
Yes...I'm all about talking about those kinds of complex topics but, I tend to shy away from them because they have little appeal to the average lure builder. I'll include it as a topic on the follow up Q&A for this lure build.
EA, your work and teaching are always inspiring. Spectacular craftsmanship. Thanks for the commitment and dedication, brah. From my point of view, I would of like to have seen only the back hinge move slightly and the front 2/3 of the mullet solid without a hinge. Is there a way to test that without making another mullet? Although i have terrible vision, especially in reflective waters, I believe to have seen some mullets with lesser swim action. Again, thank you for all you do and for allowing us to keep watching and learning.
Thank you for watching. .and your thoughtful comments and suggestions. I'll do a two piece swimbait in the future.
The action is outstanding!.....I want one!
Well...I plan to make a very small production run and I'll have to figure out how to sell them. I need to raise some camera gear funds. I'll let everyone know.
great content, different pivot system to what i'm used to watching
i reckon take that wind protector off your mic though, atleast while you are inside to improve audio
thanks you.
Amazing action. I'm loving this video...
Thank you so much 😀
I really enjoyed that and thanks for throwing in the metric measurements. For the weights, how did you figure out the density and do you have to account for the material removed to install the weights? keep up the great work!
For the density I simply mix a small batch in a graduated cup, I let in set then I pop it out of the cup, clean it up a bit so its nice and level and I weigh it. I then put it back in the cup to get the volume, I read right from the cup level. Now I have the weight and volume, I just divide the weight by the volume and bada-bing...that' my density g/ml.
As far as the removed material (excellent question) I will account for it after I have refined my lure weighting for production and the nature of the fine tuning usually will automatically account for the lost materials. But typically I do a correction for removed material when I include a rattle chamber...for that I usually make a small chart with correction factors for each type of rattle.
Immmpresive
thank you.
I enjoy the science even though I do feel a little out of my depth. I will most likely not be the guy that calculates the density levels. What type of engineer were-are you?
I started as a mechanical engineer and transitioned to Civil.
The blow up at 00:31 distracted me
I would like to have more source information did you make the hinges yourself?
Yes...I made all the components. You should watch the whole series on this lure build. Here's part two
ruclips.net/video/yROqU8iD_e8/видео.html
Sweet...have you thought of becoming an Amazon affiliate, where you list the materials you use and recommend...when a person clicks those links to buy then you get a little compensation?
Yes...I plan to do it very soon, I need to find a way to start to offset the costs of improved video and sound gear.
Engineered Angler I’m in the same boat, or headed there anyway 😁
Did you drill holes and make some eyelets for your line tie and hooks? And now that you are moving the line tine up, are you going bend it up or plug and redrill?
Yes I drilled the holes for the hook and tie eyes, I didn't think it was interesting enough to include in the video. Since this will be a master for a mold I just bent up the tie eye for making the mold. I did some bending and testing and was shocked at how much of a difference small changes made. At one point I adjusted upward enough where it did not swim at all! I placed the original location of the tie eye by doing my "balance of areas" technique, but I was a bit sloppy and it was a bit low. Adjusting it up made a big difference in the stability at a quick retrieve. I'll have to do another video on the subject.
@@EngineeredAngler I remember the "balance of areas" video. Keep the good work, will be looking for the next video.
How did you create lead balls that weighed your target weight?
So I use round split shot for my body weights. I buy little bags of round split shot in about 8 different sizes from 0.3 grams to 4.2 grams. I then mix and mach them to achieve my target weight. I can usually get to within .5 grams or better. After I have it worked out I just repeat the split shot combination for each lure...
While it swims like a nice swimbait it doesn't swim like a mullet. If you watch them their swimming action is all in the last 3rd but they've got a lot of body roll in the front. They've got a fairly unique way of getting around with either sudden, straight line bursts of speed where the tail is pumping like crazy or they just sort of pause and wobble around.
I think you're right. The full body swim is just a personal preference.
The tail only swimming action I find to be really easy to make. And it looks really quite natural. But I think the full body swim action that I trying to get on my lures looks more like a fish lumbering and struggling a bit to swim. But that's just my wacky Theory. As long as they keep catching fish I'll be happy.
@@EngineeredAngler I don't disagree at all, it's a beautiful action and bound to be the downfall of a many a creature. I'd still perhaps argue that a sickly mullet wouldn't suddenly gain extra flexibility but that's beside the point, I've never met a fish that was discerning enough to question the exact properties of the vaguely food shaped thing that just flashed past its nose when it was hungry.
Maybe an idea for a comparison between realistic and engineered action perhaps ie. Does realism matter?
You make excellent points and I have to agree with you. As lure makers we choose our predilection, some go for the outlandish, some for visual realism, others are expressing their artistic side...I'm focused on function primarily and aesthetics as a distant second. Cheers, and thank you for your thoughtful input.
Great Video! I keep learning. Please make a video about how to make suspending lures. Its very difficult, you cannt miss a gram on the weight. The theorical calculation to get the exact weight for a lure I found, are A) to difficult or B) doesnt work. Greatings
I have that topic on the roster. I've been hesitant to do a video on the subject, I think I might hurt some feelings. I'll do one soon, feelings be damned.
@@EngineeredAngler Great!
@@EngineeredAngler And it would be nice if the system doesnt includes to know the density of the material you are working with, due to the fact that usually we dont know it or the specs regarding wood are not so specific.
Hi, I have started to check om my jointed lures the maximum load that the joints support before breaking and I am not sure if the results are ok. Have you ever checked that on yours? Thanks.
Yes I've done quite a bit of testing but since I make such a large variety joints and sizes of baits the maximum load varies from 200 pounds or more down to about 40 lb on my smallest baits.
@@EngineeredAngler Thanks a lot for your reply.
The action on your mullet lure in phenomenal! I will definitely be trying that sort of hinge on some plugs on future builds. Did you purchase or make those little aluminum hinges? Also, do you explain the math used to figure out the weight needed in other videos? Anyway, keep the great builds coming!
I make the hinge plates it's pretty easy to do. I all my design/ build videos show how I figure lure weighting. Thank you for watching.
How did you calculate the density of your cast resin? Great action👌
Good question! I simply mix a small batch in a graduated cup, I let in set then I pop it out of the cup, clean it up a bit so its nice and level and I weigh it. I then put it back in the cup to get the volume, I read right from the cup level. Now I have the weight and volume, I just divide the weight by the volume and bada-bing...that' my density g/ml.
@@EngineeredAngler Thank you!
Hi Franco, hoping you may be able to help me. I feel I have the same product you are using (Specialty Resin Pro Model Off White, Allumilite Micro Bubbles), and I tried to make a density puck using 5g of a, 5g of b, and 1g of micro bubbles for the 10% mix, and after calculating the truncated volume I am getting a density of 0.904 compared to your 0.576. It just seems I have something wrong but can’t figure it out. My puck measures- top radius 21.5mm, bottom radius 19mm, and height 9mm which gives me 11.61cm3 at a mass of 10.5g. Hope you may have some insight for me. Thanks again, I try to watch all your videos over and over again for all your tips and tricks but haven’t been able to work this one out. Maybe my next step is taping weights to the bottom
I checked your math and its correct so the only thing I can think of is that you have some different conditions. You probably noticed that the mixture expands as it sets. I'm pretty sure the rate it expand depends on the ambient temp. Are you working in a very cool space? Also I assume you are using a digital scale that is accurate to at least +/-0.05g. For small batches, small errors make a real difference.
@@EngineeredAngler thanks for getting back to me. I would imagine it would come down to the conditions I am pouring in. I am working in an apartment so It is about 73deg with an a/c running. I bought a new scale and verified it is accurate with a calibration weight. I also read into and did a dunk test to get the volume of each part of the lure and found that the density of each part of the lure was different. 3 piece lure all poured at the same time, but just went with the avg of 0.71
Would you recommend a higher ambient temp when pouring? There is not a lot of product information on their website.
Also curious how you maintain a consistent density when pouring multi piece lures like the Mullet?
Thanks for all the time you take to help out. Id love to show you what I have come up with when I have it complete! Happy fishing!
I have never had an issue with the density varying. In fact I'm always amazed at the consistency. One more question; did you get the slow setting or the fast setting resin? The fast setting resin builds a lot of heat as it sets and could make a big difference in final density.
@@EngineeredAngler I will have to try and pour a few different copies and see how much variance there is if any. The resin I bought is work time 2.5 minutes cure time of 10-15 minutes according to the label. Pro model off white. Would you suggest a slightly slower setting resin?
s have you ever fly fish if so i would like to see you make a walk the dog fly
I don't fly fish...yet.
Hello, friend!
First of all, let me tell you this: I've made several friends subscribe for you, your videos are all one of a kind, your technical view, precision, patience in finding the very best solution that works for you and the disposition to make a Lure that'll probably not really work but would fill a space you feel you need and you go ahead and make it, that is awesome for me! It's the kind of view that is responsible for breakthroughs in any field!
Thank you for all the info you share with us, I'm from Brazil and you inspire me to be a better luremaker
I've always used two part epoxy to clear coat but the necessity to pay attention for too much time made me go into UV cure resin, which is a topic you are an expert at
Would you be so kind to give an opinion on a problem I have?
I've bought the UV resin, I'm curing it in a 10W 395nm led Uv stripe rolled up in a round can. After several hours in this the lure is sometimes tacky and my fingerprints get on the clear coat which means the UV resin isn't curing completely
Would you say it's about the wattage? Should I buy like 2 led uv big lamps with 30W power? I've noticed you resin curing apparatus uses the older uv lamps? What specifications could I get them that works for uv resin?
Thanks in advance, I'm sorry for taking your time
By several hours I mean over 10 hours
First let me say thank you very much for your kind words it's always very satisfying to know that other lure makers are enjoying my videos. And let me say that you're absolutely right, the topics of my videos are simply the things that I do everyday in my shop. I am an experimenter by nature and every failure is a wealth of information for my next success. I have made lures that tournament fisherman have won multiple tournaments with and I have made lures that fish would never be interested in. My videos will be showing both of those results. Thank you so much for watching and helping to promote this little Channel. Best wishes stay safe and healthy.
@@EngineeredAngler all the hard work you have in producing these videos certainly did not go to waste, I'm sure that for a LOT of luremakers your videos are mind-blowing information we couldn't have even reached ourselves, in my case by my country's limitations on what I can buy, I've imported stuff based on your info, the "nerd" stuff as you call it have a relatively smaller group of ppl that interact with it, but you are a GIANT in this field, even if it's kind of an exclusive field, fishing is nice to see because we get to know you better, but there are millions of fishing content to watch, whereas I can't find anything close to your videos on RUclips! I really congratulate you and I wish you will gift us with videos for years to come
I mean, after Paul's seal of approval, you could retire but please don't 🤣
Well as far as the UV lights ...it gets a little complicated. Wattage is key but more important is power density or wattage density. That's an element that's much more difficult to calculate or even understand. Just remember light disperses quickly with distance and if you start off with a small wattage by the time it's on the surface of the lure you have much less. More wattage is better. More wattage closer to the lure is also better. I turn my lures in anywhere between 32 to 64 Watts depending on whether I turn on both Banks of Lights. I would go with two 10 Watt spots mounted opposite each other in a box with reflective surfaces...try that I think you'll find your lures cure in about 10 to 20 minutes. Good luck and thank you again.
@@EngineeredAngler thank you so much! I will try to make two 20 or 30 watt lamps in a reflective box then, it should be safer this way, right?