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Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) => Tackle & Techniques => Topic started by: Sam Cheadle on October 22, 2010, 04:31:47 PM
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Thought i would have a go at making a popper and although not as spiffy as Angus's lot (I cant compete with those) I wanted to have a go! We are heading to Fiji in Jan and i though it would be quite satisfying to catch a GT on you very own home made lure.
Don't have a finished product yet but i thought some of you might like to see the progress.
Mine is made from Blackwood (True blue Aussie)
(http://s3.postimage.org/fqir.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/hw01rus/)
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More pics to come
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G'day Sam,
Your lures are looking really good I reckon mate.....at least you appear to have access to far better tools than me, like a drill press and decent lathe. Some of those images you posted I can't open unfortunately, but from what I can see, you are definitely on the right track! Excellent work, great to see others out there making their own lures. Getting a fish to eat a lure you've made yourself is very satisfying, and of course saves a few bob along the way.
Keep up the great work Sam!
Cheers
Angus
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thanks Angus,
Maybe one day i'll be making ones as good as yours mate
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Updated near finish:
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G'day Sam, that paint job looks tops. What's the story behind the crazy lure shape? Has the working action of the lure been tested yet?
FWIW, I try and conduct some sort of test after I've sealed the timber, but before any colour has been applied, so that if the lure is a dud, then I don't need to waste any further time and materials by painting it.
Where'd you get the stick-on eyes? Or have you masked and painted them?
Cheers
Angus
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Hey Angus,
The lure shape may well be an issue as no testing has been done yet. I made one with a much better shape but dug in too far on the lathe around the centre swivel hole and took a big chunk out.
I think i will attempt 1 or two more before the trip and will do the test after sealing like you suggested.
The eyes are cut with scissors and made from:
white part - a christmas card envelope
red part - another christmas card envelope
Black part - Wrapping paper
Stuck on with that kids white glue, but then covered with Epoxy
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hi
you have really good tools!!
try to make some stick baits, sinking
they are really efficient shapes and fun to fish in clear water when you can see the fish leaving his rock and go to attack lure
(http://nsm03.casimages.com/img/2010/08/19//100819013947280716590395.jpg) (http://www.casimages.com)
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last time i have been fishing, i had more fishes than mates with expensive lures :) i was pride of my work ;)
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Mate, I reckon you could easily start you own line.
I don't think stick baits generally go to well where we are going unfortunately.
What base coat do you use and where do you get it from?
Cheers Sam
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Seems like broom handles just are not up to scratch as a good popper material anymore ;D
Nice work guys!
Keep it coming!!
Aaron.
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for the moment i really make low cost (and quality) lures, i don't have tools to finish them well
- i put epoxy resin on the wood
- one coat of white
- colors with spray can paint (sorry for my english..)
- and a coat of varnish
hard to explain in english :o ;D
Mate, I reckon you could easily start you own line.
I don't think stick baits generally go to well where we are going unfortunately.
What base coat do you use and where do you get it from?
Cheers Sam
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You would go the Epoxy last though yeah?
I know you can mix colours and glitter etc through the Epoxy, but i am keen to hear about the initial sealant or base coat as i have just used a basic primer coat.
Cheers Sam
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Hi Sam
How do you tie/secure the wire in the poppers? any chance of a few pics?
that black one looks awesome, great job!!!!
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Hi Sam
How do you tie/secure the wire in the poppers? any chance of a few pics?
that black one looks awesome, great job!!!!
Here is a video
Wiring a fishing lure tail wrap by Salty's Wood Lures (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHNk-vc753M#)
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Thank mate great watching 8)
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Andrew, sent you a PM, which explains my version of wiring.
Having just watched the video posted by Andrew Williams, the difference is that I use sh!tty tools and have a dud workshop, nonetheless, the basic concept is the same.
Cheers
Angus
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lol they still look awesome though. Would like to see what u could do with proper tools. ha ha aha ha
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There are a few leading popper manufacturers who could do with a copy of that video 8) .
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There are a few leading popper manufacturers who could do with a copy of that video 8) .
Tell me about it. That is why I started to buy his plugs and painting them my self. A new addiction:)