How to make a classic wooden fishing lure （如何让一个经典木制鱼饵）.pdf

How to make a classic wooden fishing lure By Tim Kubetz 1. The first step in the bait-making process is to choose a design for your lure and the type of wood to use. There is much room for creative freedom with the design of the lure. Don’t get stuck just copying other designs, all of the great baits had there start as a block of wood in the hands of someone who wasn’t afraid to experiment. The type of wood you use is dependent on the design and purpose of the lure. Each type of wood has certain attributes that make it better for certain application. Basswood is a good starting point as it is easy to carve and is fairly buoyant. Other popular materials include balsa, poplar, and cedar. 2. Now that you have a design in your head you can either trace it on the wood or, if a lathe will be used, just mark out the basic dimensions. Note: A lathe is a great tool if the lure has a consistent round shape. Baits like topwaters, for instance, are very easy to shape on a lathe. 3. Now it’s time to start shaping. Whether you use a lathe or are going at it by hand, remember to be patient and go slowly. You can always sand away more wood but you can’t undo a mistake. If using a lathe, it helps to create a straight blank of the preferred diameter before you actually start shaping. To carve the bait by hand, several tools can be used including: chisels, carving knives, or my personnel preference, a wood rasp. 4. Once the basic shape has been roughed finer shaping can be done with 80 grit sandpaper. When I’m sanding I usually make it a three step process, first with 80 grit, then with 150 grit, and finally finishing it off with a super fine 220 grade. 5. Now that you have