I began crafting baits before this blog came into being. At the time, I was in the market for super fun baits I could actually enjoy fishing with..so I started making my own. Three years, several molds, hundreds of baits, 50+ blog posts, and countless fun fishing adventures later… and I’ve learned A TON about […]
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If you’re an avid crappie or trout angler, you know that not having the right jigs in your tackle box can be the difference between a busy day of fishing and getting skunked. But what if you could make your own custom jigs, tailored to the waters and conditions you fish? That’s where these incredible
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In my last article, I showcased how you can make pond spinnerbaits in a Black Crappie color pattern, using a Poison Swingtail mold from Do-It Molds. That article showed the spinnerbait build from start to finish – how to pour the spinnerbait head, powder paint the head, attach the eyes, and how to tie various
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A micro spinnerbait was one of my first confidence lures. Tiny, flashy, and easy-to-use, that 1/8 oz spinnerbait flat out caught fish! I’ve caught lots of bass since then using many other lures, yet I’ve never forgotten the simple charm of throwing a teeny spinnerbait in small backwaters for hungry bass. Now that I make
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Imagine the typical summer day out bass fishing: you’re on the lake, the summer sun is beating down on your neck, and the fish are simply not biting. You’ve tried every lure in your tackle box… but nothing seems to be working. This, my friends, is when you should reach for the trusty ribbon tail
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In my last article, I published something totally new to the blog. NOT ONLY did this article demonstrate how to make finesse jigs (my favorite lure)… BUT it also showcased an amazing colorshift paint for jigheads… AND it wrapped all this into a juicy, info-packed video!! (I’m still so stoked that JIUL has actually published
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Finesse jigs are my jam. To some anglers, throwing 1 oz jigs into thick slop and pulling out bass comes as natural as breathing. But me? I’m more at home picking apart a log or stump with an unassuming finesse bait for wary bass. That’s why finesse jigs have been so effective for me –
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Swim jigs are beautiful baits. No really, few fishing lures can bedazzle the eye more than a well built, lifelike swim jig! Simple black, white, and green pumpkin baits have consistently caught fish for years. It’s no question that simple baits can do the job. But if you want to throw something a little different
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Picture this: you’re standing in your favorite tackle shop, searching for your favorite bait. You search and search, but you can’t find that bait. Then you realize – your confidence bait is out of stock! Sound familiar? Every angler knows the pain of not being able to find their favorite bait right when they need
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For many bass anglers, spinnerbaits are a gateway bait for catching fish. They get tons of bites, and are drop dead easy to use. Simply cast it out, reel it in, and sooner or later you are going to catch fish. It really is that simple! If you’re a spinnerbait fisherman looking for an extra
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