Wooden Lure Making

True Image-Life Like Spinner Blades

2011-10-07T07:16:00.000-07:00

TrueImage™ - Most life-like blades ever!!

The TrueImage™ era is here! – Looking for a competitive edge? Look no further. Boasting the most life-like fish patterns available to date, these top of the line blades are intended for the most demanding
anglers. Actual photographs of fish have been transferred to the lures, ensuring they are an identical replica of the real thing. The high tech process has been perfected to allow for a tough, chip resistant finish that will last for the lifetime of the lure.

The TrueImage™ line is available in both the natural baitfish style, where the image applied over a painted blade, as well as the “Flash-back” series, designed for clear water applications, where the image is applied over nickel or gold blades. Now available in Willowleaf blades and the muskie sized

Mega blades. BRING YOUR BAITS TO LIFE!

Another exclusive LurePartsOnline.com product you will not find elsewhere… Coming soon – TrueImage™ spoons and Colorado blades! Stay tuned.

Take a look at all the new True Image Spinner Blades

Wooden Lure Kits

2011-05-15T10:39:00.000-07:00

Ready to Paint Wooden Lure Kits

Wooden lure kits are a great way to create your own fishing lures by painting them your self in your favorite colors.

Now you can have the fun of making your own 5 hook topwater lures! This lure body is the same dimensions of the old Heddon 150 Minnow. Hand lathed Eastern Red Cedar lure body is 3.75 inches long. #5 props are 1.5 inches long, five #4 treble hooks, and all other hardware included. Two hooks are attached on each side of the lure body and one on the rear of the lure. Eye holes for 5/16 inch 3 D molded plastic eyes, eye screw holes, and holes for screw eye grommets are pre drilled. Have the enjoyment of making your own wooden top water lure and you only need to do the painting with your favorite fish catching color/pattern.

All of the hard work of making a popper lure has been done with the ready to paint kits.

Hand lathed Eastern Red Cedar lure body is 2.5 inches long. #7 prop is 1 inch long. Two #4 treble hooks, and all other hardware included. One hook is attached on bottom of the lure body and one on the rear of the lure. Eye holes for 5/16 inch 3D molded eyes, eye screw holes, and hook hanger holes pre drilled. This lure has the double fishing catching sound of the popper plus the prop on the rear. Have the enjoyment of making your own wooden top water lure and you only need to do the painting with your favorite fish catching color/pattern.

My eBay Sunrise Tackle Store for these and more kits.

I Will Show you how to make wooden lures from scratch just like the ones above.

Build Your Own Inline Spinner Bait Kits

2011-05-07T10:36:00.000-07:00

DIY Inline Spinner Bait Kits

Everything you need to build your own top quality willow and french spinners. Components included are wire forms, beads, lure bodies, spinner blades, stickers, clevises, split rings, trebles and hook tubing. Components come in handy plastic box. Will make 10 spinners

ON SALE now at Lure Parts Online for $12.99. Under the Catagories list click on "Lure Buidling Kits" for this and many more lure making kits. Have fun making your own spinners baits while saving a lot of money.

LurePartsOnline for Lure Making Kits of all kinds.

Learn how to make your wooden top water fishing lures here.

Paint Your Own Popper Bass Lures

2011-05-02T07:04:00.000-07:00

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Paint your own custom colors with these popular unpainted popper bodies. These lure bodies come with loud, fish attracting rattles included. These are high quality plastic lure bodies comparable in size and shape to many of the expensive painted popper lures on the market that sell for $10 to $15 each.

These unpainted plastic lure bodies are 2.5 inches long and weigh about 1/4 oz. when completely rigged. They have recessed eye holes that will accept 1/4 inch diameter eyes. #2 split rings with #4 or #6 treble hooks are the ideal size for this size lure.

Lure Parts Online is the best source for these unpainted plastic popper bodies.You can also find all the lure making components you may need there including lure paints, hooks, split rings, and beautiful 3D lure eyes. In addition, they have thousands of other items to assist you with the fun hobby of making your own fishing lures of all kinds.

The above pictures are some examples of colors you can paint or you can choose to go with any of your favorite or old standby colors/patterns.

LurePartsOnline.com for all your lure making needs.

To find the unpainted popper bodies once you are on the LurePartsOnline site just find "Crankbaits/Minnow Bodies" under the Categories list of items. There you will find many kinds of lure bodies including the unpainted ones.

Have the fun of painting your own bass poppers and save a lot of money at the same time.

Good Fishing!

Check this out for much more detail on how to make your own wooden lures.

Making Your Own Bass Rigs & Lures

2011-04-29T21:37:00.000-07:00

For the price of a couple of new lures this book will give you step-by-step instruction on putting together over 30 rigs and lures. Plus you get instructions on presentation, retrieval and all the basics of bass fishing. You’ll save the cost of this book in one fishing trip.Bass Rigs & Lures is a 60 page book in pdf format that you can download right now, Here’s what you get:

The basic rigs
All the rigs you’ve ever heard about, all in one place. The Texas Rig, the Carolina Rig, the Drop Shot Rig and others.

Plus over 30 new rigs and variations on old ones.

Ever hear of the Backward Texas Jerk, the Texas Whiskers Rig or the Skirted Worm Rig? Probably not, because they’re presented here for the first time anywhere. And the bass haven’t heard of them either, and that’s key!

The basic knots

Step by step instructions and full color illustrations on tying the few simple knots you’ll need to put the rigs and lures together. The Palomar Knot, Barrel Knot, and Blood Knot, plus the Clinch Knot and its variations.

The basic hooks, lines and sinkers

What they look like, how to get them and how to use them in your rigs and lures for smooth, tangle-free fishing and fast, sure hook-sets.

Casting and presentation tips.

The Texas Rig and the Carolina Rig, as you probably know, are cast differently, presented to the fish differently and retrieved differently. You’ll find tips and pointers on fishing these and every other rig and lure in the book.

Over 90 links to the parts you may need.

If you don’t have a particular hook or sinker in your tackle

box, just click on the links and you’ll go directly to what you need.

Why do new lures flash onto the fishing scene, work like magic for a while and then fade into oblivion?

Thanks in part to the success of catch-and-release, bass get the opportunity to see the same lures again and again, especially on heavily fished lakes. Over time, they learn to avoid the lures they see most often – the most popular

lures.

A researcher who agrees with this theory is Dr. Keith Jones, Director of Research at the Berkley Fish Research Center in Spirit Lake, Iowa. In his book, “Knowing Bass, The Scientific Approach to Catching More Fish,” Dr. Jones states, “The results show that under some circumstances, bass can remember lures for at least up to three months and perhaps much, much longer. Who knows? If the experience is bad enough, they might never forget.”

His research suggests that one way to overcome this shyness on the part of the bass is to show them lures they haven’t seen before. One way to do that is to buy all the hot new lures as soon as the come out and race your fishing buddies to the lake. But with lures costing several bucks a pop, there’s an obvious downside to that.

Another way is to devise your own rigs and lures from stuff that you already have. And that’s what “Bass Rigs and Lures you can make from stuff in your tackle box” is all about – showing the bass something different.

How is this book different from 99% of other fishing books?

Most other books describe in tedious detail how technique can improve your chances of catching fish. Or give instructions on tying a hundred knots when all you need is three or four. Or have an entire chapter devoted to one type of lure.

Bass Rigs & Lures gives you just what you need to know on all of the above – no more, no less. AND over 30 rigs and lures that are proven to catch fish. PLUS over 90 links to the parts and pieces you may need to put them together. Bass Rigs and Lures contains over 60 pages of full color illustrations, instructions and tips.

"Bass Rigs & Lures" is only $12 and here is where you can get more details on how to purchase.

Bass Rigs & Lures at Clickbank

Wooden Lure Kits For Sale; Paint Your Own Lures

Paint Your Own Plastic Top Water Poppers

Learn how to make your own wooden top water fishing lures. I will show you how.

Fishing Lure Components

2011-02-25T15:00:00.000-08:00

Your Complete Source For Fishing Lure Components

LurePartsOnLine.com

Whether you are a "newbie" just starting a hobby of lure making or a seasoned lure maker, Lure Parts Online is the place for you.

Lure Parts Online pride themselves in offering an unparalleled selection of lure building supplies. With over 10,000 different items in stock you'll find everything you need to build top quality fishing lures!

Whether you are trying to save money or looking to build premium tackle,they carry it all, including many hard-to-find items simply not available elsewhere.

Tournament anglers will love their extensive selection of top-of-the-line products. Products like Gamakatsu hooks, bulk plastics, genuine 24k gold plated blades and Titanium wire. Products that will help you win tournaments.

Add to this their commitment to customer satisfaction and our 100% guarantee and you have a winning combination that's hard to beat. We invite you to browse through their site and see the line up of quality lure components for yourself.

In addition to lure components you will also find some great books and DVD's on lure making and lures like the two below.

Click Here for Lure Parts On Line.com

Learn How to Make Your Own Wooden Top Water Lures.

Wooden Lure Kits Here. Paint Your Own Lures.

Installing Rattles in Wooden Lures

2011-02-25T13:19:00.000-08:00

Installing Rattles in Wooden Lures

I do add rattles to a couple of the lures I make but keep in mind that rattles in wooden lures are "not" going to be as loud as rattles in plastic lure bodies. The wood lure bodies simply dampens a lot of the sound of the rattles no matter how loud they may be.

I have used some of the largest plastic and glass body rattles that I could find in places like Janns Netcraft and LurePartsOnline. I have also made my own rattlles using lengths of brass tubing and solid brass or nickel beads.Check here for some nice rattles;

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I have installed the rattles in the lure bodies using two methods.

One way is to drill a hole in the belly of the lure once the lure body is shaped. I drill a hole perpendicular to the lure body, insert the rattle, and fill with a wood filler. Sand when dry and then paint. I always use a brad point bit for drilling these holes.

The second method starts when lure is still in a the lure block form. I cut the lure block at the point where I want the rattle to be. I use the lathe to drill a hole in each of the two pieces. If the rattle is one inch long, I drill the hole .5 inch long in each pieces. I then glue and insert the rattle. Once dry I turn the lure and the finished lure has the rattle inside.

Check here to Learn how to make your own wooden top water lures here.

Wooden Lure Kits For Sale; Paint Your Own Lures

SpinTech Treble Hooks

2011-02-13T17:39:00.000-08:00

The World's First Rotating Treble Hook - the result of years of extensive research and engineering. The SpinTech Treble Hook reduces the chances of losing fish that spit out the hook. When hooked, fish are known to fight aggressively, subjecting the lure and hook through a lot of stress.

Typical treble hooks attached to lures suffer limited range in angular rotation. In effect, they lock up in multiple positions and experience unnecessary leverage and torque that pry hooks out of fish’s mouths. SpinTech’s unique ability to rotate infinitely in either direction eliminates the locking problem completely. SpinTech hooks reposition themselves with the changing momentum of struggling fish. Simply put, SpinTech improves positive hook set and provides more fluid control over fish, no matter how hard they fight.

SpinTech Treble hooks are constructed with the line tie pin dropping directly down the center of the treble hook, so they remain balanced on any lure or bait and promote maximum performance. They are available in both freshwater and saltwater versions, and in standard or red finishes.

Size 2,1,1/0,2/0,3/0 - 4 per pack

Size 4 - 5 per pack

Size 6 - 5 per pack

Check here for more details and for purchasing information.

Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver 4.20

2011-02-12T10:28:00.000-08:00

The Sweet Beaver 4.20 is quickly becoming touring pros favorite flipping bait. It catches fish from coast to coast year around. This lure is extremely effective fished alone or on the back of a jig. The tail of the sweet beaver produces a pinching motion similiar to a crawfish making this bait irresistable. The Sweet Beaver is a compact bait with a big bite. 10 Count Bag.

Check here for more details and purchasing informaton.

Abu Garcia Verdict Casting Rods

2011-02-08T10:54:00.000-08:00

Abu Garcia Verdict Casting Rods

Extending Handle System allows for balance and Ergonomic Enhancement, extends up to 3"

36 Ton graphite construction for a light weight and increased sensitivity

One piece double anodized aluminum screw down creates a secure connection with the reel

High density EVA handles are more durable and comfortable

Titanium alloy guides with SiC inserts create a lightweight, balanced rod design

Texas-rigged hook keeper for all bait applications

1 piece rod

Check here for more details and purchasing information.

Spro Fat John 60 Crankbait

2011-02-08T10:36:00.000-08:00

Spro Fat John 60 Crankbait

New For This Year
The SPRO Fat John was designed by BASS Elite Series Pro John Crews to be the best shallow running square bill style crankbait on the market. The SPRO Fat John comes with two premium Gamakatsu size #3 trebles, and it comes in 8 fish catching colors. The SPRO Fat John also has a soft tungsten weight transfer for extra long casting just like the other baits in the SPRO Little John family of lures. The SPRO Fat John features a computer chip bill which not only gives the SPRO Fat John a unique action, but also lets the angler feel for what the bait is doing on the other end of the line. Try one today! Dives 1-3 feet. 5/8oz, 2.4” long.

Check here for more details and purchasing info.

Spro BBZ-1 Jr Swimbait

2011-02-08T08:42:00.000-08:00

The Bill Seimantel Series BBZ-1 Jr. is a slightly more compact version of the original BBZ-1 Trout that was designed by the world-renowned swim bait expert bill Siemantel. These ultra realistic swim baits are built on the same principle as the original that has been so successful.

Floater: Floats - 2 oz

Slow Sink: Falls 1 ft per 3 seconds - 2-1/4 oz

Fast Sink: Falls 2 ft per second - 2-1/2 oz

Check here for more detail and purchasing information on this Spro swimbait.

Wanted: Diawa Dead or Alive Swimbait

2011-02-08T07:32:00.000-08:00

Diawa Dead or Alive Swimbait

Action of the double-jointed wooden body imitates a mortally injured, side-swimming baitfish, an easy target for large predatory gamefish. Also features spinner buzz blade tail for extra vibration and splash, heavy-duty super sharp hooks and realistic 3-D eyes. Side-Mounted Diving Bill: Gives side swimming action to imitate a mortally injured baitfish. The Dead or Alive Swimbait is available in a 5 inch and 6 inch long floating model.

More detail available on Dead or Alive Swimbait lure here.

Hot Dog -Handmade Wooden Walking Lure

2010-10-16T11:16:00.000-07:00

Hot Dog

Handmade Wooden Walking Lure with Loud Internal Rattle

This is a handmade wooden walking lure 5.5 inches long with the loudest rattle I have heard in a wooden lure.

Wooden Walking Lure

How to Make Mouth in Wooden Popper Lures www.woodenluremaking.com

2010-10-16T11:00:00.000-07:00

Hi,

Give me two minutes and I will show you how to achieve one of the most difficult tasks for a hobby lure maker.

Thanks and good fishing,
Kermett Adams

Want to learn to make your own wooden lures? Visit my site and I will show you how.

Visit my site for a place to get these rotary burr cutting tools.

Jawbreaker-Wooden Floating Buzzbait

2010-08-14T17:05:00.000-07:00

Jawbreaker-Wooden Floating Buzzbait

This is a heavy duty buzzbait made to catch large bass, stripers, and other aggressive large surface feeding fish.The Jawbreaker is similar to its metal counterparts except it floats at rest.It is made with through wire construction to handle big fish. The overall length is 5.75 inches and weighs 1.5 ounces.It is rigged with 4X 1/0 ST-66 TN Owner trebles and are attached to the lure with SS 3 coil split rings.

Tie one on and hang on!

Link to Jawbreaker Buzzbait-Take a look.

Crooked Bayou Shiner-Heddon 100 Minnow Reproduction

2010-08-10T20:50:00.000-07:00

Crooked Bayou Shiner

Heddon 100 Minnow Reproduction/Green Frog

The bearings and counter rotating propellers in front and rear of this Heddon 100 Minnow reproduction are similiar to the originals as are the glass eyes. Handmade wood body of the Crooked Bayou Shiner is 3 inches;overall lure length is4.50 inches long. The Crooked Bayou Shiner is shipped in tissue paper inside custom made box.

Visit my Sunrise Tackle Store to see this lure.

Disderata

2010-06-15T20:28:00.000-07:00

Disderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it as should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

Message From Grand Isle, La.

2010-06-15T17:27:00.000-07:00

Message From Grand Isle, Louisiana

I witnessed something yesterday I wanted to share with my friends. It was disappointing, to say the least, but not at all surprising. I was in Grand Isle yesterday when we were visited by our president. Our street has about a dozen camps, one permanent resident on it; and yesterday we had a fair crowd of people. The first incident that was brought to my attention was four bus loads of, I guess you could call them workers, was spotted at the Bridge Side marina and looked as if they had come from New Orleans. For you who do not know, Bridge Side is the first marina coming onto Grand Isle and this is where the buses stopped and the WORKERS got off. I later witnessed not four but five buses pass our street on Hwy 1 going to the end of the island where our president was to visit. I made a statement to my neighbors that they were probably going to stage a scenerio where a large amount of people were working on our oil spill problem and guess what, I was right. Liz and I witnessed this on one of the specials when I got home and a large number of men had rakes and were dressed in white hazardous suits working on the beach. But where did they go; No one had seen these guys before yesterday and no one can find them now. I was told WWL is getting question after question about this today, go figure our leader not being truthful and staging something like this.

The next thing I really found unusual was that no one cared if he was on the island. I later saw 38 cops on motorcycles, yes I did count them, and many other police vehicles escort what I am sure was the president in his motorcade of black suburbans. I was told he landed in Fouchon, about 10 miles from Grand Isle, then was brought to Grand Isle in the motorcade. I did see his helicopter and the escorts fly north of us to meet him at the Coast Guard facility were he spoke. My point is when he went down Hwy 1, not one person made an attempt to see him. There wasn't any one taking pictures, no one even looking in his direction, no one lining the streets and waving flags, no one cared. I really think if it had been any of our prior presidents, even Clinton, an attempt would have been made to be along the side of the road and cheer or wave. It is really sad that this country is being run by a man that no one likes or has any respect for. God help us get through the change.

John Munnerlyn, a friend of Grand Isles

Making a Wooden Lure on a Lathe

2010-06-13T06:37:00.000-07:00

The Best Way to Make a Wooden Lure on a Lathe

Hi,
If you can give me about 7 minutes I will show you the best way to turn a wooden lure on a mini-lathe.
Good fishing,
Kermett Adams

For much more detail on how to make and paint your own wooden topwater lures check out this link.

Learn How to Make Your Own Wooden Topwater Lures
More info Here

Center Hole Drilling for Through Wire Construction

2010-06-12T20:42:00.000-07:00

Center Hole Drilling for Thru Wire Constuction

Hi, Give me about 5 minutes of your time and I will show you the best way to drill a hole through the center of your lure for through wire construction. This makes for a super strong lure that wil lhold very large fish. This system is much stronger than using eye screws and hook hangers to attach hooks to the lure body.
Good fishing,
Kermett Adams

Learn How to Make Your Own Wooden Topwater Lures

Strike King Red Eye Shad

2010-04-23T07:22:00.000-07:00

2010 Bassmaster Classic Winning Lure

Once again, Kevin VanDam caught his way to the top of the bass fishing world by winning the 2010 Bassmasters Classic® and the Gold Sexy Shad is the pattern that put KVD back on top!

''I'll choose the 3/4 oz Red Eye to get maximum depth. It's a good choice for getting deeper in the summer months, for getting down on ledges or to yoyo it in anywhere from 7-20 feet. I'll sink it down and yoyo it along the bottom almost how you'd fish a jig.''

Kevin VanDam - 3 time Bassmaster’s Classic Champion and 5 time Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year

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Free Rockler Woodworking Catalog

2010-03-02T11:39:00.000-08:00

Whether you are an expert or novice Rockler.com is the place to go for all your woodworking tools and hardware.

Request a Free Rockler Woodworking Catalog Here.

Learn How to Make Your Own Wooden Topwater Lures

PreVal Sprayer

2009-12-29T16:29:00.000-08:00

This handy pocket-size tool sprays virtually any liquid: paint, lacquer, solvent, stain, oil, cleaners and more! Just fill the container with the mixture of your choice, attach the power unit and spray away. Lightweight compact size is great for touchups! This is a great sprayer for any hobbyist and is particularly handy for fisherman with a favorite lure that could use a little refurbishing. This sprayer is much less expensive than an airbrush and compressor and does a better job than a aerosol shaker can of paint. Additional containers (sold separately) allow you to keep finish samples for perfect color-matching. Completely portable system eliminates air lines and other bulky equipment for easy access to tight spots. One power unit sprays up to 16 oz. of liquid. Replacement power units also availabe separately

Learn How to Paint Wooden Lures

Santa Claus Bass

2009-12-27T19:12:00.000-08:00

Christmas 2009 is 2 days gone and there are still goodies in the bag. If you are willing to get out in the cold, some nice bass can be caught in the dead of winter. There are several ways to catch wintertime bass but one of my favorites is drop shotting 6 inch lizards in deep water. Some days you may find them shallow; but I usually find them at 30 feet in heavy cover. This particular lake has scattered rock pile on the bottom and that is where I find the bass.

Learn How To Make Your Own Wooden Topwater Lures

2009-12-19T07:27:00.000-08:00

Learn How to Make Your Own Wooden Top Water Lures for Large and Smallmouth Bass, Stripers, Musky, and Many Other Species; Both Saltwater and Freshwater

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own top water wooden fishing lures and did not know where to start? Have you ever wanted to learn how to build lures using thru-wire construction, saltwater metal lipped swimmers ?? I will show you how to do it!.

Hi, my name is Kermett Adams and thanks for stopping by. If you have an interest in learning how to make your own wooden top water fishing lures; I can show you how to do it. You can learn to make beautiful, high quality lures.

My number one hobby is catching bass on top water lures; Pics of Fun Times on the Lake!!!
My second most enjoyable thing is to make the wooden top water lures that I catch the bass with and to show other people how to do it.

For the price of a two or three quality fishing lures you will learn many tips and skills required to make your own wooden top water fishing lures. This instructional ebook goes into much more detail than other books I have seen on making wooden lures. 100% of the focus of this lure making ebook is on how to make and paint wooden top water fishing lures. Even if your interest lies in making wooden lures other than top water; you will benefit from my woodworking and wooden lure painting tips.

I will lead you step by step on everything you need to know to make beautiful wooden fishing lures that you will be proud of. I also am an avid top water bass fisherman and I can tell you that it is very exciting and rewarding to catch fish on your own handmade fishing lures.

This ebook is loaded with many color pictures illustrating all the key steps of making wooden fishing lures. You will get detail here unlike any other book or CD that I have seen on making wooden lures.

Great source for fishing lure components.

There are 30 Chapters loaded with tips on all the aspects of lure making that will save you time and money. I cover every aspect of lure making from sourcing all the materials down to lure packaging once you have your lures made.

Click Here to Learn How to Make Your Own Wooden Top Water Lures

The Strike Video Game

2009-12-17T09:51:00.000-08:00

Drop anchor in your living room and fish the day away at some of North America’s best fishing hot spots!

Featuring amazing game play, realistic physics and authentic pro-used fishing gear, The Strike is the most advanced and fun fishing video game ever! The game features 111 Bass Pro Shops lures, 11 species of fish, 10 unique lakes, 10 tournaments, nine boats and one heck of a good time! The Strike includes game play options for experienced anglers, first-timers and hard core gamers.

When you're ready to take a break from the fishing action, you can compete in two special arcade style games – Boat Racing and Casting Challenge. They are perfect for multiplayer competition up to four players.

Features:

111 Bass Pro Shops lures, 11 species of fish, 10 unique lakes, 10 tournaments, nine awesome boats

Search for legendary fish in each lake or take a break and compete in boat racing and casting challenges

Game play options for seasoned fisherman, first-timers, or hardcore gamers

Xbox The Strike Bundle Package
The Strike Xbox Controller features state-of-the-art technology that replicates the real action and feel of a fishing rod and reel! Game features include a light-up line tension meter, real time casting, a tackle toggle, drag control and even a fully-spinning reel handle. It senses your every movement—you’ll cast, jig and set the hook just like the real thing, and you’ll know when a big one is on the line when the controller vibrates! Xbox 360 players can share their scores via Xbox Live. Bundle includes game and controller.

Glisten PC Lure Clear Coat

2009-12-17T09:09:00.000-08:00

Fishing Lure Clear Coating

GLISTEN PC is a High Gloss, Rock Hard, Water-clear topcoat designed for spray or brush application over all surfaces, including painted wood. GLISTEN PC will not leave brushmarks, and will dry in less than one hour, but will take 3-4 days to reach maximum hardness.

When GLISTEN PC is first dry to the touch, it will appear to be very soft. Avoid touching it for several days until it becomes hard and tough. Accidental contact could damage the surface before full cure has taken place. Like many other coatings, GLISTEN PC is a MOISTURE-CURED coating, which means it is strengthened by exposure to moisture. It will never crack, chip, peel, or yellow, and is very flexible as well. This clear coat is tolerant to plastic worms/grubs.

If you are a lure maker in the need of a better clear coat for your lures; give this one a try. Two applications with an airbrush gives a beautiful, rock hard finish on your lures.

If you would like more info on learning how to make your own wooden topwater lures, check this out.

WoodenLureMaking

Peacock Bass Action is Still Hot!!

2009-12-10T17:54:00.000-08:00

Reports of great fishing for peacock bass are still coming in from Brazil. Top water action continues to be the best of the past several years. Ripper lures like the Peacock Ripper remains one of the best lures for top water action.

PeacockBassLures

Casting Arm Pain Relief

2009-12-10T11:16:00.000-08:00

Tennis/Casting Elbow Pain Relief

For many years prior to dicovering a simple exercise; I suffered from recurring bouts with the terrible pain of tennis elbow.

And like most people who suffer with "tennis elbow"; my pain was not caused by playing tennis, golf, or any sport. It was caused by hard physical work like millions of Americans do every day. My tennis elbow pain was caused by activities like driving nails with a hammer, digging post holes, and cutting and splitting 12 cords of firewood each year.

As a bass fisherman I would sometimes make hundreds of casts per day and this would result in aggrevation of an already painful situation.

At times the pain in my right arm would be so bad that I had to support it perfectly still in a sling for up to 2 weeks at a time.Pain would radiate up and down my arm from my hand to into my shoulder.

From time to time I would be free of pain, but it always returned when I did the strenuous kinds of work activities that I needed and liked to do.
I tried every kind of pain relieving cream that I could find. I tried physical therapy and self applied massage therapy. I tried a number of exercises but none of them provided much relief. I wore several different kinds of elbow support bands. I took repeated cortisone injections from more than one physician. The cortisone injections provided wonderful pain relief, but it was always temporary. Most of the things I tried provided some temporary relief; but I was never completely free of tennis elbow pain for 20 years.

Eventually I found one simple exercise that relieved my tennis elbow pain. In addition the exercise strengthened my arm and made if less susceptible to the pain that can return with strenuous use of the arm.

The only "tool" I use with the exercise is one 2 pound dumbbell. I start the exercise with the dumbbell clenched in my hand and my arm extended straight in front of me raised to a 90 degree angle with my body. I found it was important to have my hand clenched; so when I did not have a dumbbell, I used some object that allowed me to wrap my hand around it resulting in a clenched fist. My starting point also includes having my wrist and arm rotated as far to left as possible. I then move my arm from a position of pointing straight away from me in the front, to a position of straight out to the right hand side of my body.
As I am moving my entire arm in this arc, I am simultaneously rotating my hand/wrist/arm as far as I can move it to the right.

Then I do the reverse and move may arm back to the front of me while at the same time rotating my hand/wrist back as far to the left as I possibly can.
If I am not having major discomfort, I might do this 15 to 20 times.The degree of my pain of tennis elbow when I started the exercise would determine how many repetitions I would do. I found that too many repetitions could worsen my situation. That is not to say that my first few times I did the exercise that I did not have some pain. I usually do the exercise 2 to 3 times per day. Within 3 to 4 days I usually start seeing marked relief in my tennis elbow pain.
When exercising my left arm the movement is exactly the same.
I usually continue this exercise for a few days after the pain is gone as I have found that the exercise strengthens the parts of my arm that are susceptible to the tennis elbow pains. As my pain subsides I also usually increase the weight to a 5 pound dumbbell.

That's it. This simple exercise has worked for years any time I have had a tennis elbow pain flare up.

Watch the video on the link below for free for more detail;

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Budi Soehardi -CNN Hero

2009-11-30T07:14:00.000-08:00

KUPANG, Indonesia (CNN)

At Roslin Orphanage, children giggle through deep concentration as they try to master the "Chicken Dance." It's a far cry from the Indonesian orphans' earlier months and years.
Budi Soehardi poses with young residents of Roslin Orphanage.
"They are cheerful-looking and photogenic, but close to all have a very sad story," said Budi Soehardi, founder of the West Timor orphanage.
"Some of the babies come because a mother passes away right after delivery because of lack of nutrition. Others come from extreme poverty. Some come from families [that] just do not want the children and abandon them," he said
Soehardi, a 53-year-old Indonesian pilot living in Singapore, and his wife, Peggy, look after 47 children at the orphanage. They have a personal relationship with each one, and consider them part of their family. The couple named many of the children since they entered the orphanage as babies -- some of them tiny victims and refugees from the conflict in East Timor.
Soehardi has three children of his own but says there is no difference between what he supplies for his biological children and those living at the orphanage. They all get clean living spaces, vaccinations, food, clothing and vitamins from the United States.
"Mr. Budi is like my own father," said Gerson Mangi, 20, a resident at Roslin Orphanage. Mangi, who came to the orphanage when he was 12 years old, had no means to attend school after his parents died. Now, thanks to the educational training at Roslin and a private sponsor, he is in medical school.
Soehardi, whose father died when he was 9 years old, can relate to these young people's hardships.
"Food was hard to come by and my school fee was very difficult," Soehardi said. "The refugees just really strike me so badly and [I want] them to be better off."
Young victims of a fight for independence
A 1999 news report on the situation in East Timor inspired the Soehardis to take action.

Soehardi was eating dinner and watching CNN with his wife and family at home in Singapore when he saw the plight of the refugees fleeing East Timor for West Timor, Indonesia. Families were living in cardboard boxes, children were wearing rags for clothes, and sanitation was nonexistent.
"It was devastating," Soehardi said.
The poor conditions were a result of conflicts in East Timor that surfaced after the residents voted for independence from Indonesia. Following the election, militias -- with support from Indonesian security forces -- launched a campaign of violence throughout the region. Hundreds of East Timorese were killed, and as many as 250,000 were displaced from their homes, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
The Soehardis had been planning on taking a vacation, but watching the news made them rethink their plans.
"[My wife and I] look at each other and we have a thought of our own. ... 'Hey, let's do something else. Why don't we visit the place ... to make a different kind of holiday,' " Soehardi said.
He began coordinating financial donations, food, clothing and supplies. With help from friends and ground volunteers, the Soehardis navigated the conflict-ridden areas and delivered more than 40 tons of food, medical supplies and toiletries to East Timor refugee camps.
Soon the Soehardis determined West Timor could use a space for orphans.
"My wife was initially asking me to build three rooms. Then two hours later she [asked for] five rooms, and then later nine rooms and finally, the orphanage building."
They completed their orphanage building in 11 months and named it Roslin Orphanage, after a pair of Timorese women whom Peggy looked up to as a girl.
In April 2002, the orphanage opened and provided a home for four children. Since then the residence has expanded to provide free education, clothing, housing and food for 47 children of all ages, newborns to university-age. About half of its residents are younger than 8 years old. An unexpected harvest
The orphanage was built on donated land that the Soehardis initially thought bore barren soil. But today, the rice they feed the children comes solely from their own land.
"We dared to take the challenge," said Soehardi of his foray into irrigation. He and Peggy, who are not trained in agriculture, used two pumps and a generator to get water for irrigation.
Then they began planting rice. "One hundred days later, we were having our first harvest and declared ourselves to be self-sufficient on rice for the orphanage children," he saidIt's a fortunate cost-cutting tactic, especially with Soehardi losing his piloting job in November because of the struggling economy.
Soehardi, whose pilot salary goes toward maintaining the orphanage and funding medical student Mangi's education, is hopeful that the end of his contract will not affect the children's well-being.

"To help these children is a privilege for me and my wife because it's giving back to society ... giving back what has been blessed to us."
Want to get involved? Check out Roslin Orphanage and see how to help

Great 2009 Peacock Bass Season in Brazil

2009-11-06T20:53:00.000-08:00

The water levels in the Amazon Basin this fall set the stage for one of the best fishing seasons of the past few years. Large numbers of fish are being taken as well as some really great trophy fish.Top water action has been the best of the past several years as well.

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New Peacock R ipper Color/Pattern Lineup

2009-11-05T08:29:00.000-08:00

I have recently added three new color/pattens to the lineup of Peacock Rippers.The three new colors/patterns are Amazon Gold, Red Head, and River Flash.

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Heddon Zaragossa Reproduction

2009-10-25T07:30:00.000-07:00

Crooked Bayou Fish Stick
Heddon Zaragossa Reproduction
The Crooked Bayou Fish Stick is a reproduction of the Heddon Zarragossa lure. I will be making and offering only a limited number of these lures in some of the most popular colors/patterns. Each lure is made in the likeness of the original Heddon Zaragossa; including the glass eyes. Handmade wood body of the lure is 4.25 inches;overall lure length is 4.75 inches long. Lure is packed in tissue paper inside handmade box. Only 50 lures this color will be sold in 2009. Each Crooked Bayou Fish Stick is numbered, dated and signed.

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Heddon 150 Minnow Reproductions

2009-10-25T07:24:00.000-07:00

Heddon 150 Minnow Reproductions

I make this lure to commemorate all the bayous, creeks, and ponds that we fished as kids in the forties and fifties. It is also a tribute to all the old magic wooden propeller lures we used like this one, the Nip-I-Diddee and the Devils Horse.
The bearings and counter rotating propellers in front and rear of this Heddon 150 Minnow replica are similiar to the originals as are the glass eyes. Handmade wood body of the Crooked Bayou Minnow is 3.75 inches;overall lure length is 5.25 inches long. The Crooked Bayou Minnow is shipped in tissue paper inside handmade box. Only 100 lures of each color will be sold in 2010. The custommade lure boxes are numbered and signed by lure maker.

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Osprey Marker Buoy Retriever

2009-10-24T10:30:00.000-07:00

Osprey Marker Buoy Retriever makes a very productive way of fishing a lot easier.

Many of the most successful bass, crappie, walleye, and catfish fishermen fish mid-lake on deepwater structure. Once the stucture is located a marker buoy is dropped on the surface to mark an easy reference to the location.

The OSPREY becomes a valuable tool when it is time to pick up the marker buoy to move to a new location. Save your back for catching fish and not for bending over to pick up your marker buoy. Stay off your knees and belly and retrieve the buoy from the comfort of your seat or from a standing position on the deck of your boat.

The OSPREY Marker Buoy Retriever is made of blue anodized high grade aluminum and has an 4.5 inch long EVA foam handle. Except for the EVA foam handle, the OSPREY is 100% rustproof aluminum. The OSPREY telescopes to a length of 44 inches and allows you to retrieve your marker buoys from the comfort of your boat seat. The OSPREY collaspes to 27 inches when not in use for easy storage on the deck of your boat or storage lockers. Take a look at it here.

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Wooden Lure Painting Tips

2009-10-15T08:40:00.000-07:00

Wooden Lure Making
Learn to Make Your Own Wooden Lures

Wooden Lure Making Basic Instructions
These first steps of making your own wooden lures are focused on the use of the Wooden Lure Blocks and the Wooden Lure Block Kits.

There are several methods you can use to make/shape your lures. You can make them by turning the lure blocks in a lathe, by hand carving, or by the use of power sander like a Dremel tool or a belt sander. The use of a lathe is the easiest way to make high quality lures of a consistent size and shape.

The lure blocks in the Wooden Lure Block Kits come with several of the key steps already completed. The eye holes for the 5/16 3D molded eyes and the eye screw holes in both ends of the lure block are pre drilled. The popper mouth in the Special K popper lure is pre cut. Whether you are carving the lure or turning it on a lathe; remove wood from the lure block down to where the eye socket hole is a little less than 1/8 inch deep. These holes will accommodate the eyes later. Whether carving or turning; the pre drilled eye screw holes in both ends of the lure will be the center of the ends of the finished lure. If you are turning the popper lure block in a lathe, mount the pre cut mouth end in the live center of the lathe. (right hand side of the lathe)

When making lures from the Wooden Lure Blocks; mark the center point on the ends of the lure block with a pencil before you start the turning or carving process. This ensures that the finished lure will be in the center of
the lure block.

When turning the lure blocks on a lathe; turn the lure blocks all the way to end of the block. In other words; the lure block length you begin with should be the length of the finished lure. Doing it this way ensures the holes for the eye screws are in the dead center on the ends of the lure and that each additional lure of this type is exactly the same length.

If you purchase the Wooden Lure Blocks and plan to drill eyes holes for the 3D molded eyes; I suggest the use of a forstner bit for this job. Forstner bits and 3D molded eyes are available in various sizes. Details on how to build a lure block holder for drilling eye holes are available in the e-book on Lure Making at http://www.woodenluremaking.com

Sanding
When turning the lures on a lathe the only sand paper you will need is a sheet of 320 grit. Cut it into 1 inch strips to use on the lathe. When carving, a Fine Sanding Block will work fine for the sanding job.

Painting Instructions

Primer/Base Coat

Even though the lure body is already sanded; consider a little sanding on the lure body with 320 or 400 grit fine sandaper.

The easiest way to get a reasonably good white base coat on your lure is by dipping them in Rustoleum Flat White 7590 or 7790 Enamel paint. When using in warmer temperatures (80 degrees and up) no thinner is needed. When cooler than this I suggest paint thinner as a thinner. 5 to 6 tablespoons of paint thinner to a quart of paint is a good place to start.

Look for a pint of this paint or equivalent if you are painting only a few lures. If you cannot dip the lure you can paint it with a small artist type brush. Another possible way to get a white base coat is to you the small bottles of white Testors enamel that you will find in any arts and crafts type store. Plan on allowing at least 1 day for the base coat paint to dry.

Another choice base applying a white base coat is with an aerosol can of flat white enamel. At least two applications will be needed for good cover.

The painting of lures is made much easier with the use of some sort of lure holding device. Pictured below is what I use and they are easy to make. With a 3/16 inch dowel rod, a 5/8 inch dowel rod, and some 1 1/8 inch eye screws you can make several of these lure holders.

If you are painting only a couple lures you can hang the lure to paint and dry by screwing an eye screw in the end of the lure and hang it to something by a short piece of wire or a straightened paper clip.

Color Coat
First choice is color lacquer used in an air brush and second choice is Rustoleum aersol cans of colored lacquer. There are several colors available. Use at least two thinly applied coats. Third choice is the use of an artist brush with Testors enamel or lacquer. Testor also sells aerosol cans of both enamel and lacquer. http://www.testors.com

Much more detail on paint coatings and the painting processes are available in the complete e-book on Wooden Lure Making at http://www.woodenluremaking.com

After the color coat is done and prior to the application of the final clear coat is the time to glue the eyes into the eye holes. A good water proof glue like Tite Bond II works fine. Apply a small drop of glue in the eye socket of the lure and insert the eye. Let it cure for at least an hour.

Clear Coat
A great choice is Rustoleum clear lacquer in aerosol cans. Hold the can at least 8 inches away from the lure. Apply with a moving motion of the can. Do not hold in one spot or you will over apply. Let dry 30 minutes and apply a second coat of clear lacquer.

Hooks and Hardware
Once the final clear coat is completely dry is the time to attach all hardware. Small needle nose pliers and a small screw driver are needed for this job. Be careful not to let the tools slip and ruin your paint job

Good luck and good fishing,

How to Tune a Crankbait

2009-10-14T07:53:00.000-07:00

Most often crank baits come out of the box tuned and ready to run true on retrieve. Sometimes they may need a little tuning and it is also possible for a crank bait to get out of tune while getting beat up bouncing off structure or while in the tackle box.
Tuning a crank bait is a fairly simple process when you know the basic guidelines. To adjust or "tune" a crank bait simply bend the line tie to the left or right, depending on which direction it is running, a fraction of an inch. The line tie is the wire that you tie your line to. It can be on the diving lip of the crank bait or on the nose of the lure.
When performing this procedure hold the front of the crank bait facing you.
If the crank bait is running left; bend the top end line tie to the right. If the crank bait is running to the right; bend the top end of the line tie to the left. A small pair or needle nose pliers is the best tool for this job.
The process may take more than one attempt to get it right in that you should make small moves on bending the line tie.

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Learn How to Make Wooden Topwater Lures

It's Not the Pretty Colors!!

2007-07-03T08:36:00.001-07:00

Guess which lure will catch the most and biggest bass. Will the new, shiny one of the top left catch more bass than the other two ? How about the beat up one on the top right or the destroyed one on the bottom?

If you guessed the one on the bottom is still just as good as the other two; you are correct. Actually,all three lures in the pics are the same lure. I make this lure and the name of the lure is Sam's Favorite. I gave it that name because my friend Sam loves it and he has caught many, many bass on this small popper style lure. Sam has made thousands of casts with this lure and has caught hundreds of bass with it and many of them over 4 pounds. The only reason I have the lure today is that the bottom hook hanger finally broke and I am replacing it with a new one. I offered to give Sam a new lure to replace the old beat up one but he declined. Sam has learned something that a lot of fishermen don't know. For top water fishing the lure color plays a limited role in your success. It is more about size, shape, sounds, and particularly the action the fisherman imparts to the lure.

Since I am not a bass I can't say with absolute certainty, but my guess is that what a bass sees on the surface above him is a dark object silhouetted against the sky. Further evidence that top water lure color makes little difference is how bass will hit top waters like crazy on dark nights. Go figure!

There is another thing you might want to think about if you think it is the pretty colors that bass are attracted to on top water lures. Take a look at the high percentage of top water lures that are white on the belly; some are yellow. All the beautiful colors on top water lures that we think are important are where? You guessed it, on the top of the lure where no bass ever sees.

I make and paint wooden top water lures and I am much like a lot of other bass fishermen in that we all have our favorite lure color/patterns. The attractive colors I think are more for us fishermen and a hungry bass could care less.They are attracted to the top water lures for reasons other than the pretty colors.

Takeaway? If you have a magic lure that seems to catch bass better than anything you have; don't quit using it just because all the paint is chipped off. Keep casting it just as it is because it is most likely not the pretty color that is attracting those hard hitting strikes.

Good fishing,
Kermett
You can learn how to make your own wooden lures here.

Extra Special Memorial Day

2007-06-25T11:13:00.000-07:00

Memorial Day each year is a special day of remembrance for those great Americans who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.
Memorial Day 2007 was a day that my son and I will remember for another reason as well; we had a fantastic morning fishing for bass. The top water action was hot and my son caught the biggest bass of his lifetime. By some standards his trophy may not be the biggest bass; but at 5 lb.7oz. it gave both of us the thrill of our lives.
Another thing that made catching this bass special was the lure he caught the bass on and the history of the lure. The lure was a Taberu popper (Sunrise Tackle) that I make and it is my son's favorite lure. Soon after I gave him the lure a couple years ago we were fishing and he broke the lure off on a tree limb about 15 feet above the water level. I went back a few days later with the long pool sweep pole from our swimming pool and retrieved the lure.
Every year in the future I will think of America's fallen heroes on Memorial Day. I will also remember the special day of bass fishing with my son when he caught a trophy bass.

Some Basic Lure Making Guidelines

2007-03-28T18:14:00.000-07:00

Wooden Lure Making Basic Guidelines

There are several methods you can use to make/shape your lures. You can make them by turning the lure blocks in a lathe, by hand carving, or by the use of power sander like a Dremel tool or a belt sander. The use of a lathe is the easiest way to make high quality lures of a consistent size and shape.

The lure blocks in the Wooden Lure Block Kits come with several of the key steps already completed. The eye holes for the 5/16 3D molded eyes and the eye screw holes in both ends of the lure block are pre drilled. The popper mouth in the Special K popper lure is pre cut. Whether you are carving the lure or turning it on a lathe; remove wood from the lure block down to where the eye socket hole is a little less than 1/8 inch deep. These holes will accommodate the eyes later. Whether carving or turning; the pre drilled eye screw holes in both ends of the lure will be the center of the ends of the finished lure. If you are turning the popper lure block in a lathe, mount the pre cut mouth end in the live center of the lathe. (right hand side of the lathe)

When making lures from the Wooden Lure Blocks; mark the center point on the ends of the lure block with a pencil before you start the turning or carving process. This ensures that the finished lure will be in the center of
the lure block.

When turning the lure blocks on a lathe; turn the lure blocks all the way to end of the block. In other words; the lure block length you begin with should be the length of the finished lure. Doing it this way ensures the holes for the eye screws are in the dead center on the ends of the lure and that each additional lure of this type is exactly the same length.

If you purchase the Wooden Lure Blocks and plan to drill eyes holes for the 3D molded eyes; I suggest the use of a forstner bit for this job. Forstner bits and 3D molded eyes are available in various sizes. Details on how to build a lure block holder for drilling eye holes are available in the e-book on Lure Making at http://www.woodenluremaking.com/

Sanding
When turning the lures on a lathe the only sand paper you will need is a sheet of 320 grit. Cut it into 1 inch strips to use on the lathe. When carving, a Fine Sanding Block will work fine for the sanding job.

Painting Instructions

Primer/Base Coat
The easiest way to get a reasonably good base coat on your lure is by dipping them in Rustoleum 7590 Flat Flat Enamel paint. When using in warmer temperatures (80 degrees and up) no thinner is needed. When cooler than this I suggest one part thinner to nine parts paint is a good place to start.

The painting of lures is made much easier with the use of some sort of lure holding device. Pictured below is what I use and they are easy to make. With a 3/16 inch dowel rod , a 5/8 inch dowel rod, and some 1 1/8 inch eye screws you can make several of these lure holders.

Color Coat
First choice is color lacquer used in an air brush and second choice is Rustoleum aersol cans of colored lacquer. There are several colors available. Use at least two thinly applied coats. Third choice is the use of an artist brush with Testors enamel or lacquer. Testor also sells aerosol cans of both enamel and lacquer. Much more detail on paint coatings and the painting processes are available in the complete e-book on Wooden Lure Making at http://www.woodenluremaking.com/
After the color coat is done and prior to the application of the final clear coat is the time to glue the eyes into the eye holes. A good water proof glue like Tite Bond II works fine.

Clear Coat
A 1 part or 2 part clear coat epoxy is best for this job. A great second choice is Rustoleum clear lacquer in aerosol cans.

Hooks and Hardware
Once the final clear coat is completely dry is the time to attach all hardware. Small needle nose pliers and a small screw driver are needed for this job.

Good luck and good fishing,
Kermett Adams

88 And Still Going!!!

2007-01-07T20:37:00.000-08:00

Update; January 4, 2010.

It has been three years since I first made this post and I am happy to add this update that my friend Sam is still here and still going strong. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sam!!! Sam is now 91 and doing well.

I am running a little late with this post with the busy Christmas season but it is still not too late to post a birthday tribute to my good friend and fishing partner; Sam. On December 22 Sam turned 88 years young and his love for bass fishing is still matched by his energy to pursue them. Guess what he did to celebrate his 88th birthday; you guessed it , he went fishing as he does almost everyday of the week summer and winter. Sam has the same love of top water fishing for bass that I do; but still keeps up the chase all winter long. I have posted a picture of Sam with a nice bass he caught last summer using his favorite top water lure; Sam's Favorite. This is one of the lures I make and Sam liked it so much I named it after him. It has the age old popping sound and action and just like Sam; it still catches bass. Happy Birthday Sam!!!

Wintertime Blues

2007-01-06T20:13:00.000-08:00

When winter arrives and largemouth bass retreat to the depths; avid top water bass fishermen sometimes have a hard time adjusting. In my younger days I would put away the rods and pick up the rifle and shotgun in November to wait until the bass hit the shallows again in the spring. As the hills I used to climb chasing deer seem to be taller and steeper now; I spend more time in pursuit of bass. Winter time bass fishing may not have the action of bass busting a lure on the surface; but action can be hot nonetheless. There are a variety of methods I use to catch bass at various depths in the cold weather months; but drop shotting has been productive for the last month . I am fishing for big bass in heavy cover so I am not "finesse" fishing. I rig a 6 inch Zoom lizard on 15 lb. test line with a 1/2 oz. weight 10 inches below the lizard. Most of my action is coming on the bottom at 25 to 40 feet in cover. The key I have found is fishing really slow and stay in the structure. In my case it is rock structure on the bottom. Hey, it is not the same as top water action that will be here in a couple months, but it can be a lot of fun when you get in them.Hey, fellow top water lovers, find another way to catch them in the winter. A new spring and top water action will be here before we know it. I caught the bass in the picture on a frosty morning in late December. Drop shotting is not the same as top water action, but it provides some action till the water warms up. Give it a try!!

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