jcb19983 Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Is pine wood a good wood to use to carve out lures. My next question is what color green should I use if Im painting a trout swimbait, Im useing createx paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieb8 Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 pines soft does not hold screws very well. if its wire thru you would be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 I don't fish for musky, or pike, or any really toothy fish, so I can only speak about the bass lures I make. I use pine for some gliders, but I use either 1 1/2" screw eyes, or twisted stainless steel wire, again 1 1/2". I use 5 minute epoxy to seat both. If I'm using poplar, a harder wood, I don't mind going to shorter screw eyes or twist wires. I like pine because it is light, but strong, and I can really have a low center of gravity which is important for gliders and walk the dog lures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
