Mr. Griz

I have strong faith in home remedies. I have collected a few over the years and they always come from the ole timers who share their success stories. Some say that bass do not care about scent and strike out of hunger or response to aggressions caused by the lure itself. I fished with this ole boy who smoked and drank beer, while he is far superior as a fisherman than I. I still out fished him. Later on in years he stopped smoking and it showed drastically in the catch. Now this may be totally coincidental, I have no evidence to show neither. It does stand to reason. I am a avid salmon fisherman. Scent does play a role, and most salmon fisherman are in the eternal search for solutions. Thanks guys.

At the rate you are going you may indeed be able to make them in a coke bottle. Maybe with the ship pulling the lure. I am very impressed with your detail. I pray I may do one that well one day.

I would like to thank all of the input I have received in the last 24 hours. It has been most valuable to me. I am now looking for the best air brush I may find and some ideas about cost. Last I am curious about dealing with the smell issue for my lures. How do you mask the smell away from the sensitive noses of fish. It would appear to me that Gel Coat or other finishes would broadcast extensive pollutants, thus repelling the fish I am trying to attract. Suggestions please?

I think I have died and went to heaven. I like you are a new-be and am looking forward to the many trial by fire, rewards by flame. I am in the works of my first attempt at a top water lure. By standards I am sure it is to be funned at, I am alright with this. I have made Kona Head lures in the past so here I go. Thank you all for being there.

I am old in the fishing world but now wish to joy the elite. I am interested in any input out there for materials or web sights or books on building wooden lures. Help, Help. This is only a hobby but I am willing to make a fairly large cash contribution to it. Thank you