[fishface]

Hello,
I am obviously a newb to tackleunderground. I must admit that I am following in my father's footsteps coming to this website. I am definitely interested in starting to tinker with making my own lures, but I have a lot to learn.

A little background on me: I am a nurse originally from Wisconsin. I am now in Oklahoma (a huge difference in fishing availability). I have been fishing ever since I can remember. Always Daddy's little girl out on the banks fishin'. I recently got back into fishing after nursing school. It was the greatest stress relief after a year of torture a girl can get!
I look forward to learning from the experienced pros I find here, and hope that I can contribute in the future. Thanks for allowing newbs like me to partake in the conversations.

[Zbass]

Fishface,
Welcome to the undergound. There are a lot of great people here and they know their stuff. Don't be afraid to ask questions and also get familiar with the search function. It may save you a lot of time. Look forward to seeing some of your creations.
Zbass

[nova]

Welcome Fishface. This place can be more addicting than any drug you can find at work;lol.

What type of baits are you interested in?

www.novalures.com

[fishface]

Don't really have a favorite bait at this point, I'll try just about anything.

[nova]

Sorry, I didn't ask the question correctly. What type of baits are you planing on making?

www.novalures.com

[fishface]

Well, since I'm new to it I thought I would do my research before I just go run out and buy materials. Pouring soft baits and making in-line spinners seems interesting.

[fishface]

And thanks for the welcome zbass.

[Spike-A-Pike]

Welcome to the Tacklunderground, the tackle junkie center of the known world. I'm sure if you look around, you'll find something that will interest you. A little research goes along way on this site... Look at the Member Submitted Tutorials in the How To forum; use the search function on matters that you'd like a little better explanation of, and, of course, ask specific questions to fill in any voids in the information flow. There is a vast knowledge base on TU to learn from, you just need to learn how to acquire and apply that knowledge.

One of the simplest lures to make is a spoon... Start with a regular kitchen spoon, you can find them in thrift shops, yard sales, etc., cut the handle off with a hack saw and file the cut end of the spoon smooth. Drill two holes; one at the tip if the spoon and one at the base (where the handle used to be) and add a split ring to each hole. To the split ring at the base, add either a single hook and plasitic grub or worm; or a treble hook. You can either fish it as is or you can finish it with some paint (either rattle can, powder paint, or brush-on paint) Look at some of the spoons and casting spoon designs on some of the on-line tackle shops for paint schems. I look forward to seeing your lures in the future. Good luck and welcome on board. Tight lines.

[philB]

Originally Posted by Spike-A-Pike

Welcome to the Tacklunderground, the tackle junkie center of the known world. I'm sure if you look around, you'll find something that will interest you. A little research goes along way on this site... Look at the Member Submitted Tutorials in the How To forum; use the search function on matters that you'd like a little better explanation of, and, of course, ask specific questions to fill in any voids in the information flow. There is a vast knowledge base on TU to learn from, you just need to learn how to acquire and apply that knowledge.

One of the simplest lures to make is a spoon... Start with a regular kitchen spoon, you can find them in thrift shops, yard sales, etc., cut the handle off with a hack saw and file the cut end of the spoon smooth. Drill two holes; one at the tip if the spoon and one at the base (where the handle used to be) and add a split ring to each hole. To the split ring at the base, add either a single hook and plasitic grub or worm; or a treble hook. You can either fish it as is or you can finish it with some paint (either rattle can, powder paint, or brush-on paint) Look at some of the spoons and casting spoon designs on some of the on-line tackle shops for paint schems. I look forward to seeing your lures in the future. Good luck and welcome on board. Tight lines.

Fishface

After trying the spoons you could do the same with a fork and knife. After making them you can go out and catch your lunch .

Welcome to the TU

philB

Ps. I'm only joking you know

[hawnjigs]

So, who's yer Daddy? Sorry, couldn't resist, OK not to mention. Our gal's on summer break between RN school years, and claims she still hasn't recovered from last. You're lucky - water heals. Check out the "Wire Baits" section where us heavy metal guys hang if you're interested in getting burned.