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Lots of guys make wooden lures, but very few ever attempt to make lipless crankbaits (rattletraps). That's a shame, because they're easy to make and are wonderful fish takers.
In this video I'll show you how to make a small lipless crankbait suitable for relatively light line fishing. That said, this little lure has accounted for a surprising number of fairly large fish, so don't be fooled by it's small size.
Lipless crankbaits and rattletraps rely on carefully placed internal weights to give them action without the need for a diving lip. You'll get details of how to do this in the video and on my templates.
The position of the tow point is also important. In rattletraps it's always on the top of the lure, rather than on the nose. The advantages of this are numerous, from better casting to the ability to carry heavier terminals, to less line drag and faster working speeds.
This Lure Making 101 tutorial series is intended for beginners who don't have a lot of fancy tools. So you might be surprised at how easy it is to make your first lipless crankbait, and how few tools are required. But it's not just for newbies. If you're fortunate to have a workshop full of tools you'll still find the concepts (and templates) from this tutorial invaluable.
I've made this little lipless crankbait from balsa, which usually gives a great action and vibration. But if you're going after tougher species you could make your rattletraps from jelutong, basswood, cedar or other light but strong timber.
22 июл 2024
