Making a small balsa crankbait.

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I have always loved trout fishing, so it was really only a matter of time before I made these small balsa wood crankbaits. What better way to celebrate these beautiful fish than to make these little brown trout, rainbow trout, and brook trout fishing lures! I think these will be just perfect for catching trout in lakes and slower moving rivers. Join me for another handmade wooden fishing lure build!
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@zae73604 Год назад

👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏 l like the rainbow as well for my seatrouts

@zimmtex Год назад

Thanks!

@TheFrugalFlyRodder 3 года назад

Awesome! I've been a fly fisher for over 55 years, and have tied my own flies since the late 70's. Trust me... I'm not old LOL. Your channel is one of the few bait builders I've subscribed to. My intent is to use materials like balsa and foams to make crank style baits I can use with a fly rod. Ummm... no, I'm not using treble hooks; most likely a single hook on the tail. Great channel, glad I stumbled upon it.

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Thank you sir! I appreciate your support and will do my best to keep this channel interesting. Good luck with your balsa baits!

@rustyman351 4 года назад

Thanks for the video. Yeah lure action follow up would be an awesome addition to the video. Great job man. Much appreciated!

@zimmtex 4 года назад

Thanks for your feedback, I will definitely try to figure out how to make that happen.

@4ryanthomas 9 месяцев назад

Great looking lures!! Thank you for the videos my friend!! :)

@zimmtex 9 месяцев назад

Glad you like them!

@asturafricain 3 года назад

This is one of the best tutorials I've seen so far if you want to make a brown trout lure. Very well explained step by step. Thanks for sharing!

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Thanks Javier, I really appreciate your support!

@benjieaston2447 3 года назад

@@zimmtex how much do you charge to make some of those

@zimmtex 3 года назад

@@benjieaston2447 Right now I'm focused on making these videos and so I don't currently sell lures. I will let you know if that changes. Thanks for your interest!

@krisgriffin7149 3 года назад

Great work! Those lures look awesome!

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Thank you, I appreciate it!

@humblehombre9904 2 года назад

New Subscriber here. You do beauty work brother. Also, no hyper music, no yapping, just lure talk. BRILLIANT! Thanks man. Regards,Cam of Ontario. Also…. NICE trout finish! I love the dotted yellow/brown. Very nice finish, but the trout was especially stunning. Well done bro.

@zimmtex 2 года назад

Welcome to the channel! I appreciate your kind words and support!

@carlosarias2747 4 года назад

Excelente trabajo, eres una gran influencia para hacer mis señuelos.

@zimmtex 4 года назад

Thanks, good luck with your lures!

@jimmycrackcorn1667 3 года назад

Those little bait vices you use for painting are the solution to my problem right now!

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Yes, they are very handy. Thanks for watching!

@ozenfant_ozn 3 года назад

love the paintjob on the brooktrouts!

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Thanks!

@adrianromano7615 Год назад

Very Very Good Job. Congratulations .

@zimmtex Год назад

Thank you Adrian!

@wittyfpv 3 года назад

awesome little trout lures. i made a batch years ago i might have to go get some balsa and make another batch. Ur videos are very inspiring keep up the great work

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Thanks! I'm hoping to make some more trout lures soon!

@khyeabbott9391 3 года назад

Beautiful lures mate!

@zimmtex 3 года назад

I'm glad you like them!

@j.ciscaartificialartesanal Год назад

Meus parabéns pelo seu trabalho esta isca artificial artesanal ficou show de bola.

@zimmtex Год назад

Thank you, I appreciate it!

@wrofishing897 4 года назад

Nicely done as always ☺️ next time remember to cut the hardware slot while the lure is still square - easier and more accurate for symmetrical cut !!

@zimmtex 4 года назад

Thanks for the tip!

@sufferedenuf 3 года назад

I was not sure where you were going with all the colors and dots but the results are spot on!

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Thanks, I appreciate it!

@BoandBeceadventures 3 года назад

Another good one. Looks great. A small chatter blade might be interesting 👍

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Agreed! I caught an 18"ish rainbow on one of these over the summer. Got it on another video 'Testing Handmade Crankbaits on Trout' if you haven't seen it. Thanks for watching!

@tarpielectric9019 2 года назад

So good kreatif....

@zimmtex 2 года назад

Thank you!

@Cavanpikefishing 2 года назад

They would be great in Ireland here the brown trout would love them😊👍good job

@Cavanpikefishing 2 года назад

I'd just love one or 2 of them brilliant Job

@zimmtex 2 года назад

Thank you! I've caught a few trout with these. Thanks for your interest!

@caneycreekwoodcarver 3 года назад

I have found that useing a paper finger nail file that you can buy at big box stores like 12 for about $1.50 they are the perfect size for thrue wire rigs. The best thing on balsa they last forever.

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Great tip! Thanks for watching!

@zebra3738 3 года назад

Just found your channel. Amazing work! My favorite balsa bait for trout is the 3 1/2" rapala original floater. The biggest problem I found with them is they only have 2 hooks (wish they had 3). Do you ever make lures to sell?

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Welcome to the channel! Maybe you should make your own lure; its pretty satisfying catching a fish on a lure you made. I currently have my hands full with work and this channel, so I don't produce lures for sale at this time. I appreciate your interest!

@dexxie77 3 года назад

Freaking awesome ure the master 🙏

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Thanks!

@MarcosMVlures 4 года назад

Great video AGAIN! Only thing missing the lure test

@zimmtex 4 года назад

Thank you for watching! I have been thinking about getting a small pool just for swim tests.

@michaeljasmins2244 3 года назад

Love the colors and shape of the lures, just wondering how would i or can i get a template of that shape and design please ?

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Thank you! Because there has been so much interest, I am working towards making my templates available. I appreciate your support!

@cecapfishing9882 4 года назад

Greetings from Brazil! Just found your channel, loved the video, awesome attention to details and just subbed as well You said it's boring to see clear coating but I'm really not familiar with mid coats like you do! Which kind of clear do you use?

@zimmtex 4 года назад

Thanks for subscribing, I'm glad you like my content! Right now I'm using East Coast Resin for my clearcoats because it has a longer working time and seems to have fewer air bubbles than others I have tried.

@cecapfishing9882 4 года назад

@@zimmtex even though it's a bi component resin you are able to apply such thin layers? Very impressive! If I don't apply a generous layer I end up with spots where the resin just failed to cover

@MasterfishingJeddah 3 года назад

Ok yes from Jeddah Saudi Arabia for my friends

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Thanks, and welcome!

@THEGAMER4LIFE1990 3 года назад

Great video lots of new ideas for me how did they swim ??

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Thanks! You can see how they swim on my video called: 'Testing Handmade Crankbaits on Trout.'

@anasheh1176 4 года назад

Nice vid I always want to see how your lure swim Hope you can make a swim test on every vid Thanks

@zimmtex 4 года назад

I am definitely wanting to get a test pool so that I can do that. Great suggestion! Check out my newest video; I was able to test these small crankbaits in a clear water lake.

@rezanorikia837 3 года назад

Amazing👍👍👍

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Thank you for watching all my videos!

@boytipakmoto1288 3 года назад

New subscriber heree awesome

@zimmtex 3 года назад

@@boytipakmoto1288 Welcome to the channel, glad to have you here!

@Dansfishingvlog 3 месяца назад

How do you work out the angles to sand the edges to. Im looking to make a few of my own lure for uk canals but its a maze trying to get started.

@zimmtex 3 месяца назад

I just sketch out a generally fishy shape. You can decide if you want it to be thin or round or flat; it's all up to you. You will make mistakes, everyone does. But don't let that discourage you.

@Dansfishingvlog 3 месяца назад

@@zimmtex will resign stand up to pike

@botyokyok9623 2 года назад

Great video sir... what is that tools you use to make dot paint? Thnks

@zimmtex 2 года назад

The dots can be made with anything small, like a toothpick. Thanks for watching!

@makemydays1488 Год назад

hey could u share which tools , products are u using for making baits ? im getting into it and i would appreciate if u share

@zimmtex Год назад

Great to hear from you! I keep a list of just about everything I use on my website: www.zimmtexlures.com/productlinks

@makemydays1488 Год назад

@@zimmtex Appreciate :) wish u all the best , keep up with those awesome videos

@TheWaggaBloke 4 года назад

Just wondering what the Name of the Pliers you used to bend the wire with are call and where can I buy a pair... love you video thank you for taking the time to put it all together for us to watch. Regards Rod

@zimmtex 4 года назад

Those are called looping pliers. I'm not sure where I got them from, but you can probably find them on Amazon.

@TheWaggaBloke 4 года назад

zimmtex Thank You so much for your reply Regards: Rod

@pecanjesaaleksandrom1108 3 года назад

What wood do you use to make fish lures.

@zimmtex 3 года назад

You can use most any kind you want. These are balsa, but mostly I use poplar. Thanks for watching!

@DUVOODUtattoo 3 года назад

Regard from BRAZIL !!! Me inscrevi !!!

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Hello to you; thanks for watching!

@snubben45 Год назад

You shouldve put the weight in at the same time as the wireharness before you put in the bakingsoda and superglue

@zimmtex Год назад

Since I've never made these before, I wasn't sure how much lead I would need so I finished up the body first. Next time I make some more of these I will have a better idea of weight needed and can put the weight in with the wire. Thanks for watching!

@fishingonhope 3 года назад

What kind of wood do you use or what kind of wood can you use to make lures?

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Great question; you can use any kind of wood you want. Different species have qualities that are better suited for particular lures. Balsa is commonly used because it is easy to carve and very buoyant. I mostly use poplar because it is durable, easy to carve, reasonably buoyant and readily available. A good all around wood to start with might be basswood. Thanks for watching!

@fishingonhope 3 года назад

Thanks bro really liked your videos and subscribed to your channel!! Keep up the good work

@huntfish158 11 месяцев назад

What type of clear coat do you use?

@zimmtex 11 месяцев назад

There sure are a lot out there, but right now I like True Coat the most. I have links to most of the products I use on my website: www.zimmtexlures.com/productlinks

@huntfish158 11 месяцев назад

@@zimmtex Thanks

@morganwalton6947 3 года назад

Hi, what are you doing with the baking soda? And what are you putting on it. Cheers

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Baking soda is used as a filler. When you put cyanoarcylate (superglue) on it and let it harden, you can sand and shape it. Unlike putty, it is much harder and more waterproof.

@morganwalton6947 3 года назад

@@zimmtex cool, thanks for the reply. 👍🏻

@robertcornelius3514 4 года назад

I'm confused on lip styles. Can you tell me why there are so many different designs?

@zimmtex 3 года назад

This is a very good question and I will try to go a little bit more in depth on future videos. In a nutshell, a lip is just a control surface that water flows over. When water spills over the sides, the size and shape of the lip affects the lure in different ways. A wide lip has a wide wobble because as water spills off of one side, it has a farther distance to travel to spill off the other side. Length generally controls the depth of the dive, but the longer the lip, the more horizontal the angle needs to be to maintain stability.

@loralmaracle9001 3 года назад

What do u charge for a lure like that

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Well, I actually don't sell lures right now. I'm just concentrating on building this channel, but I will let you know if that changes. Thank your for your interest!

@loralmaracle9001 3 года назад

Do you feel a difference between lures you buy and one that you made?

@zimmtex 3 года назад

@@loralmaracle9001 Yes; in fact I can feel a difference between two identical lures I made. With handmade lures, each one is a little bit unique. I fish with lures I made as well as lures I bought. Both work, but I get more satisfaction catching fish with my lures.

@user-be4tz2bp9g Год назад

How big is the airbrush

@zimmtex Год назад

Not sure what you mean, but I typically use a 0.3mm needle & nozzle.

@wrofishing897 4 года назад

Sorry for multiple comments (although it's more exposure to your vid by YT standards) but I'm commenting as I'm watching. Same story with the waight hole, make it on the square body - even before the wire slot - and after you place the hardware you just drop there small led shot

@zimmtex 4 года назад

Thanks for the tips!

@user-fm2iy2sv9v 3 года назад

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@gabifishing642 3 года назад

Making a small balsa crankbait

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@bekerlagunas 2 года назад

Hellow ,do you sell?

@zimmtex 2 года назад

Hi! I do not currently sell lures, but I will let you know if that changes. Thanks for your interest!

@bekerlagunas 2 года назад

@@zimmtex ohh thanks ..your work IS amazing .there are a masterpiece 😊

@colbyknowles7482 3 года назад

no swim test :(

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Sorry, that was before I really started doing that. But I did a follow up video where I took those to Colorado and fished with them a little bit. Check out 'Fishing with Handmade Lures'.