Make Your Own Lures

By assembling your own spinnerbaits, in-line spinners and spoons, you can save a pile of money. The savings will be substantial if you plan on making your own baits in bulk. Most lure component suppliers will only sell spoon blanks, in-line wires, split rings and other components in multiples of 10 or more. If you order even larger quantities you can offset shipping costs and fill your tacklebox inexpensively. Making your own lures also gives you nearly unlimited freedom to experiment. Try different colored skirts on your spinnerbaits or as trailers behind spoons. Combine Colorado and Willow blades on a spinnerbait for an unusual combination of vibration and flash. Tailor your baits to your own taste and preferences. It's wise to find a book or two on luremaking before you get started so that you're not reinvesting the wheel and to avoid common mistakes. Once you fish your own creations you may never go back to the mass-produced lures in the bait shop.