Making your own wooden fishing lures blends craftsmanship, creativity, and on-the-water performance. With the right wood, tools, and finishing techniques, you can create durable, realistic baits ...

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One of the interesting things in talking with many of these makers—aside from the competitive nature of the business—is that there is a good deal of sharing of ...

In our sport, no piece of gear is probably scrutinized, inquired about, second-guessed or glorified more than the lure. “What did you catch ‘em on?” and “What color?” might be two of the most ...

Larry Welcome of Cutchogue has been hooked on fishing since his dad took him for the first time at age 5. Like most anglers, Welcome started fishing using bait and targeting smaller, readily available ...

Minnesota (WCCO) — Named after his high school sweetheart and wife, Todd Bissett has combined his love for fishing with his love for lures — which he makes by hand in a small shop next to his house in ...

JOHN IN HIS BASEMENT WORKSHOP IN PLYMOUTH. SCOTT LARSON IS HARD AT WORK TURNING OUT A REAL PASSION OF HIS. WHEN THIS THING IS SPINNING, YOU KNOW, AT 2000 RPMS, I JUST RUN THIS THING UNTIL IT COPIES ...

In-Line Spinners. If the area you’re fishing is clean enough for treble hooks, a large in-line spinner can put a hurt on ...