Introduction: Bug Fishing Lure
In this 'ible I will show you how to make a great working fishing lure in the guise of a bug, that attracts a 10 to 20 pound fish, on average... It's very well worth the time to make it and you'll definitely reel in the big one!
UPDATE: Superglue won't last a minute underwater! (I discovered this the hard way) Use Gorilla Glue instead!
Step 1: Stuff You Need
All you need is:
A cork
A fishhook
A paint set with brush
Two rubber bands
And two wiggle eyes.
Tools:
Xacto knife.
UPDATE: Superglue won't last a minute underwater! (I discovered this the hard way) Use Gorilla Glue instead!
Step 2: Cut the Cork
Using an Xacto knife, cut the cork in half crosswise, as pictured.
Step 3: Carve the Cork
Remove any rubber coating that you may have on the cork, and file down one end so that it gets tapered.
Step 4: Slit the Cork
use the Xacto knife to make a slot about halfway down the cork, and gorilla glue the hook into it, with the hooked end at the back, as shown:
Step 5: Paint the Cork
Take your paint set and paint the whole bug (minus the hook) any color you think the fish will like. I decided on orange, and I put some silver spots on it as well. Oil paints last longer, but it also takes forever to dry. I used acrylic paints.
Step 6: Add Eyes
Gorilla glue the wiggle eyes to the cork (bug), one on either side of the head, toward the line.
Step 7: Add Legs
Take a screw or nail and poke two holes on each side of the body, near the bottom, and then stuff a one inch long piece of rubber band for the legs, and gorilla glue them.
Step 8: The Feather
Poke a hole into the back of the cork (bug), just above the hook. put the stalk of a small feather into the hole, and gorilla glue it. This makes the lure weedless, and helps attract yummy fishies!
Step 9: Finished! Now Go Hook Some Fish
You're all set! Be sure to let the glue and paint dry thoroughly before you fish! Have fun and good luck!
6 Comments
3 years ago
THE HOOK GAP IS FAR TOO SMALL TO HOOK A FISH.
7 years ago on Introduction
I have been meaning to make a popper like this for a long time. All of mine that I've bought end up in trees
11 years ago on Step 2
This isn't lengthwise. Maybe say, "Cut the cork in half, as pictured." to make it easier to understand.
Reply 11 years ago on Step 2
Whoopsie! Good catch, there. I'll fix that, Thanks.
11 years ago on Introduction
do you catch any fish with this?
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
With the proper tools, some patience (And a bit of shrimp oil) You should have a whole boatload!