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!
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!
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!