Proof Lure
Looking to make homemade wooden fishing lures?
I have some wood carves ready, but need paint and dont know what kind to use. Then i have to put a clear water proof on and dont know what to use either. Any ideas
Hey Steve,
Painting is the trickiest part - but also the most fun. The best advice I can give is don't rush it, no matter how anxious you are to start fishing with your lures. Getting a really good finish takes time.
Start by putting a really good undercoat on. I like to use a white enamel for this because it drys to a really hard and durable base, and I thin it down a little and dip the lure in a couple of times. Hang the lure to dry and blot the excess off with paper towel occassionally. I let the enamel dry for at least a week before I paint the top coats. If you don't do this, you run the risk of the solvent from the enamel reacting with the topcoats and causing a horrible mess. It's not such a problem if you use enamel top coats though.
When I first started making wooden lures I used automotive touch-up paints, which are great and come in a lot of colors, including some nice pearls and metallics. Being a spray can, you can spray them through frisket or a stencil.
These days I am a little more advanced and tend to use an airbrush, which takes some getting used to, but does a better job becaise you can really control the flow of paint. I use createx or autoair paints, and spray a coat of clear polyurethane between each colour.
You could finish with a two pack like Devcon, but I prefer to spray a couple of coats of polyurethane, which is easier to use, cheaper and looks better. Devcon probably gives a tougher and more durable finish though.
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Milligan 200 Proof L.D.C. Skunk Essence Lure 1 oz. $4.50 |
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Milligan 200 Proof L.D.C. Skunk Essence Lure 4 oz. $15.00 |
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15- Snag Proof-Matzuo-Panther Martin-Frenzy Soft Bait Lures $37.00 |
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One Mepps Trouter Kit Dressed 6-Piece Lure Kit Worm-proof Tackle Box K1D $30.99 |
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One Mepps Basser Kit Dressed 6-Piece Lure Kit Worm-proof Tackle Box K2D $33.99 |
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Tsunami Fishing Saltwater Rust Proof Pliers Titanium Aluminum LURE NEW $5.51 |
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Snag Proof Moss Mouse bass fishing lure 1990 print Ad $7.00 |
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2 'Duke' Dog Proof Raccoon Griz Type Traps +1oz. Lure $30.99 |
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One Mepps Black Fury Trout Kit 3-Piece Lure Kit Worm-proof Tackle Box KBF-T $17.99 |
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One Mepps Black Fury Trout Kit 3-Piece Lure Kit Worm-proof Tackle Box KBF-T-D $20.99 |
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One Mepps Aglia Long Bass Kit 3-Piece Lure Kit Worm-proof Tackle Box KAL-B $20.99 |
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GLOW WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $3.00 |
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RED BUBBLE WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $2.50 |
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ORANGE BUBBLE WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $2.50 |
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GOLD BUBBLE WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $2.50 |
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CHARTREUSE BUBBLE WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $2.50 |
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LIGHT GREEN BUBBLE WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $2.50 |
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GREEN BUBBLE WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $2.50 |
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LIGHT BLUE BUBBLE WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $2.50 |
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BLUE BUBBLE WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $2.50 |
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MAROON BUBBLE WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $2.50 |
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PURPLE BUBBLE WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $2.50 |
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SILVER BUBBLE WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $2.50 |
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PINK GLITTER WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $2.50 |
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RED GLITTER WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $2.50 |
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One Mepps XD Bass Kit 3-Piece Lure Kit Worm-proof Tackle Box KXD-B-D $19.99 |
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ORANGE GLITTER WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $2.50 |
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GOLD GLITTER WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $2.50 |
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CHARTREUSE GLITTER WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $2.50 |
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LIGHT GREEN GLITTER WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $2.50 |
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GREEN GLITTER WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $2.50 |
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LIGHT BLUE GLITTER WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $2.50 |
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BLUE GLITTER WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $2.50 |
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MAROON GLITTER WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $2.50 |
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PURPLE GLITTER WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $2.50 |
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GOLD HOLO SCALE WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $3.00 |
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COPPER HOLO SCALE WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $3.00 |
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SILVER HOLO SCALE WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $3.00 |
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SILVER FROST WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $2.50 |
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SHINY BLACK WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $3.00 |
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SNAP PROOF FROG FISHING LURE BAIT TACKLE STILL IN UNOPENED PACKAGE WORTH A @@ $6.99 |
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RARE 3 Vintage Kalkaska Tackle Co Michigan Fishing Lure Advertising Sign Proofs $161.07 |
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One Mepps Hot Trout Kit 6-Piece Lure Kit Worm-proof Tackle Box KHT1A Lures $28.99 |
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Snag Proof Weed Demon Top Water Fishing Lure Rubber Bait $10.00 |
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RED RIBBON WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $2.50 |
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HOT ORANGE WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $3.00 |
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ORANGE PEARL WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $3.00 |
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SILVER PEARL SCALE OUTLINE WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $3.00 |
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SILVER HOLOGRAPHIC TIGER WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $3.00 |
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LARGE SILVER FISH SCALE WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $2.50 |
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SILVER ANGLE WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS $2.50 |
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SNAG PROOF SNAGPROOF FROG COLOR FROG SPIN GREEN FISHING LURES LURE MIB $5.00 |
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SNAG PROOF SNAGPROOF FROG COLOR SPIN FROG CHARTREUSE FISHING LURES LURE MIB $5.00 |
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VINTAGE TACKLE LURES MOSS MASTER BUZZBAIT IN THE PACKAGE FLOATER SNAG PROOF $12.00 |
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One Mepps Panfish Kit Dressed 6-Piece Lure Kit K0D Worm-proof Tackle Box $31.99 |
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1978 print Ad Snag Proof Crawfish Lure fishing lures $6.99 |
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Darrell Bush Lure of Wilderness Artist's Proof $144.99 |
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2 PKGS FALLS BAIT CO. CHIP PROOF JIG LURE NIPKG # 6 $1.99 |
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1977 VINTAGE AD~SNAG PROOF SUPER CURLY FISHING LURES~CINCINNATI $6.39 |
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Snag Proof Original Moss Rat Fishing Lures Bass Weedless Jig 3" $3.75 |
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Snag Proof Original Moss Rat Fishing Lures Bass Weedless Jig 3" $3.75 |
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Snag Proof Original Boss Rat Fishing Lures Bass Weedless Jig 3" $3.75 |
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Snag Proof Original Boss Rat Fishing Lures Bass Weedless Jig 3" $3.75 |
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Snag Proof Original Boss Rat Fishing Lures Bass Weedless Jig 3" $3.75 |
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2 Snag Proof Rubber Lures gets BIG BASS out of weeds, rocks, lily pads, stumps $5.00 |
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Snag-Proof Worm Frog Popper Fishing Lures 1974 print Ad $6.99 |
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2 Snag Proof Rubber Lures gets BIG BASS out of weeds, rocks, lily pads, stumps $5.00 |
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Snag Proof Rubber Lure gets BIG BASS out of weeds, rocks, lily pads, stumps $2.50 |
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PINK PRISM WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS. $2.50 |
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RED PRISM WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS. $2.50 |
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ORANGE PRISM WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS. $2.50 |
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YELLOW PRISM WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS. $2.50 |
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GOLD PRISM WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS. $2.50 |
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CHARTREUSE PRISM WATER PROOF LURE TAPE 2"WIDE 3 PCS. $2.50 |