red hunter Senior Member. You do not need an import permit. Forum Topics; New Posts; Search; FAQ; Register; Login Forum Home > Saltwater Fishing > The Work-Up Forum Home > Saltwater Fishing > The Work-Up New Posts FAQ Register Login. Thanks for everything you did for us Eric. Post Info TOPIC: Lure making Old salt. Black Maire is also pretty heavy, though probably just as hard to source.yes very true but when it comes to day in day out then it sorts the men out from the boys. Can i as a random member of the public, purchase these? If it sort of resembles something that looks like a meal they will go for it.These wooden ones, I will be looking forward to being able to get out and test them when were allowed. cat_trapper_nv OP trapper cat_trapper_nv OP trapper . Nov 5, 2018 9:42:15 GMT -5 Lure making. Participants build to trade as a quick way to fill their tackle box with custom baits! without breaking copyright rules, a large lure used to fish for tuna or marlin I read this a couple of weeks ago, and thats what got me started. A lathe is essential for shaping and polishing lures so look into getting one if you haven't already.Be warned, it is addictive and you will blow a lot of money in the process. Duh Due to the great weather today went shopping and got some new bits. I suggest you Google the USA websites for those molds such as Angling A. I., Do-It, etc.They asked where i caught my fish? We at Blue Water Gear used to mix ours with our Garlic/Coffee/Aniseed for our lures we used to manufacture locally in South Africa. I would definitely love to buy a mold. mate there are a few lads on this site that can help you to name a few A,C, Stormbringer and Blackbill they all make them I cant speak for the other guys but I know for a fact that stormbringer lures work and he would be able to tell you the heads I have got from him. may you rest in peace, You were one of the real legends of NZ recreational fishing Sales: 1-800-203-8427 Mon-Thurs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM *** VACATION NOTICE *** PLEASE NOTE WE WILL BE CLOSED AUGUST 1ST UNTIL AUGUST 21ST WE WILL REOPEN AUGUST … Do i need a importing permit? Real Pro's Sportfishing is Canada's leading supplier of wholesale tackle components, lure parts, lure components and fishing lure making supplies. I said in the water! If you put salt in your lures it is even more necessary. How are the items shipped? Lovely work. 961 1. Bit of wood, pocket knife and any shape I like. New to lathes, may have used wrong wordings, the lathe I now have has the two pointy bits, thus I believe I can only turn the lure as it spins between the two points, thus cupped face lures are currently not available in my line of lures.Thoughts being jawed chuck is needed to turn cupped face.Thoughts being jawed chuck is needed to turn cupped face.ok..  sounds like you have a wood turning lathe.. Date: 02:01 PM Apr 9, 2020. Photos & Video. Look here to find the latest info & updates on the Tackleunderground.com websiteOff Topic forum for general fishing related discussions.Request a tool, talk with other builders, bounce ideas, or show off your own latest invention.Creativity from custom tackle has spawned a myriad of new hybrid lures. Making lures is certainly addictive, but .......... you can train someone to make lures of great quality and appeal in a few hours. (Pearl fleck with a red belly in a clear head). Duh The book shows how to make the kinds of lures you see on the accompanying cover (all of which came out of our shop). (Can see it could get a bit addictive though)I am after more info on the different head shape and sizes etc. At The Lure Forum we pride our selves on keeping a … Yes Worm Oil is a must. Home of over 12,000 lure making parts,lure supplies, and the tools to make lures with. There's some good lure making forums on bloodydecks.com & 360tuna.com that are worth checking out too. It is however very satisfying creating your own lure that looks half decent compared with commercially available lures and I'm sure it will be even sweeter to actually catch a decent fish on a lure you've made yourself.Please post up some pictures of what you're making too. This 144-page book is a history and an homage to the artisans who brought big-game lure-making into the modern age. I havent used one of those before.. but maybe you could make a concave lure face if you machined the bulk of the cup in the lathe, then did the centre bit by hand..  just a thought..I use a 3jaw to make my own lure shapes..  and it is good to make deep concaved  heads.Ive made maybe 40 different shapes in 20 years.. Fishing News. Discussions on making plugs, cranks & a variety of other lures. Start A New Topic Reply. I have yet to do so on any I have whittled.Very nice work Old Salt, have often contemplated trying my hand at this type of thing, never got around to it, what type of wood do you use?Love the old Bunny knife, haven't seen one in years.My Uncle gave me that knife when he knew he didn't have long left back in the early 80's.I have been making lures since I was stationed in Exmouth with the RAN.Needed to make them there as expensive proposition with the size of fish I was catching there.I haven't done it for a while and am enjoying getting back into it.I have caught a myriad of different species over the years or them and there is nothing more satisfying when fishing.I will post some more pictures soon of how I,m progressing.Pretty much anything Pine, Tassie Oak usually any wood that I have left after a Bunnings project.And yes I've caught a lot of different species over the years.I'm not the best painter but it doesn't seen to worry the fish.Now just have to wait to be able to get out and test.Over the years have made lures out off heaps of different things (not alway succesfully) one of the best trout lures I had was one where I pinched the wifes flashy dangly earrings.The fish sometimes dont care.