How to Make Fishing Lure Kits

There's only 1 thing that a fisherman obsesses over more than fishing itself: lures. If you've fished for any length of time, you probably know just what you want in a lure, and it may not be sold commercially. One solution is to make your own lures that you design to fit your fishing conditions. Before you start, it is essential to put together a lure kit.

Things You'll Need

• Split ring pliers Needle nose pliers Cork Paint Epoxy glue Variety of small paintbrushes Drill and bits Coping saw Variety of plastic eye spots Small eye hooks Hooks Scissors Rags Variety of small wood forms, including egg shapes, small dowels, ovals Variety of sizes of small plastic boxes Tool box Air brush, optional Heat gun, optional Embossing powder, optional

Instructions

1. Lay out all the supplies you have, according to categories. Larger tools, like saws and heat gun, should go together and small pieces like the eye spots and hooks should be separated.

2. Put the small items in plastic boxes. Each set of items should have its own box. For small items, use craft bead storage boxes to organize them.

3. Place the larger tools in the bottom of the toolbox and layer smaller items on top. Put the rags in a plastic bag to keep them from transferring wet paint and dirt onto the other equipment. Replace the rags occasionally.

4. If your toolbox has a top tray, place the smaller tools like the pliers in it. If it doesn't have a tray, put the pliers, scissors, embossing powder and other mid-sized tools in a plastic box.

Tips & Warnings

• You'll find that this hobby will grow quickly, and you will need more space. When you outgrow the toolbox, consider using a shelving unit to store your lure-making kit. When working with small parts, organization is key. Take the time to put everything back into their containers after you finish with them.