Making Wooden Fishing Lures: Carving and Painting Techniques that Really Catch Fish (Fox Chapel Publishing) 11 Step-by-Step Projects for Crawlers, Chasers, Wigglers, & More with Clear, Expert Advice

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Get hooked on lure making!11 step-by-step projects for making your own fresh
and saltwater lures from wood13 bonus patterns for crawlers, wigglers,
chasers, and moreExpert advice on wood, hardware, lure types, optional methods
for better lures, and moreCollector’s gallery with stunning color photos of
one-of-a-kind lures to inspire your creativityMaking a usable fishing lure
from a scrap of wood and some paint is a fun and easy project for anyone who
enjoys fishing, carving, or collecting. Award-winning carver and fishing
enthusiast Rich Rousseau likes all three, so he decided to share his fish-
tested designs inside this comprehensive book.Learning how to make your own
fishing lures is as fun and easy as… well, learning to fish! With 11 easy-
to-follow projects for handcrafting lures from start to finish, Making Wooden
Fishing Lures will quickly teach you how to create lures that really catch
fish.Filled with proven lure designs, project demonstrations, and carving and
painting techniques, this handy guide provides instructions for creating a
variety of fresh and saltwater lures. Divided into three main chapters, Making
Wooden Fishing Lures covers everything you need to know about wood, types of
lures, extra options to add to your lure, how to dress a hook, and full-sized
bonus patterns to develop your skills. Additional information about hardware,
hooks, and jointed lures is also included, as is an elaborate gallery of one-
of-a-kind wooden lures.Exploring the science of catching fish—what colors and
shapes fish are attracted to and how to replicate them—this handbook reveals
which lure designs will attract which type of fish. You’ll not only discover
the difference between surface, floating-diving, and sinking lures, but you’ll
also learn how to carve and paint them in ways that outwit even the smartest
of fish!For the active fisherman, fishing lure collector, or the crafty carver
and painter, this full-color handbook provides 11 projects and another 13
bonus patterns to make and use. Along with the wonderful lures you can make
yourself, you’ll find an inspiring full-color collector’s gallery of historic
and contemporary handmade lures. An introduction by top collector Butch Bartz
provides insight into this addictive hobby’s allure. Rousseau’s love of lure
making and fishing in general is evident in the Fun Fish Facts and
entertaining stories that can be found sprinkled throughout the book.Making
Wooden Fishing Lures is a great catch, whether it is the thrill of snagging
fish with a handmade lure, or finding the perfect one to add to your
collection that reels you in. The 11 step-by-step projects and collector’s
gallery inside will surely grab you hook, line, and sinker! Read more

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Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fox Chapel Publishing; First Edition (February 24, 2010)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1565234464
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 68
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.1 ounces
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.32 x 0.43 x 9.02 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #63,010 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #57 in Fishing #79 in Woodworking Projects (Books) #2,447 in Crafts & Hobbies (Books)
• #57 in Fishing
• #79 in Woodworking Projects (Books)