Making a Clear Minnow Lure - a how to guide on handmade fishing lures
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The process of making a clear fishing lure is very detailed. In this video I walk through step by step how to make one of these custom baits. This transparent glass fish is modeled somewhat off of a Cyanogaster, recently discovered in Brazil. This amazing freshwater fish has beautiful colors and makes a really awesome minnow stick bait with a natural gliding action. I think this handmade lure would be effective on freshwater species such as bass, crappie and trout as well as smaller saltwater species such as tuna and snapper.
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2) Shad GlideBait
3) Wooden Bass Sculpture
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If you do something, you do it excellent. Like this one. You show new ideas and great skills with each of the lures. Congrats.
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, I really appreciate your kind words!
@iancameron198
2 жыл бұрын
@@zimmtex can you show where you buy your grinding tips and grinder
I only watch you and Marlin Baits as luremakers, usually every evening before bed and my other half couldn’t care less about it, but when she saw your baits she admitted it being a beautiful piece of artwork. With that said, you’re doing great 😊
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate both of your support !
@c4prlm4st3r
Жыл бұрын
Agree with you.
Awesome, amazing, wonderfulll!! I lov it!!
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
I just wanted to take a moment and thank you for the content that I have enjoyed over the years. I have learned so much from you and others on youtube. I "borrow" many techniques from you, and I felt like I needed to acknowledge that. I hope that I can progress as fast as I have seen from you these last few years. Thank you for the entertainment and especially the lessons!
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to write such a great comment! I'm glad to hear that you find this channel useful and interesting. People like you inspire me to make more and better content. Best wishes on your lure making journey!
Another great video with a new ideas and attention to detail. Small Bass sounds like a good idea.
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate it!
Thanks for sharing! It was awesome to watch ! My vote is the shad glide!
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your support! Thanks for voting!
Incredible! So inspiring :) I loved seeing every part of this process. Thank you for sharing
@zimmtex
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Amazing ... nice video man
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
This is exceptional wow
@zimmtex
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Amazing creation! I follow a few lure makers on KZread and i appreciate all of them. You create the most unique lures and the level of detail is just stunning. Thank you for sharing :)
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your encouraging comments, I am glad to hear you find my work interesting.
Brilliant work my friend! This is awesome!
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I appreciate your support!
creative crazy lure :D
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Well done there are simply no words for your creativity.
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
Great build sir.
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Jewelry work! This can only be done with a great love for the occupation.
@zimmtex
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate it!
Beautiful,,awesome
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
Wow amazing
@zimmtex
8 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
this is really cool bro love it
@zimmtex
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I really appreciate it!
Well, that was something else. Absolutely stunning. Love it! Option 1. Lipped CrankBait
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate it!
@reignathousandyears9850
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, i'd like to see #1 too
Man looking awesome 👏 😎🎣
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate it!
Awesome work love the attention to detail, I'll go with option #2.
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I really appreciate your support!
*Great item. First cast out of the package caught a nice bass. Pulls smooth in the water and sets up nicely immediately upon retrieval. Worth adding to your tackle box.*
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks?! I appreciate you watching!
DAMN! The best vid yet, have to make this one...
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
I like it, subscribed!
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel & thank you very much for subscribing!
Amazing! That's a real piece of artwork. I really enjoyed every second. Thanks for share. Greetings from Argentina.
@zimmtex
Жыл бұрын
Hello and thank you! Glad to have you here!
Option 1 . Great video thx 🙏
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
AWESOME!!!😀😀😀😀
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Dude your awesome so creative thanks for sharing!
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Brilliant concept.
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Really cool improvement! I agree. Shad Glide bait.
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Istimewa👏👍
@zimmtex
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Wow Awesome True ART
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Awesome work!
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Great job! Let's see option 2 next.
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
Bass sculpture sounds really cool
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Cool dude 👍
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Excellent lure! I would use it in a heart beat. Your craftsmanship is getting better with every creation. Can’t wait for the shad glide bait….
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I hope you like it as much as this one!
That is the coolest lure i have ever seen
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, I am really glad you like it!
Love to see bass build
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
You bet, thanks for voting!
Nice work i think my vote will be #1 !!
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching & voting!
Would definitely love to see you make that carved bass. It would look amazing as a backdrop in you vids. I especially like your use of different mediums. Keep up the creativity. 👍
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching & commenting, I appreciate it!
the best lure marker... good job brother
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
That was so creative dude,congratulations great video .
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Love your work Zimmy. Always creative and something new to learn. Thanks for showing how to make the bones. Next one I vote for a Shad GlideBait but do a wooden bass sculpture too in the near future please.
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and for voting! I appreciate your support!
Dude truly an amazing "how to do video"!! I'm gonna buy the stuff tomorrow!!
@zimmtex
Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
Hey, Mike. I don't think I'm patient enough to make a bait like this, but I greatly admire the ingenuity, creativity, and attention to detail you amply demonstrated here. Hope this innovative lure catches lots of mountain trout for you! As for the "popularity contest," I'm currently making a 9" saltwater glidebait, and I'm fascinated by this type of lure. So I vote for Option #2. Thanks.
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your support! I do share your love for glide baits; thanks for your vote!
Very impressive
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
That was amazing to watch. I was considering doing a cnc lure of some sort and couldn't take my eyes off this.
@zimmtex
Жыл бұрын
Go for it! Thanks for watching!
@inhibited44
Жыл бұрын
@@zimmtex Not sure, but I think software can take a 3d lure in a file and insert a hollow object that would simulate an air bladder. Have the printer print the lure and just not fill in the air bladder with plastic. then you could drill on the bottom, insert weights and epoxy them in.
Sick!
@zimmtex
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Nice video. Looking to get out and make some more fishing videos soon. 🎣🐟
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Spring is upon us for sure!
Shad, nice show again.
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Great lure like always. I d like to see Option 2
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate the visit & comment!
Beautiful!! Bass sculpture next please!!
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate it!
Cool !!!
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Bieautiful work's
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Awesome lure! I'd love to see the bass carving video.
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Shad Glide Bait for sure..!!!
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
So far, glide bait is in the lead. Thanks for watching!
Great job😍 keep going My bro I love what u make u r a big artist like Van Gogh
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
I vote Glidebait, First time viewer, I enjoyed your video
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel and thank you for voting! Glad to have you here!
This turned out amazing mate. The bass carving would be cool
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
#2 shad glide bait sounds 👌
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Good deal, thanks for voting!
Great lure,would love to see a bass sculpture.
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate your vote & support!
Awesome job! Im a life-long fly tyer, but my 14 year old's losing hard baits left and right so Ive been hand carving some for him. Even with my arts background, you can only do so much hand painting a piece of wood. Ive been checking out some lure making videos and after seeing this, I will watch more of yours. Great job!
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear from a fellow lure maker. Thank you for watching.
@duanevigue1603
2 жыл бұрын
@@zimmtex FOr sure, great vids. Can you recommend an airbrush and compressor setup for someone with no experience? lol Thinking of going to the next step.
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
@@duanevigue1603 I started with a Master airbrush and a pancake compressor from the hardware store. You can check out links to the products I use on my website (linked in the description).
A Shad glide bait would be great for the next video
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Will do, thanks for watching!
Nice job, you have gold fingers😊👍👍👍
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
Wooow great Job! A crankbait would be nice to see :).
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Like the bass carving idea, thanks for posting, was wondering where you went.
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! I've just had a lot of stuff going on at work & home. I'm always working on lures when I can.
Hey man, love your stuff had this playing as i'm working on my next vid. I think you should go for the bass sculpture, mainly because its similar to what i'm working on haha keep up the good content man!
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, sounds fun!
GREAT Content dude, Nice information. AWESOME !! Im from Indonesiaa hallo Mantabb
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it! Thank you for stopping by and for watching!
Absolutely beautiful work! I am amazed at your craftsmanship, I truly appreciate what you do and hope some how I can replicate it on my own! Thank you!
@zimmtex
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Best of luck to you on your lure making journey!
Came here from your short. You got me! Subbed
@zimmtex
Жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard! Thanks for letting me know; I just recently started making shorts.
@Joecoleman84
Жыл бұрын
@@zimmtex well it worked. It was a good short in itself but it really made me want to watch the full thing. I watch marling and lots of fishing vids, but I haven't seen your vids before that short. Good luck.
It’d be awesome to see you build the bass sculpture.
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate your vote!
Beautiful work. Would love to see the carved bass. Thanks
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and voting!
I'd like to see a rainbow trout Jointed swim bait!!!
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Well, I may just happen to have something like that in the works. Stay tuned....
NICE
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Meus parabéns esta isca artificial artesanal ficou show de bola.
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Vote #1…need a good crank bait for spring
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your vote!
I love your work! Maybe the Shad glide for the next one. I’m having difficulty describing my idea for future builds. First a lure that lays on its side with an up and down motion instead of side to side. Maybe mimicking an injured baitfish on the fall or slow retrieve. Also employ this up and down motion to mimic a flatfish like a small flounder. Have not seen any bait makers intentionally make a lure with a “dolphin-like” tail action.
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, great suggestion! I appreciate your support!
Since I'm an Irish sculptor who also likes making my own lures, I wouldn't mind seeing you sculpt a bass.
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting and watching!
Try StarBond glues. They offer a kit which consist of thin, med, and thick. The packages come with several pin point tips and tip cleaner. I keep mine stored in the fridge while not in use. Also might like to try Great Planes Milled Fiberglass. Super strong instead of using baking soda. I have built model rc planes and this stuff became a game changer. Being disabled I have enjoyed your shows. Keep up the good work
@zimmtex
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! I've never heard of milled fiberglass; that sounds really interesting. I appreciate your comments and support!
seems like safety wire (lockwire) and gundam sprues can come in handy, very much enjoyed the vid
@zimmtex
10 ай бұрын
For sure! Thanks for watching!
I would love to see you make some of the old metal lipped lures. I.e. bombers and especially the hellbender.
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea, I'll put it on my list!
bass sculpture!!!
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Right on, thank you!
Shad Glide would sick
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
I like marling baits channel but you on the other hand make your lures more unique when it comes to style and the lure itself. I give you prompts!!
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoy my builds!
Since gliders are my favourite to fish with the shad gets my vote
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent, thank you!
it was a really beautiful lure. I might end up using it as a keychain instead of fishing.
@zimmtex
Жыл бұрын
It's funny you say that because I actually do have lures that I use as keychains!
monsieur bonjour , travail d orfèvre moi aussi je les fabriquent moi même mais les vôtres sont des leurres de bijoutier respect monsieur , bravo !!
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your support!
esta precioso
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Glide bait please. Maybe one with a tail lip for further gliding. Would love to see that. Keep up the good work
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your input and for watching!
Option 2 😉
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
choice 2
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Another great video. Where can I find the screw eyes you use? I don't see them listed on your website. I am looking for 5mm saltwater kind. TIA
@zimmtex
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I actually make my own twist wire eyes from stainless steel lock wire.
Привет Мастеру благодарю за видео саветы спасиба...,,,👍👍👍
@zimmtex
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
Lookout Strike King ,Rebel and Lucky Craft Etc....You guys have some catching up to do. You have mad skills I thought I did pretty good air brushing my baits until I saw this.Great job!!!!! SOOOOO how much are you asking for something like this and can I buy therm online?
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you very much! I'm sorry to say that I'm not able to make lures for sale right now. I'm focused on this channel and don't have the time for much else. However if that changes I will let you know. Thanks for your interest and support!
🤩🤩🤩🤩 I like @
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Looks amazing love the content. I tinker around with baits myself and been debating on trying this lure. I do have a question? How stable is this lure if you burn it in like reeling it in fast?
@zimmtex
2 ай бұрын
This one is honestly not incredibly stable at faster speeds. I think it could use a larger air pocket. One of those trial and error things. It does fine at slower speeds. Sometime you just gotta fish a lure the way it wants to be fished.
@riverboundoutdoors4492
2 ай бұрын
@zimmtex yeah, that is the truth. Keep up the awsome work love videos buddy.
Mantap
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
You can paint the bones with some red like the the lower part it will be great
@zimmtex
Жыл бұрын
Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
I'd go with smaller crankbaits for me. Also can you do make and catches for each video if possible.
@zimmtex
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your comment. It's finally warming up enough the fish aren't so lethargic. Thanks for watching!