I’ve reached a point in life, that I think making your own stuff is better, let alone cost effective. I’ve made a few lures and fished the heck out of them, just so I could say, ‘I made it, and it catches fish’. My son got me hooked on swim baits and glide baits. He has spent $250 or more on one bait. Now he’s asking me to make some for him. Thanks for the tutorial, very informative!

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff! I appreciate you watching!

Very cool connection between the single parts.

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support!

This is not lure making, it is just ART.

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

I aspire to make some of the best lures anywhere. Thank you for watching!

Interesting way to make the fins for the swimming. I would have never thought about the silicone

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I'm really liking this method and plan on using it again. Thanks for watching!

Just got a ntification from your channel, i do watch lure making but never seen yours. Glad i clicked on it. Fantastic lure, wow. I tried during lockdown but got bored 😂 thank you for showing us how its done

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

I am happy to welcome you to the channel. Thanks for your support!

Hello: Nice videos. That gauge is called a Chamfer Gauge. They're used by wood workers for marking 45 degree Chamfers on corners to be planed. Just an FYI. Dave

@zimmtex

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting! I appreciate the info!

Incredible craftsmanship bravo

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

WOW.. definitely one of the nicest lures I've ever seen.. I can only hope to be that good one day.. well done fine sir.

@zimmtex

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! If you keep building and trying new things you can't help but get better.

With .041 wire a 5/32 drill bit works perfectly and watching your techniques and bait making style is very helpful

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate it!

Beautiful finish. I'm impressed at seeing it start as raw material and how awesome it turned out. Awesome!!

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim, I appreciate your support!

Nice looking bait! Video may be long but the content was worth the time to watch.

@zimmtex

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate your support!

These lures are top tear, I can’t believe the craftsmanship and action of these it’s incredible. Thank you for making this video!

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching; people like yourself really keep me motivated and I appreciate that!

You Sir, are a true craftsman!

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks to you!

Thank you for sharing this awesome hour with us! I've just caught 3 hours ago, my first small swimbait fish and I'm excited to make my own, this video helped me a lot 👊🏻

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it. Good luck to you on your lure making endeavors!

Looks alike a real fish!! the painting work is so awesome.

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!

Another work of art !

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tiger!

Outatanding action..thats amazing work👍👍👍

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick for your support!

Absolutely awesome!!!!!!!!!

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I really enjoyed this one!

This is great, yet another hobby my wife is not going to be happy I'm picking up. Cheers sir.

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, just tell her you are saving money by making your own fishing lures.

@chrismoloney285

3 жыл бұрын

@@zimmtex hmmmmm, that could work lol

Love it. Long videos but the people that understand the quality of product that you are making will stick around for all of it! A lot more to learn here than a ‘one day’.

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment and for watching!

@mikew7108

3 жыл бұрын

Ill spend a hour watching this anyday

Very nice, impresive. Detail vidio , detail lure scale , coloring etc,, thank you so much 👍👍👍👍

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words!

That’s impressive! Love the content.

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tyler!

I am amazed at your skill. Super job. For me watching you build the lure is more fascinating than seeing you fish with them.

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert, your support means a lot to me!

Phenomenal! You always do an excellent job with both making the lures and doing the videos! Great descriptions and you always have great approach for all the steps along the way in the many different parts that go into making a lure! I really enjoy the way you go about doing everything objectively and figure out what works best for the situation your in. I really relate to it all being that I am the same way, anything I do I want to do it the best way I can figure out how and I am always trying to learn new and better ways while doing everything in the best way I know how. Thanks again for the time and effort you put into sharing everything you're doing and learning! Greatly appreciated!

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments, I appreciate your support!

Hello from Spain, Europe. Great job. Thanks for sharing and making me enjoy a lot for an hour. Good luck for your next projects!

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for checking it out, I appreciate it!

Nice job! You are great and this video is the best lesson for all fish makers! Thanks a lot!

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks James, I appreciate it!

Beautiful, precise work. Great job!

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate it!

I was concerned about the flexible fins allowing the clear coat to crack but you showed that it won't. Awesome video.

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

You bet, lots of new possibilities with these materials!

Astonishing!.....what a beautiful build.

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Todd!

Beautiful work !!!!!

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Absolutely brilliant! 😊👍

@zimmtex

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Wow, really nice work. Very comprehensive information. Thanks for sharing.

@zimmtex

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for watching & commenting!

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR!! Thank you!!!

@jasoncook5520

3 жыл бұрын

As white toast

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like it!

What a great craftsmanship!

@zimmtex

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

DAng Dude that is SUPER SWEET !!! HIGH quality craftsmanship 😎❤👊 I said a prayer for the LiL fella LoL LoL

@zimmtex

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I appreciate you watching!

Love how clean your work is!

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate it!

i am new to your videos and as a wood worker and fisherman i am VERY impressed. I know this video is two years old but i might suggest two things you may have already added. you can get a glove for your left hand that you can't cut with an exact o knife or carving chisel if you slip. i learned this in Boy Scouts from personal experience...lol, Also on your band saw make a zero-clearance piece that fits around the blade and fits in the holding slot. This will keep pieces from falling in the hole or twisting on you when making the cut. i use these on all types of saws: table, band and scroll saws. you don't need them all of the time but when doing intricate cuts it keeps you finger count around ten... Keep up the good work.

@zimmtex

9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for watching and sharing your wisdom! I have since changed my carving habits, but the band saw suggestion is a new idea for me to explore. I've not been satisfied with my saws performance, but a zero clearance might just solve a lot of my issues. Thank you!

Just discovered your channel and subscribed! This is an excellent tutorial. Thank you for sharing your expertise with the rest of us. 🙂

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you for subscribing!

You are becoming one of my favorite lure making channels. Excellent craftsmanship, attention to details, new innovative ideas on how to solve problems (such as the fins in this video). The Painting vey realistic, at the end you show us a "museum quality" lure. Keep up your good work! Looking forward to see your next video.

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Filepe! I'm glad you're here!

I’ve been watching a lot of these kinds of videos. I’ve gotta say, your finishing process is phenomenal. Great use of color and shading.

@zimmtex

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I really appreciate that!

Your painting skills are outstanding!

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I have to say something mate. The twisted wires are easier to make if you have a metal skyhook in the drill..Place the two ends of the folded wire in pliers & twist away, saves the ginning around with the bits in the chuck..

@zimmtex

Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a great method!

Great vid. Tryed my self. Worked great

@zimmtex

7 ай бұрын

Thanks, that's great to hear!

Truly amazing work. I really enjoy watching your videos, from England 👍👌

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad to have you here!

Very clean work!

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian!

Wooooow! Looks amazing as always

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it!

All I can say is… wow!

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Beautiful work, man...

@zimmtex

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

I think the lipless one need to have more joint movement. Maybe like other lure makers do, sandinf the edge of the V slot on each jointed part. Awsome lure, awsome video!!!

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marcos! I know what you are talking about; I think I did that on my wooden bass glide bait build. It does give you more movement. Thanks for your support!

just wow so good looking your an amazing artist good job man

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate your support!

This is an awesome lure. I'm new to making lures and I view your videos as teaching moments. Thanks for the inspiration.

@zimmtex

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Larry! This is one of my favorite lure builds. I'm trying to find time to make some more so I can fish them this winter. Thanks for watching and for your support!

I'm not a fish - but this lure is so yummy...

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Ha! That's great, thank you! I appreciate your support!

amazing lure

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

complete techniques and supporting equipment make the lures perfect and beautiful, looks senior, the video tutorial is very good, thank you, greetings from eastern Indonesia, the outermost area of the Indonesian-autralian border

@zimmtex

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome, glad to gave you here! Thanks for watching.

@benskai2475akurfishing

2 жыл бұрын

@@zimmtex thank you again senior

Amazing detail loved the video great info. Marlin baits beware!!

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I known this is kind of random but I would love to see a shop tour or maybe you reviewing your old lures or something like that .amazing lure! Hope I can be as good as you one day!

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kyle, I have several plans for a new shop and would like to include a shop tour before and after. One day it might be cool to look back at old lures and see how far we've come. Thanks!

Un gran profesional tanto en el tallado del pez como en los acabados impresionantes un 10 sobre 10 Gracias por su tiempo en mostrarnos todo el proceso de fabricacion artesanal 👏👏

@zimmtex

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I appreciate your support!

Very informative video. Your work is beautiful, who cares if it catches fish, it's art.

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate it!

Wow, i like your content! Thanks!

@zimmtex

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I really appreciate it!

Impressive work

@zimmtex

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Excellent work on those lures ! Your attention to detail and skills are amazing ! I love watching a true craftsman work. This is my first video of yours to watch and of course I had to subscribe and comment. Thanks for sharing ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! Welcome to the channel.

Muy detallista el trabajo, un saludo desde Monterrey Mx

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Beautiful bait! And it functions well too! Great job buddy. Glad to be subscribed and definitely looking forward to more of your contents. 👍🏻

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support, I really do appreciate it!

Love your videos I have started using a router to do some of the round over work It allows me to exactly cut a round over and not chip out I do a number of the same lure at one time quickly But I am making less detailed lures for Largemouth & Small Mouth Bass and Northern Pike here in NW Ohio Keep doing the videos as I keep learning

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, I appreciate your support!

New to the channel, just found you. great video, thank you! I understand the time factor but as you said its nice to see your lures catch fish. wish you the best!

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Hey James, welcome to the channel! It has been a struggle with timing to fish and work catches into the video. So I've been posting pictures of some of my catches on instagram @zimmtex. Thanks for watching!

You do great work

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete, I appreciate it!

Beautiful Craftsmanship

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you like it!

Excelent, congratulations

@zimmtex

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Awesome as always brother

@zimmtex

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I really appreciate your support!

It look great definitely will catch some monster fish.

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Haven't finished watching yet, and couldn't wait to comment. Your skills are beyond that of the average KZreadr with the exception of only a couple others; but your artistic abilities are tops bar none!!! Great job young man. Oh crap... I would've dawned some scuba gear to retrieve that bad boy ;-)

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Not the first lure I've lost, and it won't be my last! I appreciate you watching.

First time viewer. I think it’s fair to say I am hooked. Great detail and explanation of process. Look forward to more videos.

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I appreciate your support.

Wow that is lovely work bud 👏👍

@zimmtex

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate it!

@garylawlor2288

2 жыл бұрын

@@zimmtex welcome mate 👍

Fantastic content

@zimmtex

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate it!

I can see a difference on one of your 🐟, the fish that has a bigger gap in the middle cut swims better. I think that was the problem. Beautiful work.

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

You might be right! These joints are elegant, but I really like the double twist wire joints better. They leave a wider joint and are much easier to install. Thanks!

Parabéns pelo seu trabalho está isca artificial artesanal ficou muito bem elaborada.

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Nice job bro. Nice job

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Wow very nice lure sir

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you like it!

Class 💥💥💥

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

pure class!

@ozenfant_ozn

3 жыл бұрын

...and i feel for your loss. oh the pain! only a lure-smith is able to feel...

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, and that's not even close to my record for how quickly I've lost a lure! Thank you for your condolences.

You are really good at carving and painting!! Awsome job. Yes for more larger action you can cut larger v in the lurre, but it is cool like that, prety realistic! Too bad you lost it... And yes i woul'd like to see more fishing with your lures, it is nice to see new lakes, landscapes and fishes species depending of the country the angler is from!

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for watching, I'm glad you like it!

U talented mate 😄💪🎣🎣🐟impressive

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your support!

That’s freakin gorgeous man

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate it!

If you got a Silky saw, you don't have to sand your joint. I know it sounds silly, but those cuts turn out smoother than if you sanded them. They're Japanese arborist saws, but aren't really expensive for what they are. If you get one get either fine or medium tooth.

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

I've heard of those; I'll have to check them out. The right tools do make everything easier. Thanks!

That is so cool

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You need a good carving knife. And a strop , you would never use a utility knife again, but your doing a great job great video. I've used both types good carving knife is a blessing. The rotory tool is one of the best i love using them.

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

I'm always on the lookout for better tools. The rotary tool is great, I really like it! Thanks for watching!

@paullobwein1632

3 жыл бұрын

This is my first time watching your videos. Great detail and explanations. My only critical comment is when carving use the right tool as said above and be aware of the direction of cutting towards not just the wood but your own fingers. Might even help to set up a way to hold it with small clamps or something. I was holding my breath the whole time as you cut. I would hate to see such talent do damage to their money makers 😉 Keep up the great content!

I just use braid when throwing swimbaits, if you get a good low vis color, you can put on 65 pound test line and still have plenty of it on the reel

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

You said it right there! I have two swimbat rods, one with braid and this one that I was trying fluorocarbon because I had heard it was great for swimbaits. After loosing this lure, I went back to braid!

You are absolutely an awesome guy, dude. Am from Penang, Malaysia. I love so much watching your videos. As a hardcore angler myself, I do have a few artificial lures but never once seen something which look so so real and beautiful. I salute you for that. Hope to own one of your lures in the near future. Keep it up, bro.

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your kind words and support, I really appreciate it!

@lautmchannel13812

3 жыл бұрын

@@zimmtex You're welcome, bro. Stay safe..

Loving this...just subbed...I can see me making a few of these. Thanks for the awesome video

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Bieautiful work's

@zimmtex

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I recently found your channel and I love your work 🙌 you are very talented, I really love the swimming test at the end👌 I think that's really cool to be able to see clearly how the bait performs on water 😉 You earned a new sub, good job, keep going my friend, greetings.

@zimmtex

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel Joe! I appreciate your support and thank you for watching!

Wow some day mine will look that good i make my own with good action but its a work in progress.

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I wish you the best of luck with your lure making. Just keep after it; practice does make perfect!

Excellent! You'll have 10k followers in no time.

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Hope so! Thank you!

Some outstanding craftsmanship to say the very least, plus fitting commentated instructions throughout. What else could we ask for? Can you please help me with my problem? I'm so new to painting lures, I don't have an airbrush so I'm dry rushing the lures or should I say 'i'm trying to' lol. But when I try to paint the foiled lures with a metallic acrylic paint the paint is blobbing up together very much like when paint is applied over waxed paper etc! I've thoroughly cleaned the surface with 99.9% isopropanol alcohol and allowed to dry but still getting it blobbing together. I'm not adding any medium, diluting with water or anything to the paint but can't stop it blobbing up together! Any advice would be gratefully received. The Detail Raw Umber that you use on the head look's great and a Game Changer in my opinion. Your video is superb and deserves Massive THUMBS UP ALL DAY LONG I always enjoy them thank you👍😷👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@zimmtex

2 жыл бұрын

First, thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate your support! Hand painting on foil can be tricky. I'm not positive that it will work, but you might try spray painting a light clearcoat or two over the foil to give your paint something to grip to. Something like Kamar varnish might work. Another option would be to paint the 'broad strokes' like the white bottom and the green top fades with a rattle can so you can detail over that with your brush. Best of luck to you in your lure making adventures!

Absolutely beautiful, what an amazing job!! May the fallen lure rest in peace… Until some lucky son of a gun find it!

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate it!

I'm always watching it well. The Korean subscriber is cheering you on you. You're so cool!

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you watched!

@daunganjaitamdaunganjaitam2608

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you sirr im from Malaysia i likes you videos

@daunganjaitamdaunganjaitam2608

3 жыл бұрын

Peace for you sirr ♥️

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

@@daunganjaitamdaunganjaitam2608 And to you, thanks!

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

@@daunganjaitamdaunganjaitam2608 Great to have you here!

Great video! You are a God

@DavidS-dj7sn

3 жыл бұрын

I like the way you put a material list in the description drop down.

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

I hope it is useful!

Very nice, amazing talent! Can you make a Gulf of Mexico Pinfish??

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

You mean one of those little bait-stealing rascals? I was fishing around Rockport a while back and I couldn't get away from those things. I will put it on my list; thanks for watching!

I'd love one of them the pike here in Ireland wound hammer that brilliant stuff😊🇮🇪✌️👏🎣

@zimmtex

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I appreciate your support!

it is so beautiful. I be afraid of losing it in a snag.

@zimmtex

3 жыл бұрын

Been there. Done that. Thanks for watching!