Painting with Mel Lures, Camo Pike

I have to admit with this video I have a vested interest as a good part of the camera work is mine. I filmed it last year in Ireland and it has been sat on my hard drive for a very long time so Maciej (of Mel Lures) who I was filming thought he would edit it together and put it on his channel and to be honest the editing is what makes it. The only problem is I had lost a some off the files, when I say lost maybe deleted would be more accurate , it is not something I remember doing but then remembering yesterday is often a challenge.

Anyway he has done a better job than I would've done (not sure I should tell him that ) and added  a voice-over which explains things very clearly, oh yeah and he went and caught some fish with it. Once again people go wear out his channel with likes and shares and if you have not subscribed to his channel I can only assume you're using a computer in prison.

While I am in the mood for self promotion here is a video I made about Maciej last year as a bonus.

Soft plastic creature baits made easy with ComposiMold

I am guilty of wanting to endlessly experiment with new lure making methods and this is a great one from a small US company called ComposiMold. Using their, reusable mould compound and a quick set silicone the world of making soft plastics appears to be a little more accessible, there is no hot pvc and wearing breathing apparatus..

The first video is straight copy of cheap toy bug but in the second there is kit with interchangeable parts so you can come up with your own baits which I really like as an idea.

I think I may have to put this on my wish list and see if it lives up to the videos but the principles are pretty sound and they seem like a nice bunch people that is until I watched the video below. I think they may have made this with a little bit of tongue and cheek but still I feel like I have wandered into the strange bit of the internet. Go check them out and if you give it go, let me know about your bait making adventures.   

ComposiMold website LInk

Making soft plastic shad lures part 2

This one was a little late as i buggered up my hand with a firework so no fishing for me for a while, bollocks

Making Soft Plastic Shad Lures Part 1

I wanted to make some simple shads for winter pike fishing as my tackle box is looking a bit empty. Simplicity is what i was after more than anything and there is nothing simpler than using soft balsa wood for shaping and epoxy for a smooth surface.

Making Dancer handmade fishing lures

There are some really good tips and tricks in the video from Dancer Lures, especially lure cutting template.

Lemire's Plugworks

Another great one from the USA, striper lures

Charlie Hines

Charlie Hines lure maker and crazy little guitar man