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 Buoyancy in Soft Baits & Soft Plastics
Article explaining how to design a soft plastic lure to have the right buoyancy in water
How to Select & Use Color in Soft Plastic Lures
How to select and incorporate colors into handmade soft plastic baits
Plastic Composition in Plastic Fishing Lures
Article describing how the plastic composition in your lure impacts its effectiveness
How to Design a Soft Plastic Lure that Catches Fish
How to design a soft plastic fishing lure that catches fish and fishermen
The Effectiveness of Glitter & Rattles in Soft Plastic Lures
Article explaing the effectiveness of glitter and rattles in soft plastic baits.
Using Scents, Flavors, and Oils in Soft Plastic Lures
Detailed article explaining the effectiveness of scents, flavors, and oils in soft plastic fishing lures. Also provides details on legal implications of adding salt to lures.
Tools & Equipment for Making Soft Baits
Article describing the tools needed to make your own soft plastic worms and other soft baits.
Understanding Forming Wire
Information about choosing and using wire for wire fishing tackle such as spinnerbaits and buzzbaits.
Spotlight on the Dakota Blade for Spinnerbaits
Overview of the Dakota blade, a new spinnerbait blade design from Hagans.
Design Principles for Wire Baits
Article describing the principles of designing wire baits that catch fish.
Choosing Blades for Wire Fishing Lures
In-depth article describing how wire bait blades work and how to find the best ones for your spinners, spinnerbaits, or buzzbaits
Understanding Eyes & Bends in Wire Baits
Explanation of the different types of eyes and bends used in wire baits with instructions on how to create them.
Overview of Wire Bait Types
Overview of the different categories of wire baits used in fishing.
Tools for Making Wire Baits
Overview of the tools commonly used for making wire baits like spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, spinners, etc.
Introduction to Wire Baits
This article provides a good overview of wire baits and their components
100 Lure Making Tips
100 Lure Making Tips for fellow tackle making enthusiasts.
Selecting the Right Size Split Ring for Hard Baits
Article explaining how to select and use the right sized split ring for your hard baits
Crankbait Design Principles
Long article describing the science and marketing behind making successful crankbaits.
Understanding C-Start Response Triggers for Fishing Lure Design
Article explaining the "C-Start" response trigger and its importance in fishing lure design.
Color Theory for Fishing Lures
The science behind mixing, combining, and using different colors on your fishing lures.
How to Start a Fishing Tackle Business
Detailed article explaining how to start a fishing tackle business.
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