Building my 1st swimbait

[Oatums]

I had the afternoon free today, and got the itch to try building my own swimbait. I don't really know where to start but 5 hours later I manage to turn a block of wood in to this 12" swimbait.



A little more sanding and trimming the tail.





Next step is figuring out how I'm going to cut it and install a hinge so will be stronger enough to pull in fish with out pulling apart. Time to do more research. Back to work tomorrow so this project might have to wait alittle while.

[ivfishing]

Good work oats, I wonder if one of those Dremel drills can help...

[Oatums]

Yes one of those drill would help Rick, but too bad I don't remember where I put my.

[Saltwater Bass]

Looking good

[Mikey]

Impressive man, let me know if you need any design help. keep working on that bad boy it looks really cool

[fishingruben]

Nice, they only get better and better the more times you make one.

[Oatums]

Getting alittle closer. But when I test swim it today, it just float on the side. Any ideas guys?

[fishingruben]

Does it have weights?

[Oatums]

No weight in it. Should I put some in? How would I all weight?

[fishingruben]

yeah you probably need some to get it to move and sit up right. like a 1/4 oz in each piece but im not very good at making baits like the one you have there. That one might have a gliding action.