Do-it-yourself homemade pike lures

Progress does not stand still, this also applies to fishing. Now in the trading network you can buy any bait, both artificial and natural, for catching predators and peaceful fish species. Homemade products for pike fishing are the most successful, many anglers with experience are moving from factory-made baits to hand-made ones from various materials.

Features of homemade pike baits

Lures for pike have been made with their own hands since ancient times, during excavations and now, home-made products are found near the riverbeds, on which the locals used to fish. Many skills have been lost, but modern machines and fixtures have made it possible for craftsmen to make smaller and thinner lures.

Nowadays, it is not at all difficult to make a bait for a predator with your own hands for a person with certain skills, especially since manual work has recently been highly valued. Most often made:

• turntables;
• vibrations;
• wobblers;
• spinnerbaits;
• foam fish.

Some can mold rubber, the size of which can be very different.

At first glance, homemade lures can look clumsy, especially those made of metal. But after the first cast and posting, anglers stop paying attention to the appearance. Many models of hand-made lures are inherited in the family, so their work can be said to be tested by generations.

It should be understood that such products are made both for fishing in open water from the shore, and on winter days from ice.

Advantages and disadvantages

Homemade products for fishing for pike and other predators have always been in demand, spoons and turntables perfectly caught and still catch a toothy predator in almost any body of water. But in addition to the positive aspects of the product, there are some disadvantages.

Foam rubber and rubber can fail very quickly, as not everyone knows the rules for making these types of lures.

What can you make for pike yourself

Homemade products for pike today are made in a wide variety, and each master has his own secret of production. For some, it is a kind of hobby to make bait, and then catch it yourself. Further, catchy baits are simply given or loaned to friends and acquaintances, and if they appreciate it, then you can sell it.

There are several types of lures for pike fishing, which are most often made independently. Next, let’s take a closer look at each of them.

Turntables

Spinners are often used to catch a predator both in lakes and ponds, and along the river. They are made from different materials, in most cases, homemade products are learned pre-shipped.

The most primitive option is a spinner made from an ordinary metal cork from beer or soda. A small hole is made in the upper part and a swivel is fastened through the clasp. A tee is installed in the lower part with the help of a winding ring. The spinner is ready, you can go after the predator.

There are other options, the petals are made from old coins, aphids use ready-made spare parts of this type. The core in this case is made of thick wire, and a loop is made under the clasp. The presence of a tee or a single hook is required.

Oscillators

Do-it-yourself pike swing is the easiest to make. Craftsmen for the base use many improvised materials, they go into action:

• cutlery, namely spoons;
• tubes;
• small metal plates that remained in the manufacture of other products.

Usually, small holes are drilled on both sides of the workpiece under the oscillating lure. On the one hand, a tee is attached through the winding ring, on the other hand, a swivel is installed in the same way. So the spinner is ready, then we knit it to the leash or directly to the base and go to the pond.

Tube spinners are used both in open water and in winter. According to the principle of operation, they resemble a castmaster, which can be used both in a plumb line and in a cast.

Wobblers

The most popular pike bait lately is a wobbler, namely, home-made ones are very popular. Some models that were previously made only by hand have already been put on stream and are being produced in factories and plants.

Most often, a wobbler for catching pike using spinning is independently made of wood. This material is easy to get, it is easy to process, does not require a large number of various tools for processing. For the manufacture of wood choose:

• linden;
• aspen trees;
• oak tree

Additionally, impregnation is needed, which will not allow the finished product to become sour in water. Homemade products are painted with special fishing varnishes, and then coated with a fixative.

Accessories are of good quality, usually equipped with one or two tees, but the Croatian egg comes with a single hook.

Other types of baits

In addition, an effective bait is a mouse on a pike, this bait strongly resembles a steamer. The fur body and one or more tees make it very catchy. How to make a streamer? To do this, the jig head or wire is sheathed with a piece of natural or artificial fur; in addition, tees or doubles are used for equipment.

Do-it-yourself foam rubber for pike is the simplest type of homemade product, even a child can do it. The main thing is to cut according to a given pattern and equip with a sharp hook.

Useful Tips

Many will be able to make a bait to catch a predator on their own, for this you need to have minimal skills in processing the selected material, as well as know some secrets. In order for the product to be working, it is worth remembering the following subtleties:

• in the manufacture of oscillators and turntables, special attention should be paid to the shape of the petals, long ones are suitable for fishing along rivers, but round ones on still water will prove themselves better;
• paint on a wooden wobbler is applied in several steps, allowing everyone to dry well;
• do not save on accessories for homemade products;
• for turntables, it is desirable to additionally equip the tees with feathers or lurex;
• the foam rubber for the fish can be pre-painted, or you can leave it with a natural color.

The rest of the subtleties of production will come with experience, without which it will not be possible to create a catchy bait with your own hands.

Fishing with homemade bait often brings more results than using factory-made bait options. The manufacturing process is not difficult, but with helpers and more experienced comrades, it can turn into a great hobby for many.