I would like to start making my own molds, crankbaits, worms ect. Whats the best way to do so. Its cold here in  Ky and that's what's going to keep me busy through the winter.. Anything advice will help.

When you are referring to making molds , are you looking to make machined aluminum molds that will last, or something out of bondo or Durham's wood putty?

Honestly i dont know just would like to maybe make molds out of clay maybe? Or make some crankbaits out of wood itself.

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/147890-overall-advice-for-anyone-interested-in-tacklemaking/

 

See the above post.

 

I suggest trying to pour some baits in Lure Craft molds first before trying to make them.

 

Crankbaits made from wood are very tough for a beginner unless you are good at wood carving. Even if you are good at carving a lot goes into making a crankbait like ballasting, lip angle, sealing the bait, etc. If you are dead stuck on a wooden lure try making a topwater.

 

Allen

Alot of vids out there on youtube. Just search making molds for soft plastics.

Look up Paul Adams ans Solar Baits on youtube. These guys are amazing!!

Thanks guys will do, just really wanna try to catch a fish on something i have made.