I post quite a few of my catches on different forums. They always include shots of lures I've made or modified that I know I can count on once I've found fish that can be provoked to strike. Making lure choices based on existing prey is a waste of time IMHO; choosing lures based on presentation, lure size/shape/action is everything in my book. Plus I like to indulge in the fantasy that the lures that caught fish were the best at that time in that lake or river.
Lure variety has always been a thing with me starting with the use of many different lures for bass fishing. I tied my own jigs and spinnerbaits using various silicone skirt patterns and colors. I made my own in-line spinners using different size and shape blades - the same for spinnerbaits.
Once I started pouring soft plastic lures, I was hooked just like the fish that attack them! Discovering lure designs that fish strike consistently year after year is the challenge and that includes the modification of lures I already own. By that I mean taking a part of one soft plastic lure and using a candle to slightly melt the ends of another to be joined.
Granted, I own around 40 molds but rarely use them - especially those that are strictly for making bass lures. What I pour or modify catch all fish species and in various weights/sizes from the smallest bass to 7 lb. catfish and 4 lb pickerel. I don't usually carry a baitcast reel, but need spinning or spincast reels for casting light finesse lures rarely weighing more than 1/8 oz. - including jighead.
Something to consider on those days (like in winter) when you can't fish.
Lure variety has always been a thing with me starting with the use of many different lures for bass fishing. I tied my own jigs and spinnerbaits using various silicone skirt patterns and colors. I made my own in-line spinners using different size and shape blades - the same for spinnerbaits.
Once I started pouring soft plastic lures, I was hooked just like the fish that attack them! Discovering lure designs that fish strike consistently year after year is the challenge and that includes the modification of lures I already own. By that I mean taking a part of one soft plastic lure and using a candle to slightly melt the ends of another to be joined.
Granted, I own around 40 molds but rarely use them - especially those that are strictly for making bass lures. What I pour or modify catch all fish species and in various weights/sizes from the smallest bass to 7 lb. catfish and 4 lb pickerel. I don't usually carry a baitcast reel, but need spinning or spincast reels for casting light finesse lures rarely weighing more than 1/8 oz. - including jighead.
Something to consider on those days (like in winter) when you can't fish.
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