Topwater fishing lure

First topwater lure design to share, looking to upload more baits in the near future.

10 step guide on how to make this 10gram 10cm bait.

For more detailed information on any of the steps in the instructions you can contact me or search the web, there's plenty of great lure makers sharing the secrets of bait making….

MATERIALS USED:

printed lure
2x printed dowel
5x 0.25 split shot
2x 0.55 split shot
size 4 treble hooks
stainless steel wire 0,8mm
superglue
baking soda
paint
8mm eyes
uv resin coating

GUIDELINES:

1. Remove support / clean prints

2. Create wire harness
   Use [round nose] pliers to bend the wire

3. Assemble lure
   Place the printed dowels in the holes on one side of the bait
   Put in the split shot and wire harness
   Glue to two halves together

4. Fill in seams with baking soda and superglue

5. Sanding/ cleaning
   Use sand paper to smooth out print lines

6. Primer [OPTIONAL]
   Prime lure
   Look for and sand out flaws
   Repeat process until happy

7. Painting [think like the fish you want to catch]

8. Glue on eyes

9. Coating
   Apply a coating to the lure
   Let it cure

10. Attach hooks and rod

Have a great time and post a "Make" If you've built one, It would be awesome to see your version of this lure.
Also feel free to catch something MASSIVE!

If you have any trouble with this print or want to see some of my other projects you can find me at https://www.instagram.com/hantocustomtackle/