Saturday, 4 February 2012

Whittled Fishing Lures

Whittled quite a while ago now, some rare, 'painted' whittled pieces, I have used and caught pike with a couple of these in the Fens and along the Wensum in Norwich. These were all carved using an Opinel and a Swiss Army knife. Made from a hardwood broom handle. Metal pieces (sinkers) cut from aluminium with a piercing saw. Painted with oil based enamel.


Fig a: A traditional 'S' shape Rise and Dive Plug







Fig b: The Psychotic Frog




The arms of the Psychotic Frog are made from balsa, this makes the lure rise to the surface when not reeling. The silhouette is meant to represent a surface resting frog. This has been successful as a hot summer lure.



Fig c: The Ninja, a traditional 'articulated' pike lure





Fig d: The Mutant Perch




Good for fishing around the oulet water pipes of a nuclear power station, also known as the Windscale Wobbler.

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