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Eric Roach · 11-10-2014, 11:45 AM

I'm writing an Introduction to Plug Building article for the Plum Island Surfcasters' newsletter. In it, I'd like to give instructions for building a simple saltwater lure. The assumption is the reader would not need to have access to a lathe, drill press or chop saw.

I was thinking of a cigar popper in the 1.5 oz range, with these points in mind:

Made from a dowel
Rear taper shaped with rasp & sandpaper(?)
Egg sinker(s) for lead
Screw-eyes or brass sinker eyes (like the Frech W-Y)
Cupped face via Forstner bit or burned with carriage bolt (like Frech W-Y)

I think I'm going to recommend sealing with Helmsman. Paint would be via rattle-cans. Top coat would be clear spray lacquer.

I'm interested in any input you might have.

Thanks in advance,

Eric

11-10-2014, 11:45 AM	#1
Eric Roach Big E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Seabrook, NH Posts: 681	Best Beginners Lure? I'm writing an Introduction to Plug Building article for the Plum Island Surfcasters' newsletter. In it, I'd like to give instructions for building a simple saltwater lure. The assumption is the reader would not need to have access to a lathe, drill press or chop saw. I was thinking of a cigar popper in the 1.5 oz range, with these points in mind: Made from a dowel Rear taper shaped with rasp & sandpaper(?) Egg sinker(s) for lead Screw-eyes or brass sinker eyes (like the Frech W-Y) Cupped face via Forstner bit or burned with carriage bolt (like Frech W-Y) I think I'm going to recommend sealing with Helmsman. Paint would be via rattle-cans. Top coat would be clear spray lacquer. I'm interested in any input you might have. Thanks in advance, Eric Last edited by Eric Roach; 11-10-2014 at 11:03 PM..