Making a Clear Minnow Lure - a how to guide on handmade fishing lures

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The process of making a clear fishing lure is very detailed. In this video I walk through step by step how to make one of these custom baits. This transparent glass fish is modeled somewhat off of a Cyanogaster, recently discovered in Brazil. This amazing freshwater fish has beautiful colors and makes a really awesome minnow stick bait with a natural gliding action. I think this handmade lure would be effective on freshwater species such as bass, crappie and trout as well as smaller saltwater species such as tuna and snapper.
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@GHuber-xh5vv 2 жыл бұрын

If you do something, you do it excellent. Like this one. You show new ideas and great skills with each of the lures. Congrats.

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I really appreciate your kind words!

@iancameron198 2 жыл бұрын

@@zimmtex can you show where you buy your grinding tips and grinder

@liljenick 2 жыл бұрын

I only watch you and Marlin Baits as luremakers, usually every evening before bed and my other half couldn’t care less about it, but when she saw your baits she admitted it being a beautiful piece of artwork. With that said, you’re doing great 😊

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate both of your support !

@c4prlm4st3r Жыл бұрын

Agree with you.

@DanielOdell 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing creation! I follow a few lure makers on KZfaq and i appreciate all of them. You create the most unique lures and the level of detail is just stunning. Thank you for sharing :)

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your encouraging comments, I am glad to hear you find my work interesting.

@j4bberwocky 2 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to take a moment and thank you for the content that I have enjoyed over the years. I have learned so much from you and others on youtube. I "borrow" many techniques from you, and I felt like I needed to acknowledge that. I hope that I can progress as fast as I have seen from you these last few years. Thank you for the entertainment and especially the lessons!

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to write such a great comment! I'm glad to hear that you find this channel useful and interesting. People like you inspire me to make more and better content. Best wishes on your lure making journey!

@gabifishing642 2 жыл бұрын

Well done there are simply no words for your creativity.

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@moochify 2 жыл бұрын

*Great item. First cast out of the package caught a nice bass. Pulls smooth in the water and sets up nicely immediately upon retrieval. Worth adding to your tackle box.*

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks?! I appreciate you watching!

@cecapfishing9882 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! It was awesome to watch ! My vote is the shad glide!

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your support! Thanks for voting!

@roywright5485 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent lure! I would use it in a heart beat. Your craftsmanship is getting better with every creation. Can’t wait for the shad glide bait….

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I hope you like it as much as this one!

@colleenmeas1996 Жыл бұрын

Incredible! So inspiring :) I loved seeing every part of this process. Thank you for sharing

@zimmtex Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@leehowell4258 2 жыл бұрын

Really cool improvement! I agree. Shad Glide bait.

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@magcolor Жыл бұрын

Jewelry work! This can only be done with a great love for the occupation.

@zimmtex Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate it!

@wasntPete 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video with a new ideas and attention to detail. Small Bass sounds like a good idea.

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate it!

@Trodontay876 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome work love the attention to detail, I'll go with option #2.

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I really appreciate your support!

@dtdan65 2 жыл бұрын

Would definitely love to see you make that carved bass. It would look amazing as a backdrop in you vids. I especially like your use of different mediums. Keep up the creativity. 👍

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching & commenting, I appreciate it!

@miked28711 Жыл бұрын

This is exceptional wow

@zimmtex Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@fabienmattar 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, amazing, wonderfulll!! I lov it!!

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@keystonepirate2534 2 жыл бұрын

Great build sir.

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@fabianpiedras8011 Жыл бұрын

Amazing! That's a real piece of artwork. I really enjoyed every second. Thanks for share. Greetings from Argentina.

@zimmtex Жыл бұрын

Hello and thank you! Glad to have you here!

@shawnfreeman4768 2 жыл бұрын

Bass sculpture sounds really cool

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@labtrainer09 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, Mike. I don't think I'm patient enough to make a bait like this, but I greatly admire the ingenuity, creativity, and attention to detail you amply demonstrated here. Hope this innovative lure catches lots of mountain trout for you! As for the "popularity contest," I'm currently making a 9" saltwater glidebait, and I'm fascinated by this type of lure. So I vote for Option #2. Thanks.

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your support! I do share your love for glide baits; thanks for your vote!

@inhibited44 Жыл бұрын

That was amazing to watch. I was considering doing a cnc lure of some sort and couldn't take my eyes off this.

@zimmtex Жыл бұрын

Go for it! Thanks for watching!

@inhibited44 Жыл бұрын

@@zimmtex Not sure, but I think software can take a 3d lure in a file and insert a hollow object that would simulate an air bladder. Have the printer print the lure and just not fill in the air bladder with plastic. then you could drill on the bottom, insert weights and epoxy them in.

@RobbyEffendiZa 2 жыл бұрын

the best lure marker... good job brother

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@pastmasters9591 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant work my friend! This is awesome!

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I appreciate your support!

@CarlDubois 2 жыл бұрын

Love your work Zimmy. Always creative and something new to learn. Thanks for showing how to make the bones. Next one I vote for a Shad GlideBait but do a wooden bass sculpture too in the near future please.

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and for voting! I appreciate your support!

@1965cajun 2 жыл бұрын

That is the coolest lure i have ever seen

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I am really glad you like it!

@CaritaLure 8 ай бұрын

Wow amazing

@zimmtex 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@stepandersen 2 жыл бұрын

Well, that was something else. Absolutely stunning. Love it! Option 1. Lipped CrankBait

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate it!

@reignathousandyears9850 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, i'd like to see #1 too

@Playstation5SWEDEN 2 жыл бұрын

DAMN! The best vid yet, have to make this one...

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@rogertadane6627 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful,,awesome

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@ebisu8824 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant concept.

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@FishandCreate 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work i think my vote will be #1 !!

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching & voting!

@JC153fishing 2 жыл бұрын

Man looking awesome 👏 😎🎣

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate it!

@EvilleMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Very impressive

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@baitsbynimbus Жыл бұрын

this is really cool bro love it

@zimmtex Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I really appreciate it!

@juedvaga80 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing ... nice video man

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@martinleiva6794 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome work!

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Maineriverandtide 2 жыл бұрын

Dude your awesome so creative thanks for sharing!

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@wh6823 2 жыл бұрын

Love to see bass build

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

You bet, thanks for voting!

@ryancraft9566 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! Let's see option 2 next.

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@piperazteca 2 жыл бұрын

That was so creative dude,congratulations great video .

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@robwhitehair6982 2 жыл бұрын

Option 1 . Great video thx 🙏

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@joranjuna4668 Жыл бұрын

Istimewa👏👍

@zimmtex Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tristantrowbridge6864 Жыл бұрын

Dude truly an amazing "how to do video"!! I'm gonna buy the stuff tomorrow!!

@zimmtex Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@TroyArmstrong 2 жыл бұрын

Wow Awesome True ART

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@thegoods2240 2 жыл бұрын

I like it, subscribed!

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel & thank you very much for subscribing!

@lenorebeck9944 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!! Bass sculpture next please!!

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate it!

@nnee33 2 жыл бұрын

creative crazy lure :D

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jonathanrittmeier4933 2 жыл бұрын

Great lure like always. I d like to see Option 2

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate the visit & comment!

@duanevigue1603 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job! Im a life-long fly tyer, but my 14 year old's losing hard baits left and right so Ive been hand carving some for him. Even with my arts background, you can only do so much hand painting a piece of wood. Ive been checking out some lure making videos and after seeing this, I will watch more of yours. Great job!

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear from a fellow lure maker. Thank you for watching.

@duanevigue1603 2 жыл бұрын

@@zimmtex FOr sure, great vids. Can you recommend an airbrush and compressor setup for someone with no experience? lol Thinking of going to the next step.

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

@@duanevigue1603 I started with a Master airbrush and a pancake compressor from the hardware store. You can check out links to the products I use on my website (linked in the description).

@boskepis 2 жыл бұрын

Cool dude 👍

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@pitbullcustomlures1917 2 жыл бұрын

This turned out amazing mate. The bass carving would be cool

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@mojofishing 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Looking to get out and make some more fishing videos soon. 🎣🐟

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Spring is upon us for sure!

@brandonthompson9608 2 жыл бұрын

#2 shad glide bait sounds 👌

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Good deal, thanks for voting!

@fishbonestephen 2 жыл бұрын

AWESOME!!!😀😀😀😀

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@johnbittinger7590 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome lure! I'd love to see the bass carving video.

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@theupstateangler 2 жыл бұрын

Shad Glide Bait for sure..!!!

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

So far, glide bait is in the lead. Thanks for watching!

@user-fi8hz3jc6g 2 жыл бұрын

Great job😍 keep going My bro I love what u make u r a big artist like Van Gogh

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@j.ciscaartificialartesanal 2 жыл бұрын

Meus parabéns esta isca artificial artesanal ficou show de bola.

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@michaelhuntly5597 2 жыл бұрын

Great lure,would love to see a bass sculpture.

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate your vote & support!

@raphaeltixier9398 2 жыл бұрын

Bieautiful work's

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@rafafrias509 2 жыл бұрын

It’d be awesome to see you build the bass sculpture.

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate your vote!

@JohnAnderson-Catfish Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful work! I am amazed at your craftsmanship, I truly appreciate what you do and hope some how I can replicate it on my own! Thank you!

@zimmtex Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Best of luck to you on your lure making journey!

@daverenfro6043 2 жыл бұрын

Like the bass carving idea, thanks for posting, was wondering where you went.

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I've just had a lot of stuff going on at work & home. I'm always working on lures when I can.

@seether084 11 ай бұрын

seems like safety wire (lockwire) and gundam sprues can come in handy, very much enjoyed the vid

@zimmtex 11 ай бұрын

For sure! Thanks for watching!

@EverythingOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Shad, nice show again.

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@nicksmith437 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work. Would love to see the carved bass. Thanks

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and voting!

@miamiwax5504 Жыл бұрын

Sick!

@zimmtex Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Sarge102 2 жыл бұрын

I love your work! Maybe the Shad glide for the next one. I’m having difficulty describing my idea for future builds. First a lure that lays on its side with an up and down motion instead of side to side. Maybe mimicking an injured baitfish on the fall or slow retrieve. Also employ this up and down motion to mimic a flatfish like a small flounder. Have not seen any bait makers intentionally make a lure with a “dolphin-like” tail action.

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, great suggestion! I appreciate your support!

@charlesmoffitt4811 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see you make some of the old metal lipped lures. I.e. bombers and especially the hellbender.

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea, I'll put it on my list!

@captainarctic912 2 жыл бұрын

Cool !!!

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@EvilleMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Vote #1…need a good crank bait for spring

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your vote!

@striperhunter-ic2wt 2 жыл бұрын

I vote Glidebait, First time viewer, I enjoyed your video

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel and thank you for voting! Glad to have you here!

@dbgfishing3289 2 жыл бұрын

Shad Glide would sick

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@WilsonBaits 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man, love your stuff had this playing as i'm working on my next vid. I think you should go for the bass sculpture, mainly because its similar to what i'm working on haha keep up the good content man!

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, sounds fun!

@kd7126 Жыл бұрын

Try StarBond glues. They offer a kit which consist of thin, med, and thick. The packages come with several pin point tips and tip cleaner. I keep mine stored in the fridge while not in use. Also might like to try Great Planes Milled Fiberglass. Super strong instead of using baking soda. I have built model rc planes and this stuff became a game changer. Being disabled I have enjoyed your shows. Keep up the good work

@zimmtex Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! I've never heard of milled fiberglass; that sounds really interesting. I appreciate your comments and support!

@c4prlm4st3r Жыл бұрын

it was a really beautiful lure. I might end up using it as a keychain instead of fishing.

@zimmtex Жыл бұрын

It's funny you say that because I actually do have lures that I use as keychains!

@dominiquebertrand5818 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job, you have gold fingers😊👍👍👍

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@H4nfTr0ll 2 жыл бұрын

Wooow great Job! A crankbait would be nice to see :).

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ZAPAYARA 2 жыл бұрын

NICE

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Lilith-Rose 2 жыл бұрын

Since gliders are my favourite to fish with the shad gets my vote

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent, thank you!

@samoks123 2 жыл бұрын

A Shad glide bait would be great for the next video

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Will do, thanks for watching!

@gabrielcruzlozada5129 2 жыл бұрын

esta precioso

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@xophanlo8802 2 жыл бұрын

I like marling baits channel but you on the other hand make your lures more unique when it comes to style and the lure itself. I give you prompts!!

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoy my builds!

@skateboardingjesus4006 2 жыл бұрын

Since I'm an Irish sculptor who also likes making my own lures, I wouldn't mind seeing you sculpt a bass.

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting and watching!

@alanfarrant7232 2 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see a rainbow trout Jointed swim bait!!!

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Well, I may just happen to have something like that in the works. Stay tuned....

@barbenoire9448 2 жыл бұрын

monsieur bonjour , travail d orfèvre moi aussi je les fabriquent moi même mais les vôtres sont des leurres de bijoutier respect monsieur , bravo !!

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your support!

@maswinadventure 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT Content dude, Nice information. AWESOME !! Im from Indonesiaa hallo Mantabb

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you for stopping by and for watching!

@Joecoleman84 Жыл бұрын

Came here from your short. You got me! Subbed

@zimmtex Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! Thanks for letting me know; I just recently started making shorts.

@Joecoleman84 Жыл бұрын

@@zimmtex well it worked. It was a good short in itself but it really made me want to watch the full thing. I watch marling and lots of fishing vids, but I haven't seen your vids before that short. Good luck.

@ryananderson6190 2 жыл бұрын

bass sculpture!!!

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Right on, thank you!

@bobs.6664 2 жыл бұрын

choice 2

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@goovaerg 2 жыл бұрын

Glide bait please. Maybe one with a tail lip for further gliding. Would love to see that. Keep up the good work

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your input and for watching!

@mehiddinearraj8551 Жыл бұрын

You can paint the bones with some red like the the lower part it will be great

@zimmtex Жыл бұрын

Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

@PaoloMastrobuono 2 жыл бұрын

Option 2 😉

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Lilith-Rose 2 жыл бұрын

For future it might be worth taking a mould of the head section alone, and having one made with a swim bladder shape attached that you add into the body mould when doing the clear pour, then attaching the head that was moulded separately, that way you aren't having to carve it individually whenever you want to make a new one of these. Gorgeous little lure though

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Thank you for watching and for commenting!

@arisusanto6786 2 жыл бұрын

Mantap

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@christianmullins435 2 жыл бұрын

I think it would be really cool to make a resin bluegill or shiner multi-jointed swim bait molded from a real bluegill or shiner

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting idea, thanks for the suggestion!

@barthanes1 Жыл бұрын

Using model scraps is cool and all, but you need to make a mold for your bone pattern as well.

@zimmtex Жыл бұрын

This resin makes an excellent bone material!

@phillipw.hilgert563 Жыл бұрын

Another great video. Where can I find the screw eyes you use? I don't see them listed on your website. I am looking for 5mm saltwater kind. TIA

@zimmtex Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I actually make my own twist wire eyes from stainless steel lock wire.

@genagans2871 Жыл бұрын

Привет Мастеру благодарю за видео саветы спасиба...,,,👍👍👍

@zimmtex Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@vanaukentim 2 жыл бұрын

I'd go with smaller crankbaits for me. Also can you do make and catches for each video if possible.

@zimmtex 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your comment. It's finally warming up enough the fish aren't so lethargic. Thanks for watching!