Hook, Line, and Sinker: Building a Custom Wooden Lure

Learn to make a working topwater popper fishing lure from basswood! This hands-on class covers the essential steps of lure construction including shaping, sanding, sealing, and rigging. You will leave with a finished lure ready to hit the water. While power tools handle the initial shaping, you will focus on the detail work and hardware that brings the lure to life.
What to Expect
In this focused session, you will transform a pre-cut wood blank into a functional piece of fishing gear. The instructor will provide blanks already cut on the band saw, allowing you to dive straight into the shaping and finishing process. You will use shop machinery to refine the form and drill precise hardware points, then move on to sealing and rigging your lure with professional-grade hardware.
Skills You’ll Acquire
Power Tool Shaping: Using the belt and disc sander to create a hydrodynamic lure body.
Precision Drilling: Using the drill press to create accurate holes for hardware placement.
Waterproofing Techniques: Learning how to properly seal and finish wood for constant water exposure.
Hardware Rigging: Installing screw eyes, split rings, and hooks for a secure build.
Lure Mechanics: Understanding how the physical shape of the wood affects the action and movement in the water.
What’s Provided
Pre-cut basswood blanks.
Complete hardware kits including screw eyes, split rings, and treble hooks.
Primer, sealer, paint, and clear coat.
Access to all necessary shop machinery and tools.
Who Should Attend
Any makers interested in fishing or woodworking who want to create their own custom gear. Ages 18+. (Participants 13 to 18 are welcome with parental or guardian supervision).
Prerequisites and Safety Information
Woodshop Badge is required. Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that you do not mind getting paint on. Optional: Feel free to bring reference photos of lure color patterns you would like to try.

Instructor: William Banick

Workshop Ticket Fee:

Standard Public Ticket: $80
MakeHaven Members: $68

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