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Making fishing lures may be easy for the seasoned do-it-yourself
angler. But the maintenance of these lures is just as
important to ensure a tip-top condition.
After buying or making the fishing
lures there is still the responsibility of taking care
of and repairing them so that they are always in good
condition. This requires some effort and time but is
usually easy for the angler who makes his own fishing
lures.
Since he makes them and puts
them together, he also knows how to take them apart
and repair them. He also has the tools and fishing lure
parts necessary for such work. All the tools required
to assemble the parts and make the lures are explained
on this page at http://www.make-your-own-fishing-lures.com/hand-tools.html
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Fishing lures in general do not
require much care when storing them in a home or shop.
The best idea is to put them into cabinet drawers or
individual boxes so that they can be found easily and
can be kept dry. In humid climates or near the seashore
it is important not to expose the metal parts to the
air; otherwise, hooks will rust and other metals will
corrode.
Fishing lures that have feathers
or hair should be kept in airtight containers so that
moths and other insects or small animals will not get
to them. This also applies to new fishing lures that
haven't yet been used. Lures which have been used require
considerable care if you want to get the maximum use
from them. Freshwater fishing lures usually require
less care and repair than saltwater ones.
In general, when examining any
fishing lure you have made or bought it's a wise policy
to repair it if you are the least bit doubtful about
its condition. Repairing usually means sandpapering
the part of the lure body that is slightly chipped and
then touching up with a small brush, using enamels or
lacquers.
Replace the hooks with new ones
if they are badly rusted. When doing this it is important
to use the same size and weight as the old ones so that
the action of the fishing lure is not changed in any
way. If the damage is too bad and the lure cannot be
repaired, throw it away after salvaging any usable parts.
It doesn't pay to take chances
with a fishing lure that is weak in any way. You may
hook a record fish but lose it if the lure is not dependable.
Many anglers who buy their fishing lures in tackle stores
often use them until they fall apart, before buying
new ones. But if you make your own fishing lures you
can afford to use only those that are still in good
condition.
It is better to be safe than
sorry.
Keith Lee is a practical, do-it-yourself
angler and owns Make-Your-Own-Fishing-Lures.com , an
info-packed website on making fishing lures. Learn how
to make high-quality fishing lures at http://www.make-your-own-fishing-lures.com
and use it as your trusted guide on home made fishing
lures.
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