For the Fishing, Carving and Collecting Enthusiast Whether it is the thrill of catching a fish with a handmade lure or finding a perfect one to add to your collection, this book of 11 step-by-step projects with a collector's gallery will grab you hook, line and sinker.

This is a complete course in the art and science of making America's most popular fishing lures, written by a master of the art. The ultimate tackle tinker's guide, Luremaking shows how to make lures for enticing bass and all other types of fresh and saltwater fish for 5% the cost of store-bought lures--and for catching more fish!

In 220 detailed color photos, this book takes you through every step necessary to create a working broke back fishing lure. Every tool needed is listed, every technique employed is described, including painting instructions. The book includes a pattern for the lure and illustrated instructions on assembling a box for lure storage. A gallery featuring a variety of lures is also provided.

Reprint of: The complete book of lurecraft. New York, NY: Outdoor Life Books, c1987.

-- Features sunfish, crappies, perch and more. -- Helps you consistently catch good-sized panfish. -- Includes basics of fly-casting for panfish.

A history, identification, and value guide of fishing lure collectibles from 1940 until the mid 1980s, including lures, reels, rods, decoys, and miscellaneous items.