In its first edition, published in 1993, The Complete Book of Tackle Making became the reference of choice for builders of fine tackle and casual craftsmen alike. It saved countless anglers thousands of dollars, and now, with this new edition—revised, updated, and expanded to accommodate the many developments in tackle making methods, equipment, and materials made since then—it can continue to do so for years to come. Twenty-seven chapters and helpful appendixes include everything readers need to know about tools, spinners, bucktails, jigs, sinkers, plastic lures and plugs, wire leaders, painting and finishing methods, basic and advanced rod building, basic and decorative wraps, necessary knots and splices, tackle care and repair, suppliers and manufacturers, and much more. With more than eight hundred photographs and clear, step-by-step instruction throughout, this book is the ultimate reference for the tackle tinkerer.

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.

The art of making, maintaining and repairing your own rods, plugs, spinners, bucktails, nets, sinkers and much other fishing gear.

Here is a comprehensive guide for the care of rods, reels, lures, lines, and accessories. The helpful step-by-step directions and illustrations show how to repair broken equipment, both in the field and at home. The book will teach you how to: mend broken rods in the field; check and lubricate important reel parts; fix irreplaceable lures; care for lines and other tackle; and avoid common mistakes that ruin valuable equipment.In addition, all the necessary tools are detailed in full. The Field & Stream Tackle Care and Repair Handbook will prove to be an invaluable guide that pays for itself in equipment repaired and equipment that last longer, whether you fish once or one hundred times a year. (6 X 9, 128 pages, b&w photos, diagrams)