This week was all about getting supplies for my fishing lure project. I have been collecting various materials such as small pieces of wood, paints, hooks, small amounts of fishing tackle, and a book and a few lures to use as templates. The book 365 fish was given to me as a gift this year for my birthday, which is on Wednesday. I thought it would prove invaluable when designing the lures. By using the book, I can proportion and color the fish more accurately. I purchased the rest of my materials I plan to begin with at Wal-Mart and Dick's Sporting Goods.

Unfortunately I did not make it to the class last Thursday. Obligations conflicted with other classes in my schedule and I was not able to attend. I will search for a second class to attend and call my grandfather for ideas. I think the obvious next step for the next week will be to start testing techniques and possibly drawing a few of the lures out on paper. I will try to design each of the lures I make before I physically create them.

Project Introduction

The project I am choosing to pursue is handmade fishing lures. I chose this project for one main reason. I can use the fishing lures after I make them for the project. I do a lot of fishing during the summer months and am always looking for new techniques. I am taking a class to help me begin my project on January 28 at the peoples university. I have also asked my grandfather about several different lures he has made and seen made. I will spend the semester not only learning how to make fishing lures, but trying to create my own, with my own techniques and materials. I will get most of my materials from hobby stores, and Dick's sporting goods. By the end of the semester I hope to have several functional lures I can use for both bass fishing, and fly fishing this summer.