Ive started the beginning phases of my fishing lures. I have been drawing lures that I want to make. I am also trying to find information on the internet about certain colors that attract different kinds of fish. So far for I have based most of my color information on the article I found on http://www.squidoo.com/lurecolors. Because most of the information you will find on fishing lures and fishing techniques is based on people's own personal opinions, I have decided that non scholarly articles are fine for my research. I believe fishing is more about trying a lot of different things and finding your way of doing things. That is why it is ok for the sake of this project to use articles that could be unreliable. I have found in this article that I will need to make lures of both bright and dark colors. According to this man, water clarity comes into account when choosing a color. The darker the water, the brighter the color, the clearer the water, the more natural the color. Taking these color schemes into account I have drawn roughly what I would like them to look like.
Now I will actually start trying out techniques on wood and paint colors on paper. I would like to try painting techniques that I have thought up and read about. I am also trying to find the most effective way of making some of my lures. I haven't decided on what tool I will use yet. I own a Dremel tool that is perfect for small detail work such as this. I would also like to try a more rough looking whittled lure. I haven't decided which one I will test out first, but I am planning on going from the more basic tools, to the more complicated ones. I also have access to a airbrush. It will also be interesting to see what I can get done with that tool.
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Thats so interesting that different colors attract different kinds of fish! That is good that you own a Dremel and you have access to a airbrush, I'm sure these tools will make your project go a lot smoother and easier. Good luck and I can't wait to see what you make!
ReplyDeleteLooking at what other lure-makers have to say about this craft is absolutely OK, G; expertise and reliable-ness can be found lots of places outside the academy. Here, you're using information grounded in personal experience, not just "opinion" or "imagination," and I'm sure you're comparing different perspectives to see where they agree and disagree, right?
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a really cool. I really like that you are making something that you can use. I am assuming your into fishing which is useful for your hobby. Good luck with the colors, and way to mix art with practical use...
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