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Now it's time to sand the rough shape. First draw a reference mark down the middle of the back from nose to tail.This will help you keep track of your progress as you sand. I do the initial shaping on a disk sander. Watch your fingers!

When the initial sanding is complete,your lure will look something like this. I use an inflatable drum sander to further smooth out the lure followed by a good deal of hand sanding while sitting in front of the TV.

23 degree bill slot

Lure Body

Make a loop at the bottom of the lure and bend the wire so it comes out the back of the lure.

Glue the harness and bill in place with a common,all-purpose glue, such as Duco cement.When that's dry, fill the saw kerf with Durham's Rock Hard water putty and allow that to dry. Sand the excess off and spray your lure with a clear sealer. Put hooks on the bait. Test it in the water to make sure it "runs"straight.Adjustments are a lot easier to make now. Take the hooks off and spray the lure with a coat of flat white paint. Next, add your primary color, such as chartreuse. Let it dry. Now add your accent colors, such as blue on the back and red on the throat. Finally, add a clear coat of polyurethane varnish. I put four coats on each lure, and I apply the varnish by dipping the lure into it

Put the hooks back on the bait. Test it again. If it does not run "true" use a pair of pliers to bend the eye above the bill to one side or the other, until you get it to run straight.