How To Make A Balsa Popper Lure

Poppin' Doc Template available at https://makewoodenlures.com/making-ba... The final project in our beginners lure making series, this simple diy wooden popper lure is easy to make and deadly to fish with. Poppin' Doc is a balsa surface popper designed for light line fishing for a range of small to medium freshwater and saltwater species. When it comes to making topwater lures such as surface poppers,most lure makers immediately turn to the lathe, which is a real shame. It's true that lots of attractive and effective poppers are made on the lathe...... but turning a lure limits the possibiliites. Hand carving a lure allows a lot more creativity when it comes to the body shape. This makes a range of different actions possible and makes it easier to imitate a wider range of bait species. In this tutorial I walk viewers through a very simple style of popper lure that just about anyone can make using nothing more than a battery drill, sharp knife and a couple of pairs of pliers. It is simplicity itself. Of course, if you'll be fishing your poppers on heavier lines for tough species, you can always scale up this design, switch to a tougher timber and maybe add a through wire for security. Enjoy making this little popper.... and enjoy fishing it even more! Doc