DIY Mouse Lure Build

In this video, I walk you step-by-step through how I design, shape, and make a resin a mouse lure that triggers aggressive strikes. From body shape and weighting to hook placement and tail action, you’ll see exactly how I build a lure that traps fish into biting by mimicking an easy meal struggling on the surface. Chapters: 0:00 Intro – DIY resin mouse wake bait lure for bass & smallmouth 1:06 Making the silicone mold & casting the resin mouse body 2:42 Installing screw eyes, diving lip, and casting the resin body 5:24 Cleaning up the lure body – sanding, drilling tail & eye holes 7:00 Gluing in the polycarbonate lip with UV resin (strong lip install) 7:40 Surface prep & priming – alcohol wipe, Autoborne sealer, Bondo glazing putty 9:03 Airbrushing mouse colors – gray belly/back, black & white fur pattern 11:22 Adding realistic black eyes to the custom mouse lure 12:25 Protective coats – 4030 balancing clear, UV resin clear coat & curing 15:17 Final reveal – finished mouse wake bait that drives smallmouth crazy