Raw Brass to Rattling VIB | How to Make a Fishing Lure

If you've ever wondered how to make a fishing lure that truly screams underwater, this project is for you. Today’s lure making journey transforms a simple sheet of raw brass into the aggressive Cyclops Series 7 VIBE. I shape the metal using a steel ball and molten lead, forging a hollow chamber for three tungsten rattles. This creates a deafening acoustic footprint, proving that a handmade fishing lure can easily rival factory baits. To ensure perfect stability and an extra flash of light, I crafted a custom brass belly blade. Working on custom fishing lures allows for total control, which is why I added three line ties to adjust the running depth. Once the body is soldered tight, a brilliant gold-plated finish turns this raw metal into a striking target. Rigged with a sharp rear hook, this unique fishing lure is designed purely to trigger aggressive reaction strikes. It’s loud, it flashes hard, and it shows the real power of building your own tackle. 0:00 - Manufacturing of brass sheets 0:27 - Shaping Brass Hemispheres in Molten Lead 3:36 - Soldering the Hollow Brass Body and Tuning 3:55 - Selecting and Inserting Tungsten Rattles 4:40 - Creating the Brass Stabilizer Blade 6:00 - Determining the Optimal Balance Point 6:28 - Drilling Triple Line Tie Hole Positions 6:41 - High Polish and Gold Plating Finish 7:42 - Review of the ready-made lure 9:00 - Mesmerizing Underwater Swimming and Rattling Action #LureMaking #DIYTackle #CustomLures #FishingLure #MetalCraft