This lure is a balance between three different elements: long casting, loud knocker, and a big popper splash. When you're trying to combine design elements you usually have to make some compromises. I reduced the size of the popper mouth for longer casting, I left out additional weight to keep the lure from nose dunking, and I placed the tail hook eye in the bottom the tail to help with stability. I kept the tail section thicker for added buoyancy to keep the popper face in the water on hard twitches and to improve aerodynamics. The results are pretty good, the only thing I would do different is to center the tow eye to help keep the head up and get a bigger pop. Everyone who makes lures will have their own approach and elements that they prefer...What would you prefer to see on a saltwater popper?
Do you mathematically check buoyancy with the weight of the ball and hardware to make sure it isn’t going to sink? Is it possible for a popper to not have enough weight or density to function properly?
As an engineer myself and an avid fisherman from North Port Fl., I, can appreciate the finesse you put into each lure. Don't give up the hobby I love your show.
Man I watched this video like I appreciate a good fishing show eppisode... I love fishing and have a "micro" woodworking shop, will try this TOMORROW X-)) Thanks for the inspiration!!!
My bro in law is eager to know what voodoo i use in my mini lures. I use flip flop, plastic, wood, resin or silicon whenever an idea hit me. I made him 2 rotators to dry his resin and he's making lures now!😅😅
dude i was just on the intercostal that day (well every day last week)..got the triple all in one day snook, redfish, and moved to a pond in palm cost and got a few good bass! nice popper! next time try the inshore side around that second bridge (south of the inlet a few hundred yards) on the start of the out going tide.
So I know it's been two years since doing this video,, have you successfully caught a fish with this lure? And I didn't hear a final overall weight? Oh,, and I love your paint scheme!
Getting ready to make a pencil popper so wanted to check in first with my favorite lure maker and once again got a nice tip on the dowel and nail trick. Will definitely be trying it out but I don't have the right size wooden dowel but I do have a 10mm section of sutet. Now you're probably wondering what the heck is sutet. It's the Indonesian word for the fiberglass coated carbon graphite found in the big electrical distribution lines. Some crazy Indonesian guy figured out it could be made into very strong fishing rod blanks by turning with a drill and shaping with wet sandpaper. I've built several jigging rods with this material for $7 bucks a pop for the blank. A solid carbon blank of similar strength and flexibility costs at least $80 bucks. Fortunately I have some cut off sections that should work well as the stop for my ball and make a good sharp rap. Bonus, it should hold the hook eye very well with two part epoxy as the glue. Thanks again Franco.
That with "a 10 centimeter lure with a mass of a 12 centimeter" i have a 16centimeter lure that looks smaller than a 12 centimeter lure i have. Thats the first time i heard that. I thought it was just me in my head thought its a strange thing 😂
If you keep the end pieces on after you shape it on the lathe. You can easily use a drill bit to mark the eyes by drilling straight through on a drill press. It also makes marking anything on the belly very easy.
Yes...that's a good technique. I usually mark them while still on the lathe it's much easier and accurate. But, I had intended to place the eyes slightly high and not directly across from each other...then I changed my mind, go figure.
I've been trying to scheme a way to do this but with thru-wire configuration to handle stronger fish (stripers, blues) in the northeast. If you have any thoughts would loke to see. Thanks
Thanks for a great video. Shall try this modell of my own. I also have a question for you. Whats the plier called that you are using to twist the wire?
They are called safety wire pliers. Here is a link to an affordable set: www.amazon.com/Lebeauty-Twisting-Aircraft-Electrical-Screwdriver/dp/B07PQ6N25H/ref=asc_df_B07PQ6N25H/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=385124930314&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14283909467643942930&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011717&hvtargid=pla-820706274946&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=80210700684&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=385124930314&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14283909467643942930&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011717&hvtargid=pla-820706274946
Weight needs to be more toward the tail for a popper. Would be benefited greatly by an small lead weight in belly at the tail. Makes for a much better pop
Actually I'm not sure I agree. This lure has the ball that moves all the way to the back when you twitch it. Tail waiting a topwater lure can cause it to jump instead of chug. I tried to offset the tendency by placing the tow eye above the center line but, I might have overdone it... Thank you so much for your input, this what I love about youtube.
It is something I designed an built... here's a link to the playlist about UV. three are a couple of videos on the UV chamber. ua-cam.com/play/PLEVBv_zywucSOtu4FSkyWnDc5groq--WK.html
I loved the paint job but I do have a question. On my popping baits I wieght it in the rear. Why did you choose not to weight it? The rattle worked as your weight or what?
I think he just wanted to have the popper horizontal weighted. Also maybe because the action is more spraying in straight line? The tailweighted lures starts up different and will more wiggling/walk action? My guess, but I'm not an engineer angler ;)
This lure has the ball that moves all the way to the back when you twitch it. Tail waiting a topwater lure can cause it to jump instead of chug. I tried to offset the tendency by placing the tow eye above the center line but, I might have overdone it since on a hard pull the head can sink. You are right I did want just a straight ahead popping chug action. The optimum was a big splash and a loud clack with very little movement forward. I had to balance the design between very long casting, loud clacking, and big popper splash.
Good question...so surprise no one has asked this. Here are some design criteria for positioning the belly hook. 1) Far enough aft to avoid fouling on the dive lip or the line at the tow eye. 2) Far enough forward to avoid tangling with the next belly hook or tail hook 3) Place in the location that serves your weight balance such as directly over the center of gravity. In my case I like to position the belly hook as far forward as I can without having too many issues with bib or line fouling. This is because most strikes target the head and a forward hook will snag them. I then use careful weight positioning to offset any balance issues. Thank you for the thoughtful question....
Yes...I totally agree and I was planning to dress a treble for the back but I chose to go for a longer casting lure. Like I said, as a lure designer you are always compromising between design elements. I do like a dressed tail hook though. Thanks for the tip.
very nice lure! but you can save the blue on the top. the fisch will never see it, when its over the water... like you, i dont like it when the lure is to heavy on the back. but let the back it stay even under water, it works much better without diving. and the fish will see it... against the sun it only looks like driftwood and no fish or food, in every conditions swimms on top of the surface
This lure is a balance between three different elements: long casting, loud knocker, and a big popper splash. When you're trying to combine design elements you usually have to make some compromises. I reduced the size of the popper mouth for longer casting, I left out additional weight to keep the lure from nose dunking, and I placed the tail hook eye in the bottom the tail to help with stability. I kept the tail section thicker for added buoyancy to keep the popper face in the water on hard twitches and to improve aerodynamics. The results are pretty good, the only thing I would do different is to center the tow eye to help keep the head up and get a bigger pop. Everyone who makes lures will have their own approach and elements that they prefer...What would you prefer to see on a saltwater popper?
All good points as usual. Not sure I would change anything. Keep fishing it!!
yes sir...there's a long weekend coming. I got a feeling I'll be bringing home some topwater Speckled Trout.
For poppers I find that having the front tow eye lower, about 1/3 from the bottom of the lure helps with getting a better and bigger pop.
@@nickkelly7800
That's the one thing I would change...put the tow eye at least in the center.
Do you mathematically check buoyancy with the weight of the ball and hardware to make sure it isn’t going to sink? Is it possible for a popper to not have enough weight or density to function properly?
As an engineer myself and an avid fisherman from North Port Fl., I, can appreciate the finesse you put into each lure. Don't give up the hobby I love your show.
Thank you
Hey neighbor, Cape Coral here...
Man I watched this video like I appreciate a good fishing show eppisode... I love fishing and have a "micro" woodworking shop, will try this TOMORROW X-)) Thanks for the inspiration!!!
Very cool!
Thanks for adding salt water lures. Great information that we can use for other designs too. Much appreciated
Most of my serous fishing is saltwater. I'm usually out on the flats in the Golf of Mexico.
Thank you for watching.
This is just another nice lure building lesson. Just enjoyed the paint pattern process and the stencil build. Thank you for sharing this video.
Glad you enjoyed it
Smart design.
Thanks for the video!
Nice lure Marco. I love the “hammer and anvil” idea. Excellent too using epoxy to shape the popper mouth. Warm regards, Cam.
Thanks 👍
Really like the paint scheme, design elements and function of this lure - nicely done!
Thank you.
Great lure, great beach location, great video. Thxs for the hard overnight work and keeping us entertained, brah!!!
You bet, that little spot with the old jetties is actually a nice longboard spot, best part of the whole experience.
Amazing paint scheme! I'd love to try that on a smaller version for bass on a Central Florida lake! Maybe 3" and narrower. Beautiful!
I know...me too. I think I'll do it again on the next lure, a bass jerk bait.
My bro in law is eager to know what voodoo i use in my mini lures. I use flip flop, plastic, wood, resin or silicon whenever an idea hit me. I made him 2 rotators to dry his resin and he's making lures now!😅😅
Awesome big top water lure! I would love to see a build on a stickbait with an bad ass wriggling action ;)
That's next.
Watching Mabuhay po
Welcome
dude i was just on the intercostal that day (well every day last week)..got the triple all in one day snook, redfish, and moved to a pond in palm cost and got a few good bass! nice popper! next time try the inshore side around that second bridge (south of the inlet a few hundred yards) on the start of the out going tide.
Nice!! Thanks for the tip, I can really use it.
Look awesome!
Thanks!
Love you work
Thank you!
So I know it's been two years since doing this video,, have you successfully caught a fish with this lure?
And I didn't hear a final overall weight?
Oh,, and I love your paint scheme!
Yes I have...I caught some speckled sea trout and some very aggressive Jack.
Getting ready to make a pencil popper so wanted to check in first with my favorite lure maker and once again got a nice tip on the dowel and nail trick. Will definitely be trying it out but I don't have the right size wooden dowel but I do have a 10mm section of sutet.
Now you're probably wondering what the heck is sutet. It's the Indonesian word for the fiberglass coated carbon graphite found in the big electrical distribution lines. Some crazy Indonesian guy figured out it could be made into very strong fishing rod blanks by turning with a drill and shaping with wet sandpaper. I've built several jigging rods with this material for $7 bucks a pop for the blank. A solid carbon blank of similar strength and flexibility costs at least $80 bucks. Fortunately I have some cut off sections that should work well as the stop for my ball and make a good sharp rap. Bonus, it should hold the hook eye very well with two part epoxy as the glue.
Thanks again Franco.
Wow that sounds like some interesting material. Makes me think of all the things that one could do.....
That with "a 10 centimeter lure with a mass of a 12 centimeter" i have a 16centimeter lure that looks smaller than a 12 centimeter lure i have. Thats the first time i heard that. I thought it was just me in my head thought its a strange thing 😂
If you keep the end pieces on after you shape it on the lathe. You can easily use a drill bit to mark the eyes by drilling straight through on a drill press. It also makes marking anything on the belly very easy.
Yes...that's a good technique. I usually mark them while still on the lathe it's much easier and accurate. But, I had intended to place the eyes slightly high and not directly across from each other...then I changed my mind, go figure.
nice work .. but what is the best sound db that can attract the fish when fishing with lures can you tell me
I don't know that one...
I've been trying to scheme a way to do this but with thru-wire configuration to handle stronger fish (stripers, blues) in the northeast. If you have any thoughts would loke to see. Thanks
I do have a way...I'll be doing a video in two weeks.
@@EngineeredAngler looking forward to it!
Good job. Why did you not add weight in the tail?
Poppers I like to be level in the water.
Try using a cordless dremel with appropriate grinder bit to form inside of the lip, its easier than drilling and leave a smoother finish.
Thanks.
Needs weight in the tail and it has to be thru wired to handle the fish I chase.
However your UV chamber is amazing. Where did you get it
Thanks...I have to say I've been having quite a bit of success with this plug...thank you for watching.
Nice one! Really enjoy all the videos! Matanzas inlet, are you near st. Augustine?
Yes...I'm closer to Gainesville.
Thanks for a great video. Shall try this modell of my own. I also have a question for you. Whats the plier called that you are using to twist the wire?
They are called safety wire pliers. Here is a link to an affordable set:
www.amazon.com/Lebeauty-Twisting-Aircraft-Electrical-Screwdriver/dp/B07PQ6N25H/ref=asc_df_B07PQ6N25H/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=385124930314&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14283909467643942930&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011717&hvtargid=pla-820706274946&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=80210700684&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=385124930314&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14283909467643942930&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011717&hvtargid=pla-820706274946
You should try making a diving poper
What paints are those ghost colors
Here is the video where I review those paints...some good info.
ua-cam.com/video/BNBH0W_oO58/v-deo.html
Weight needs to be more toward the tail for a popper. Would be benefited greatly by an small lead weight in belly at the tail. Makes for a much better pop
Actually I'm not sure I agree. This lure has the ball that moves all the way to the back when you twitch it. Tail waiting a topwater lure can cause it to jump instead of chug. I tried to offset the tendency by placing the tow eye above the center line but, I might have overdone it...
Thank you so much for your input, this what I love about youtube.
Please tell me what that I’ve tank is
Sorry, not sure what you're asking.
Engineered Angler uv tank
It is something I designed an built... here's a link to the playlist about UV. three are a couple of videos on the UV chamber.
ua-cam.com/play/PLEVBv_zywucSOtu4FSkyWnDc5groq--WK.html
Great work as always. Do you dilute the polycrylic when airbrushing it on?
Yes I do! 15% with distilled water. Thank you.
What’s the length?
About 4 1/2 inches
I loved the paint job but I do have a question. On my popping baits I wieght it in the rear. Why did you choose not to weight it? The rattle worked as your weight or what?
I think he just wanted to have the popper horizontal weighted. Also maybe because the action is more spraying in straight line? The tailweighted lures starts up different and will more wiggling/walk action? My guess, but I'm not an engineer angler ;)
This lure has the ball that moves all the way to the back when you twitch it. Tail waiting a topwater lure can cause it to jump instead of chug. I tried to offset the tendency by placing the tow eye above the center line but, I might have overdone it since on a hard pull the head can sink. You are right I did want just a straight ahead popping chug action. The optimum was a big splash and a loud clack with very little movement forward. I had to balance the design between very long casting, loud clacking, and big popper splash.
Engineered Angler OK thanks
Here’s a pro tip... “it’s a little easier to handle if you have some alcohol around”....😂
I laughed at that too....
Very nice paint job! No weight on the bottom to make it stable? Also the music was too loud compare to your voice.
Sorry about the sound...slow improvements.
Thank you.
Question: On custom built lures, what determines where you put the belly hook(s)?
Good question...so surprise no one has asked this. Here are some design criteria for positioning the belly hook. 1) Far enough aft to avoid fouling on the dive lip or the line at the tow eye. 2) Far enough forward to avoid tangling with the next belly hook or tail hook 3) Place in the location that serves your weight balance such as directly over the center of gravity.
In my case I like to position the belly hook as far forward as I can without having too many issues with bib or line fouling. This is because most strikes target the head and a forward hook will snag them. I then use careful weight positioning to offset any balance issues.
Thank you for the thoughtful question....
@@EngineeredAngler , I asked because I'll be building soon. Thank you
the weight?
Oops, I didn't mention that did I....its total weight with hooks is 26.8 grams.
Thanks for watching.
Hearing from experienced surfcasters, you might want to try adding a bucktail.
Yes...I totally agree and I was planning to dress a treble for the back but I chose to go for a longer casting lure. Like I said, as a lure designer you are always compromising between design elements. I do like a dressed tail hook though. Thanks for the tip.
Glad I found your channel. Good build and tutorial. Music unnecessary.
good morning senior greetings from Indonesia aru islands
Hello, welcome to the channel.
@@EngineeredAngler thank you again senior
Donny Musso would be proud of you.
I'm just an upstart in the surf casting lure world...but thank you.
very nice lure! but you can save the blue on the top. the fisch will never see it, when its over the water... like you, i dont like it when the lure is to heavy on the back. but let the back it stay even under water, it works much better without diving. and the fish will see it... against the sun it only looks like driftwood and no fish or food, in every conditions swimms on top of the surface