Want to know how to make a fishing lure quickly from recycled everyday materials? In this lure making project, I transform old EVA foam slippers into articulated baits. Building custom fishing lures often requires unique tools, so I forged my own. I took a metal tube from a broken gas burner and built a custom hole punch. Using a drill, this tool quickly cuts perfect foam cylinders from the old slippers. I glue these colored pieces together to create high-visibility, three-color segments. Every handmade fishing lure needs shaping, so I use a Dremel to form barrel profiles. The segments are linked using a custom stainless steel wire frame for maximum flexibility. This creates a classic 'mandula' jig, a specific fishing lure designed for bottom bouncing. Watch the incredible underwater jigging action as this articulated foam bait comes to life.
