BASIC FISHING LURE CARVING. By Greg Hays.

2006 1st edition. Paperback issue. 4to paperback (216 x 280mm). Pp64. Colour photographs throughout, b/w construction drawings.

Greg Hays is a professional wood carver from Trafford, Alabama, who branched out into lures late in his career". In these pages you will find a pattern for a favourite lure and step by step directions that will take you from a block of wood to a finished lure. Each step is illustrated with a photograph to help you along the way. You will also find plans for another of my lures that you can carve on your own. I have developed tools that make the carving of lures easier, and I will share with you some jigs and rigs that will help you in your lure building". Chapters include: Tools and supplies; Materials; Jigs and rigs; Carving the Pro Runner Lure; Lure boxes; Gallery. Includes detailed instructions on professionally finishing lures with epoxy. Many good, large-scale photographs.