Time problems

Matt and I restarted making our lures, because we both made a cut  that ruined them so today we restarted. But today we had more experience, skill and better equipment. We have started making my lure but we ran out of time to start making Matt's. It is hard because neither Matt or I are good with saws. I was really looking forward to using the new airbrush, but we ran out of time. Never mind - there's always next week.

Sanding and Chopping Balsa

Balsa wood is extremely soft and light. Today we started making our lure. Darryn had bought a plank of balsa wood. First we drew our designs on the wood. Then we got a saw and cut it out. So we had a square version of our lure. Next we used a craft knife to make it rounder. Finally we had to use sand paper to smoothen the bumps. The hardest bit I found was using the craft knife to round it. My knife wasn't as sharp as Matt's and I couldn't get the technique quite right. But next week Matt and I plan to do the painting and add the wires.

Foiling a lure

At passion time Darryn had found an awesome video on painting lures and getting the scales. All you need is an air brush, tin foil, a net and wood. Its cool because he also shows you how to make the gills and fins.  Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIG4MYXjs1M to watch the video.  Next week we are planning on starting to make the lures. Using a air brush to paint the lures is faster than a paint brush and comes with a better out come.

Chess and Passion Time

At chess time we had the opportunity to take an advanced lesson, beginner lesson or play a game. I chose to play a game of chess  against Bruno and I won. Can you guess what place I am? I also did passion time Matt and I decided to make a lure that is like a joint. It is ether going to look like  a brown trout or a rainbow trout. If you guessed I am 3rd on the leader board, you are correct!