Principles of Lure Design by Larry Dahlberg Pt.1

In Principles of Lure Design, Larry discusses three of the most important factors that affect the way a lure acts and performs in the water.

First, you want to answer these two questions:

• What does it look like?
• What does it do?

The three most important principles in making your lures:

1. Bouyounacy - suspend, float or sink
2. Center of Gravity - control weight placement or materials
3. Control Surfaces - shape dicatates how it will operate in the water