DIY Flat-Sided Crankbait with Rattle: Full Build (Free Template)

🎣 Designed to Trigger Strikes When Nothing Else Can Bite

Built for those tough, high-pressure fishing days, this custom flat-sided crankbait features a tight, high-pitch wobble that provokes reaction bites even when the fish just aren’t feeding.

The lip is made from tough 1mm circuit board material, extending slightly beyond the lure’s body to ensure excellent deflection off cover — perfect for navigating structure and shallow ambush zones with confidence.

Inside, a strategically positioned rattle chamber delivers a crisp, distinctive sound that activates at any retrieve speed, adding an extra layer of attraction while maintaining stability even at high-speed retrieves.

Made from balsa wood, this lure offers natural buoyancy and fast response, producing a tight, stable side-to-side action that shines when fish are less aggressive.

In this video, I will take you through the entire build process and put it to the test on the water.

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-- Chapters --
00:00 - Lure action
00:17 - Tracing from template
00:30 - Cutting and sanding to basic shape
01:30 - Marking eye and rattle chamber locations
02:10 - Marking and cutting slot for lip
02:48 - Hole for rattle chamber placement
03:36 - Making rattle chamber
06:06 - Putting rattle chamber in lure body
06:34 - Hanger locations on the lure body
07:10 - Making wire hangers with power drill
07:25 - Adding split shots
07:46 - Drilling hole for the weight hanger
08:08 - Installing wire hangers on the lure body
09:49 - Applying wood filler
11:06 - Sealing lure using Two Part epoxy resin
11:57 - Airbrushing “Perch”
13:01 - Installing 3D eyes
13:20 - Airbrushing “Blue Yellow Flash Shad”
14:01 - Installing 3D eyes
14:13 - Two-Part epoxy resin coat
14:57 - Making lip
15:38 - Attaching lure lip
16:07 - Attaching treble hooks
16:50 - Fishing Time!

-- Lure Specification --
Weight: 10g
Body Length: 60mm
Type: Floating
Treble hook size: 8

-- Building Material --
Balsa wood: 3/8” or about 10mm
Stainless steel wire: 0.9mm
Split Shot: 1.85g x2
Fiberglass / Circuit Board: 1mm thickness
Jumbo drinking straw: 12mm Diameter
Brass bead x5
Soda Can