Building a lure rack
CTGalloway21
Posted 2/4/2014 3:52 PM (#689422)
Subject: Building a lure rack




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I have came across a ton of barnwood. I am wanting to build something to hang lures/swimbaits on that would be standalone. I was wanting something similar to a fishing rod rack but with wires running across to hang lures on. Anybody ever seen or made something similar to this. I guess the DIY lure makers probably use something similar.

I was thinking about having three wires about 12 inches apart from each other going up and down like shelves would. make the rack about 36 - 40 inches high.

Edited by CTGalloway21 2/4/2014 3:57 PM
Simple Man
Posted 2/4/2014 4:25 PM (#689433 - in reply to #689422)
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My buddy built an amazing setup for his garage.  I sent him a message so I am sure he will shoot you a PM.

CTGalloway21
Posted 2/4/2014 4:35 PM (#689435 - in reply to #689422)
Subject: Re: Building a lure rack




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appreciate it. Just wanting something for my mancave to hang my musky lures and big swimbaits but not wanting to use the wall since it will be indoors.
wolftagsaml
Posted 2/4/2014 6:41 PM (#689461 - in reply to #689435)
Subject: Re: Building a lure rack


Here is the cabinet I made for the garage. The overall size with the doors closed is 66" wide x 48" tall. The main cabinet is made from 2x6's and the doors are 2x4's.
I thought about adding strobe lights to it when you open up the doors, but it's enough that angels sing LOL.


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CTGalloway21
Posted 2/4/2014 7:35 PM (#689476 - in reply to #689422)
Subject: Re: Building a lure rack




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dude that is awesome. Gave me some great ideas. What did you use to hang the hooks on? Is that just a small piece of wood? Did you cut a groove into it or anything?
wolftagsaml
Posted 2/4/2014 8:02 PM (#689486 - in reply to #689476)
Subject: Re: Building a lure rack


thanks! for the bucktails and spinnerbait side I used square dowel rods and positioned them corner up for rigidity. I just simply hang the lures on them. no grooves. For the hard baits I cut down some 2x4's on a table saw. I'll measure tomorrow and give you the exact dimentions for those and the dowels.
kodiak
Posted 2/5/2014 11:26 AM (#689560 - in reply to #689422)
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Location: Okoboji
do stainless cable and tensioners that would be awesome
achotrod
Posted 2/5/2014 1:17 PM (#689591 - in reply to #689422)
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Cheap and easy way is just to mount curtain hangers on the wall or whatever rack you come up with.
ducksdemise
Posted 2/5/2014 2:46 PM (#689607 - in reply to #689422)
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I use a towel drying rack from walmart only costs 20.00
Works great
ducksdemise
Posted 2/5/2014 3:05 PM (#689615 - in reply to #689422)
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http://mobile.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-23.5-Drying-Rack/15819208?ty...
This is the link go the rack
CTGalloway21
Posted 2/5/2014 3:12 PM (#689619 - in reply to #689607)
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ducksdemise - 2/5/2014 2:46 PM

I use a towel drying rack from walmart only costs 20.00
Works great


I got a shed full of old barn wood. Wanting to make something nice.
wolftagsaml
Posted 2/5/2014 3:47 PM (#689628 - in reply to #689619)
Subject: Re: Building a lure rack


CT, I just measured and my dowels are 1/2" and my others are 1"x1" ripped down from a table saw. PM me if you want any other details. It was fun to make and works great. I think an inside free standing cabinet would look amazing made out of the barn siding. Plus you could make it pretty tall.
Masqui-ninja
Posted 2/5/2014 7:21 PM (#689669 - in reply to #689628)
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Location: Walker, MN
Definitely cool. I keep thinking about one of those kits for a big screen tv...and have it lower down from in the ceiling!
ToddM
Posted 2/5/2014 7:33 PM (#689672 - in reply to #689422)
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Location: oswego, il
I bought angle iron with the holes in it. Screwed it to the wall, super easy and have about 700 baits hung on it.
esoxaddict
Posted 2/5/2014 8:33 PM (#689689 - in reply to #689422)
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Todd, that's a really good idea!
Sidejack
Posted 2/5/2014 9:13 PM (#689695 - in reply to #689422)
Subject: Re: Building a lure rack




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Location: Aurora
I can see it now, big rustic looking barn wood doors with some old-timey hinges & handles on um. Killer!

Idea - Make bait hanging sections within the cabinet that can easily be lifted off of brackets or something with lures on them and set into a grab & box of some kind (maybe constructed out of barn wood also?).

Imagine being able to see all you baits with an upcoming trip planned. Moving them to the "grab & go" racks, or moving them to the "maybe" rack, "retired" rack, "money" rack, "chew'd" rack, etc.

In the event of a garage/house fire? Lift the racks out with 20 - 30 baits on them and toss em into a cooler, box, or out the window and viola'.. They're not lost to the fire.
Masqui-ninja
Posted 2/5/2014 9:22 PM (#689698 - in reply to #689672)
Subject: Re: Building a lure rack





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Location: Walker, MN
ToddM - 2/5/2014 7:33 PM

I bought angle iron with the holes in it. Screwed it to the wall, super easy and have about 700 baits hung on it.

Angle iron would work on the ceiling too.