How do you make crankbaits or jerkbaits?

[Carrington]

Ive been reading these threads and was wondering how everyone makes their own crankbaits and jerkbaits, if someone could fill me in on the process that would be amazing because i would love to make my own lures.

[BobP]

Not something you can describe in a few words!  The best advice I can offer is go to tackleunderground.com, a whole site dedicated to building lures.  There are 2 areas of interest on TU - the first is the Member Submitted Tutorials, which contains several step by step tutorials on making crankbaits.  The second is the Hardbaits forum, which discusses all aspects of crankbait building in intricate detail.  You can use the search feature on Hardbaits to get specific info on any topic.

[Stringjam]

Not something you can describe in a few words! The best advice I can offer is go to tackleunderground.com, a whole site dedicated to building lures. There are 2 areas of interest on TU - the first is the Member Submitted Tutorials, which contains several step by step tutorials on making crankbaits. The second is the Hardbaits forum, which discusses all aspects of crankbait building in intricate detail. You can use the search feature on Hardbaits to get specific info on any topic.

This! 

I've been reading the hardbait section for a few years - - TONS of invaluable info at TU!

[BIG M]

I suggest after reading on TU and here that you pick 1 style of crankbait (shallow running flat sided bait) and learn from that particular bait.   You still have to figure out what material you will use (wood or man made).

Pick a bait like the Bomber flat A and try to copy that bait's body style and action.   

You will also need to get a list of supplies.

I think there are a couple of how to's in the article section here.