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Kruger with Curly Tail is a powerful, hand-crafted lure designed for targeting the biggest predators. With a length of 46 cm and a weight of 205 g, it is a true weapon for trophy fish.
Development of this lure took around two months, during which it was intensively tested and refined down to the smallest detail. The project has just been completed, resulting in a bait that meets the highest standards of performance and quality.
The lure is slow-sinking, allowing precise control in the water column. Its working depth range of 0.5 to 5 meters makes the Kruger with Curly Tail highly effective both over shallow flats and along deeper drop-offs.
Its main feature is the large curly tail, which generates strong vibrations and a pronounced hydrodynamic wave, effectively attracting predators from long distances. When twitched, the lure becomes extremely aggressive, producing erratic and violent movements that often trigger savage strikes.
More information about the Kruger with Curly Tail, including specifications and availability, can be found on the product page:
Kruger Curly Tail
July in Ireland can be full of surprises. Warm days, a light breeze, and crystal-clear water — perfect conditions for chasing big predators. That day, I decided to check a shallow bay covered with weeds, a spot most anglers usually skip. And that’s exactly where he was — the king of the water.
After a few casts, the moment came — a sudden flash under the surface, a powerful strike, and the fight of a lifetime began. At the end of my setup was my own handmade lure — the Frakel 15 cm in perch color. That’s the lure that brought this incredible 116 cm pike to the net.
It was one of the first truly big fish ever caught on my own creation, KM Handmade Lures. The Frakel 15 cm is a slow-sinking jerkbait, specifically designed for shallow waters and for targeting big, cautious pike hiding among weeds. Its action is wide but not overly aggressive — it perfectly imitates the calm, natural swimming motion of a large baitfish. The perch color pattern worked perfectly that day, standing out in the sunlight and triggering the pike’s instinct to strike.
The fight was intense. The pike used every bit of the water, trying to dive back into the vegetation. After a few minutes full of adrenaline, I finally managed to land him — 116 centimeters of pure strength and beauty. A true symbol of passion, patience, and belief in what you create with your own hands.
That July day proved that even in shallow, overgrown waters, you can meet a true giant. And all thanks to a handmade slow-sinking jerkbait – the Frakel 15 cm (perch color) by KM Handmade Lures.
That day will forever stay in my memory. It motivated me to keep designing new and even bigger lures — something that has become my true passion ever since. analaze for keywords for custom made lures shop
For the past eight weeks, I’ve been working on a brand-new lure that’s shaping up to be a strong and versatile model for pike fishing. This is a large, 25 cm wooden body designed primarily for trolling. Throughout these weeks of shaping, refining and testing ideas, I knew this lure would offer stable, deep and effective action — perfect for targeting pike of all sizes.
The body has a streamlined profile that holds its line well when trolled. I reinforced it with strong tow and hook eyelets, as the final version will be armed with three treble hooks, ensuring reliable hook-ups in any conditions.
I’m also working on the proper weighting to achieve a suspending effect — allowing the lure to hang in the water column when the boat slows down or pauses. This often triggers pike to strike when the lure momentarily stops and becomes an easy target.
This model is designed to reach a working depth of around 4–5 meters, which is ideal for covering classic pike spots — from shallower drop-offs to deeper flats where fish patrol regularly.
In the photos, you can see the lure at its current stage — freshly shaped and sanded, ready for the next steps. After eight weeks of work, I’m now moving toward:
selecting the correct ballast,
At the same time, I already have plans to create an aluminum mold for this model so it can later be produced with even greater precision and repeatability.
The first on-water tests are just around the corner, and I’m excited to see how this model performs. This project brings a lot of satisfaction — a big trolling lure always opens the door to new ideas in the workshop.
I’ll continue posting updates as this model progresses.
This lure is getting closer and closer to its first swim!
