Fishing3D Guides

3D printing for anglers, explained honestly.

What we learned building printable fishing gear — materials, required steps, molds, printers. No fluff, no promises we can't keep.

DRIFTER, a 9 cm 3D printed minnow lure in raw light-grey PETG3D Printed Fishing Lures: What Actually Works3D printed fishing lures explained: what a printable wobbler needs, why through-wire and epoxy sealing are required, and what dive depth really means.7 min read Track Rod Tube — 3D-printed kayak rod tube mount on 1" gear track3D Printed Kayak Rod Holders: Gear Track and Rail Mounts3D printed kayak rod holder mounts for gear track and round rail: Ø40 vs Ø50 tubes, required stainless hardware, PETG printing notes, and honest limits.5 min read V Rest, a 3D printed rod-rest head in PETG, threaded onto a bank stick3D Printed Rod Holders: Bank Heads & Bankstick AdaptersHow a 3D printed rod holder actually fits: the 3/8" BSF thread, three head shapes, bankstick adapters, PETG printing settings, and honest limits.5 min read Two-part 3D printed soft bait mold, 13 cm shad with twin cavity3D Printed Soft Bait Molds: Pouring Your Own Soft Plastics3D printed soft bait molds explained: how two-part PETG molds work, plastisol pouring basics, required safety steps, and an honest look at mold lifespan.5 min read 3D printed lure drying wheel for six luresDIY Lure Drying Wheel: 3D Printed, Motor Not IncludedA 3D printed lure drying wheel for even epoxy coats: 6 or 12 lures, a universal hub with shaft adapters, and the 5–6 rpm motor you'll need to source.5 min read TREMOR, a 7 cm crankbait with visible 3D print layer linesHow to Seal 3D Printed Fishing Lures (Epoxy Guide)How to seal 3D printed fishing lures with epoxy: why FDM prints need sealing, the two-coat technique, cure times, and mistakes that cause waterlogging.4 min read BRUISER, an 11 cm 3D printed crankbait in raw PETGPETG vs PLA for Fishing Lures and Fishing GearPETG vs PLA for fishing lures and gear: impact resistance and water resistance compared, plus which material to print for lures, molds, and outdoor hardware.5 min read Open 3D printed lure halves with through-wire harness and hooks laid outThrough-Wire Construction for 3D Printed Lures — Why It's RequiredThrough-wire construction for 3D printed fishing lures: what it is, why layer-bonded prints need it, how to bend clean loops, and which wire gauge to use.4 min read Fishing lure halves on the print bed of a consumer FDM printerWhich 3D Printer for Fishing Gear? (An Ender 3 Is Enough)Which 3D printer for fishing gear: why a 220×220 mm bed like the Ender 3 is enough, what actually matters, and honest notes on printer classes and PETG.4 min read