
WSE LURES
Handcrafted fishing lures by Weston Scott Epperson. Each is made as the only one of its kind- hand carved, hand painted, sealed and tested for durability and performance in the water.Email [email protected] for custom orders.
American shad glide bait
Following both form and function, this glide bait was hand carved from a solid piece of poplar wood. It has light blue flanks, pearl white scales, and a visible wood grain under layers of clear coat. The painting process involved both air brush and paintbrush detail. The lure is just under four inches. It slowly sinks, and swims with a balanced, lifelike action. Topped off with size four hooks and a hand tied feather tail. $130.00 + shipping
Bright stripe glider
The bright stripe glider is a 4.25 inch, one-piece glide bait with a light green back and fluorescent yellow stripes. It’s also painted with pearlized scales, which flash at different angles when darting through the water. The lure is slow sinking, and it will glide from side to side with just a slight jerk of the rod. More abrupt jerks make the lure dive and dart more erratically. This is an excellent lure for bay fishing, but it can be used in a multiple situations. The lure holds a hand tied, size 4 Mustad treble hook. $110.00 + shipping
Wooden redfish glider
Just under 4 inches, this sleek, one-piece glide bait was handcarved from pine. The wooden body can be seen through pearlized scales, all underneath epoxy clear coats. Painted as a redfish with its signature black spot, this lure has a medium sink rate and an erratic darting action. It will glide from side to side with gentle, steady twitches. The lure holds a hand tied feather tail hook- a Berkley Fusion treble hook, size 3. $75.00 + shipping
redfish glider
This beautiful glide bait is painted as a redfish. Its base coat includes navajo white, pear tangerine, and brown. Silver scales, along with pearlized copper gil details add the perfect touch. Most importantly, this lure’s action is a product of precise weighting and testing. The lure sinks ever so slowly, keeping it in the strike zone. It glides from side to side with gentle twitches. More abrupt, fast twitches give this lure an erratic, darting action. It holds two size 6 treble hooks. $85.00 + shipping
Gizzard shad lipless crankbait
This lipless crankbait was hand carved from a solid piece of poplar. It is 3.5 inches long with a tall body that gives it a large profile in the water. This lure is an excellent shad imitator, and it’s a sure-fire winner for big bass. A nose-down thump and a super slow sink keep this dandy in the strike zone. Size 4 hooks and a hand tied feather tail hook. $55.00 + shipping
Olive & pine glider
Hand carved from pine, this glider sports a beautiful finish that shows off its wooden body. The lure’s back and gil color are painted a darker olive green, and it’s sharp scales will flicker at different angles. It’s 3.5 inches long, and holds size 4 Mustad treble hooks. The tail hook is hand tied with white feathers and strands of a wild turkey fan. It has a medium sink rate, and the action can be erratic or subtle depending on the type of jerk/twitch. $110.00 + shipping
Dark shiner 2P Swimbait
This small profile swimbait is a fish catching machine. Its body is just under 4 inches long, making it a fish-friendly size. The lure has a black base coat and an overlayed scale pattern that will be effective in clear or stained water. This lure is slow sinking and it has a super smooth action with just a straight retrieve. It also has 2 epoxy coats and a jointed hand tied feather tail. Topped off with two size 6 Mustad treble hooks. $60.00 + shipping
Yellow perch swimbait
Painted as a yellow perch, this 4.25 inch swimbait is a beauty. This lure was hand carved from a solid piece of poplar. It was painted using a variety of techniques including an airbrush, hand brush, and sponges. The gold scales and gill details will flash at different angles as the lure swims. This swimbait gently floats nose down, and swims underneath the surface of the water with a wide-swinging action. It has 2 epoxy coats, and holds size 6 red treble hooks and a handmade tail fin. $125.00 + shipping
Baby blue craw lipless crankbait
This 2.5 inch lipless crankbait mimics a blue crayfish. Crayfish can turn blue after mounting, and this lure is painted with multiple shades of blue which will certainly draw attention in the water. It has a sharp and sturdy shape, and holds a hand tied size 4 Mustad treble hook. $40.00 + shipping
Baby bass lipless crankbait
Small but tough, this little lure was hand carved from pine. It’s precisely weighed to be moderately slow sinking. Its 2.5 inch, low profile body thumps through the water with a straight retrieve, and the lure exhibits a hunting action with retrieval speed changes. The lure has the signature bass pattern on its flank covered with sharp, gold scales. Two size 8 treble hooks and two epoxy coats. $40.00 + shipping
Big tilapia thumper
This hardy, big profile lure sports much detail in its tilapia-inspired paint scheme. The paint job includes shades of purple, yellow, white, silver, pink, and grey. The lure floats nose down, and dives 1-2 feet. With just a straight retrieve, it has a hunting/wandering action because of precise weighting and a modified Queen Tackle switch blade. Its body is just under the 4 inch mark, and it holds a beautiful Berkeley Fusion treble hook, size 3. $115.00 + shipping
Ray Scott signature series #1
This handmade wooden lure is personally signed by my grandad, Ray Scott- founder of B.A.S.S. He is undoubtedly a legend in the fishing industry. I certainly owe my passion for fishing and lure making to my grandad, and I love showing him my lures from time to time. This particular topwater lure is perfectly functional. The paint and signature are sealed with a UV resistant outer epoxy coat. The lure is painted cream white and has a pearl white scale pattern. This lure is one of a kind, and the first of a very limited series. $375.00 + shipping
Ray Scott signature series #4
This handmade wooden lure is personally signed by my grandad, Ray Scott- founder of B.A.S.S. He is undoubtedly a legend in the fishing industry. I certainly owe my passion for fishing and lure making to my grandad, and I love showing him my lures from time to time. This hand carved, functional glide bait I has a green back, white belly, red chin, and pearlized scales. The lure is 3.75 inches and holds two size 4 treble hooks. It’s coated with a UV-resistant epoxy clear coat. $450.00 + shipping
Burnt bluegill lipless crankbait
This silent but deadly lipless crankbait is painted as a bluegill with a deep orange base coat. This is certainly a great reaction-strike lure for bass fishing. It has a tight wobbling, balanced action that is great for fishing throughout the year. The hand carved body gently floats, and dives 2-5 feet with a straight retrieve. It also has a super smooth epoxy clear coat and a hand tied feather tail hook, size 6. SOLD
The natural topwater walker
This topwater lure was hand carved and sanded to its unique shape from a piece of poplar. This is the first lure I’ve sold with highly detailed gill carvings. It’s a little over 5 inches long, and it’s painted with the classic baitfish colors and silver scales. Includes a hand tied feather Gamakatsu treble hook, size 4. SOLD
Big tiger topwater walker
This hefty topwater lure is just under the 7 inch mark, and it sports a tiger-like paint job. It has hand brushed stripes, overlayed large scales, and the classic tiger colors. The lure’s action is as good or better than any topwater walker I’ve made. A great big-lure option for freshwater or saltwater fishing. Carved from a single piece of poplar, and holding a hand tied feather tail Gamakatsu treble hook, size 4. SOLD
Classic bass glide bait
The classic bass glide bait is a slow sinking, 5 inch lure. It resembles a largemouth bass with its green body, gold scales, and the signature bass pattern on its sides. This lure has a wide swinging swim with a straight retrieve. It can also be twitched and jerked, giving the lure and erratic dart from side to side. It holds a handmade tail fin and two size 6 treble hooks. SOLD
Muted bluegill 2p Swimbait
Hand carved from poplar, this 2-piece swimmer is the perfect big fish snack. It has a short and sturdy 3.5 inch body. The lure sinks moderately fast, and glides from side to side with a straight retrieve. It’s also able to swim with an erratic, faster action to trigger strikes. Covered with two UV-protected epoxy clear coats, fitted with a handmade tail fin, and holding two size 4 Gamakatsu treble hooks. SOLD
Greentop wooden floater
This wooden floater shows off its hand carved, poplar body and has a green back, silver scales, and white belly. The body is 4.75 inches long, and the lure has a super subtle swimming action just below the water’s surface. The lure can also be twitched and jerked. Covered with 2 outer epoxy coats, and holding size 4 treble hooks and a jointed hand tied feather tail. SOLD
Blue shad 2P Swimbait
This 2-piece swimmer is 5.5 inches, and painted as a colorful shad. The lure has a very erratic action like that of an injured or dying bait fish. It swims with a gentle roll on a straight retrieve, or it will jerk from side to side when twitched. Despite some minor clear coat imperfections, it’s a beautiful lure and it has 2 outer epoxy coats. SOLD
Brown & blue Swimbait
Hydro dipped in brown and blue, this sturdy, 5 inch swimbait is one of a kind. The lure is slow sinking, and its action will vary from a subtle shimmy to a fast swinging swim depending on retrieval speed. It carries two size 6 Mustad treble hooks and a hand tied feather tail attachment. SOLD
Midnight thumper
This beautiful vibration lure is just under 3 inches and it is certainly a great lure for bass fishing. It has a black base coat with an overlaying scale design painted in light silver and white. Its gills have subtle, hand painted details that flash gold and blue at the right angle. The lure is fitted with a modified Queen Tackle Switch Blade and two size-6 Mustad treble hooks. SOLD
BB thumper
Small and sturdy, this reaction strike lure was designed to imitate baby bass. Fitted with a Queen Tackle switch blade, the lure sinks and vibrates with a straight retrieve. It also holds two beautiful hand-tied feather treble hooks. Sealed with two epoxy coats, this lure is a great option for bass fishing. SOLD
Thunder glider
This lure is 3.75 inches and is painted with shades of purple, gold, silver, and blue. The scales were painted using a beautiful overlay technique, and the precise details are covered with a smooth epoxy clear coat. As far as its action, the lure is moderately fast sinking and can be jerked and twitched from side to side. It holds two size 4 Gamakatsu treble hooks. SOLD
Vibrant bluegill Swimbait
This 5 inch swimbait was made to target largemouth bass and sports a bluegill paint scheme with some exaggerated colors. These colors blend together to make a hyper realistic lure that will trigger bites. It’s a slow sinking lure, and it has a fantastic swimming action that can vary depending on retrieval speed. Topped off with a UV resistant 2-part epoxy coat. SOLD
Big bass floater
This heavy duty, floating swimbait was designed for catching big bass. Hand carved from a piece of poplar wood, the lure swims naturally over the surface of the water with just a straight retrieve. The hefty 6 inch body is painted as a bass, and it has a super smooth epoxy clear coat as well. It’s fitted with size 4 treble hooks and a hand tied feather tail. SOLD
Sky blue trout topwater walker
Hand carved from pine, this topwater lure has a unique glide that can only be found with wooden lures. The simple but effective sky blue paint is complemented by a subtle green back, silver belly, metallic sparkles, and the classic trout speckles. The lure is a slender 5 inches long and it holds 2 Mustad Kevin VanDam Elite Triple Grip Treble hooks, size 4. SOLD
Subtle shiner 2p Swimbait
This swimbait will imitate most baitfish with its realistic colors and natural swimming action. The body is just under the 4 inch mark, keeping the lure in the bite-friendly zone. It gently floats, and swims just under the surface of the water. The lure holds two size 6 treble hooks and a hand tied feather tail. SOLD
Gerner’s glide bait
This slow sinking lure can be fished as a glide bait, but also has an excellent swimming action when straight retrieved. With two epoxy coats and its natural action, this lure will be very effective in fresh or saltwater. As far as the paint job, this swimmer is hydro dipped with blue, greens, and yellow. Pearl white scales reflect on top of these hydro dipped colors. The lure carries a hand tied feather tail and two size 6 treble hooks. SOLD
Goldfish thumper
This vibration lures gently floats nose down, and dives to the 2-4 feet range. It is painted with light silver scales over a blend of orange, yellow, and gold. The body is a slender 3.5 inches long, which contributes to its erratic action. Topped off with Surface Seducer Dragon Eyes and a gold Queen Tackle switch blade, this lure is a weapon for both freshwater and saltwater fishing. SOLD
Arowana topwater walker
This 3.75” topwater lure effortlessly walks from side to side. It was painted with a beautiful scale pattern, using an overlaying technique. This topwater walker has two UV resistant epoxy coats, making it very durable. Its smaller profile also makes it a great option for both freshwater and saltwater. A hand tied size 4 Mustad treble hook gives this lure extra flash as it glides back and forth over the water. SOLD
Ray Scott signature series #2
This handmade wooden lure is personally signed by my grandad, Ray Scott- founder of B.A.S.S. He is undoubtedly a legend in the fishing industry. I certainly owe my passion for fishing and lure making to my grandad, and I love showing him my lures from time to time. This lure is one of a kind, and it’s part of a very limited series. This 2-piece swimbait is perfectly functional. It’s painted as a perch with gold scales and gill details. The signature and paint job are epoxy coated, and sprayed with a UV resistant clear enamel. SOLD
Ray Scott signature series #3
This handmade wooden lure is personally signed by my grandad, Ray Scott- founder of B.A.S.S. He is undoubtedly a legend in the fishing industry. I certainly owe my passion for fishing and lure making to my grandad, and I love showing him my lures from time to time. This glide bait was made to resemble a sardine. The painted details and signature are protected by a UV-resistant epoxy coat. Following both form and function, there’s no other lure like it. Hooks will be included. SOLD
Tilapia topwater walker
Hand carved from pine, this medium sized topwater walker has an excellent action. This lure is painted as a tilapia, but it will mimic most bait fish and excel in a multitude of topwater fishing situations. The paint job also includes hand painted details throughout the body, all under an epoxy seal. Fittted with a size 2 hand-tied feather tail, this lure needs to be on the end of a line. SOLD
Blue threadfin Swimbait
This large and sturdy swimbait is painted as a threadfin shad, with just a little more color than usual. It will certainly imitate a variety of baitfish. It’s slow sinking, and it has a smooth and balanced swimming action. With multiple epoxy coats and a hand tied feather tail, this lure is one of a kind. SOLD
Blue stripe topwater walker
This hardy little topwater lure is a great choice for bass fishing or bay fishing. It’s just over 3.5 inches and has caribbean blue stripes over a brown base coat, a white belly, orange chin, and metallic silver sparkles. The lure holds two size 4 Gamakatsu treble hooks, and the feather tail hook is hand tied. SOLD
Yellow flash thumper
This vibration lure is an excellent alternative to a typical crankbait or chatterbait. It runs 2-5 feet below the surface with a smooth wobbling action. The lure is fitted with two size 4 Gamakatsu treble hooks a a gold, modified Queen Tackle switch blade on its head. It is certainly a lure that has 2 epoxy coats as well. In stained or clear water, this lure is fisherman friendly. SOLD
Bayou shiner glide bait
This sturdy glide bait was meticulously crafted from poplar wood, and it’s certainly one of my favorite creations yet. The lure resembles a multitude of baitfish, making it a great option for many types of fishing. The scales were painted using a new overlaying technique, which give them a rugged and natural appearance. Its green, silver, white, black, red, and gold colors will stay vibrant because of an extra strong, UV protected clear coat. As far as performance goes, the lure is excellent in the water. It’s slow sinking, and has a natural swimming action. This glide bait is topped off with a handmade tail fin and size 4 Gamakatsu treble hooks. SOLD
BG thumper
This vibration bait has a 4” body and sports the classic bluegill paint scheme with silver scales. It’s slow sinking, and should be fished with a slow and steady retrieve. The lure has heavy duty hardware, including a sturdy tail treble hook and a modified Queen Tackle blade. A willow leaf blade underneath provides some extra flash for this beauty. SOLD
Wooden 1 topwater walker
This low profile topwater lure is hand carved from yellow pine. The wood grain can be seen through its epoxy coat. The 4.75” body is painted with silver and white scales over a blue and black flank. This lure is the first that I’ve sold with a new epoxy clear coat- one that is more UV resistant. Overall, this is a beautiful topwater lure that will meet all of the marks in durability and performance. SOLD
Baby perch topwater Walker
A lot of detail is packed into this little 3.5” topwater Walker. The lure is painted as a perch, with pearlized silver scales, the classic perch stripes, greens, reds, yellows, and a color-shifting copper to green finish. It was hand carved and shaped from pine, and the flat nose disrupts the water even more while gliding from side to side. It is certainly a fisherman-friendly lure. It’s also fitted with two size 6 red treble hooks, which bring out the red colors in the body. Despite its small size, this lure will get the job done for bass or bay fish. SOLD
Black Sea bass glide bait
This sturdy, jointed glide bait is truly unlike any other lure I’ve made. Hand carved from poplar wood, this lure was designed to imitate the black sea bass. The paint includes a variety of colors like blue, green, purple, and white along with its dark complexion. It also has a unique tail design, which fits this particular lure very well. This lure also has an excellent action in the water. Functioning as a true glide bait, the lure is balanced in the water and can be fished in a multitude of ways. SOLD
Blue tiger thumper
This 4.25” lure carries two size 4 Owner treble hooks and a D&M Custom Baits replacement blade on its head. The blade gives this lure a steady, tight wobbling action. The lure floats nose down, and dives 1-4 feet when retrieved. It’s an excellent option for shallow water fishing, and can be used year-round. The transparent blue paint, black stripes, shiny blue blade, and silver scales make this thumper lure a bass fishing weapon. SOLD
Craw baby thumper
Despite its small profile and 3” body, this little crawfish lure packs a big punch. This lure is slow sinking, and should be fished with a slow and steady retrieve. This will allow the lure to vibrate and swing side to side, triggering reaction strikes. The crawfish pattern is an excellent option for bass fishing. Topped off with a modified Queen Tackle switch blade and two size 4 silver Mustad treble hooks. SOLD
Perch 2p Swimbait
Painted as a yellow perch, this swimbait is beautiful both in and out of the water. The lure has shades of yellow and green and a perch’s signature black stripes under pearlized silver scales. It also has a smooth and steady action that can be influenced by retrieve speed. Carrying two size 4 Mustad treble hooks and a hand tied feather tail, this swimbait is going to be a fish-catching machine. SOLD
Hydro bass Swimbait
This 3- piece swimbait has a bass paint scheme over a hydro-dipped base. It was made to have flat sided joints, which give the lure a realistic swimming action just under the surface of the water. The many details of this swimbait come together to complete the look of an enticing baby bass. SOLD
Jean-bob topwater frog
This is the first topwater frog that I’ve sold. Though seemingly simple, this lure has hand carved ridges and shapes on its body. It also has hand painted details on its back, along with a hand tied tail hook. It’s precisely weighted so that it has a smooth up and down bump as it moves over the water. This lure is very fishable, and it won’t fill with water like most hollow topwater frogs. SOLD
Super shad swimbait
This sturdy swimbait is carved and painted to imitate a shad, the most common baitfish in the United States. It has a 5” body, hand tied feather hooks, and 2 epoxy seals. This lure also carries a hand cut rubber tail fin. As far as it’s performance in the water, the lure is moderately fast-sinking and swims with a smooth, rolling action. Sudden stops and changes in retrieval speed give this swimbait an even more realistic action. SOLD
Golden Dragon topwater walker
This lure is hand carved from yellow pine, a buoyant wood that I love to use for topwater baits. It is painted with pearlized copper scales, a white belly, and gold gills over orange, reds, and yellow. The lure is also fitted with Flymen Fishing Surface Seducer Dragon Eyes, and a hand tied size 2 tail hook. The build and paint scheme come together to make a fine topwater lure that has a smooth action. SOLD
Critter topwater walker
This topwater lure is painted with a variety of browns, reds, yellows, and black. It has a white belly with a red under chin, and it has a fantastic action. As it walks from side to side on the surface of the water, its hand carved body and precise weighting enable it to trigger those topwater strikes we all love. SOLD
Jekyll and hydro thumper
This thumper lure has a hydro dipped top and white bottom with perch-like stripes down it’s side. Though it is not necessarily any specific bait fish, it will certainly trigger reaction strikes. The lure is fitted with a Queen Tackle switch blade, and it is best fished with a slow and steady retrieve. SOLD
milky way glide bait
This glide bait is painted with a multi-color shift paint- over a silver scale/gill pattern and a black base coat. Its appearance changes depending on the lighting and view angle. This lure’s beautiful complexion allows it to stand out in stained or clear water. Functioning as a true glide bait, this lure also has a hand-cut rubber tail fin. SOLD
Flat bass thumper
This vibration lure has a round body carved from poplar. It’s open mouth and body resemble that of a baby largemouth bass, an effective imitation for bass fishing. The lure floats with its nose down, and dives when retrieved. This subtle float keeps the lure swimming near the water’s surface. SOLD
Holo Hunter thumper
This beautiful vibration lure is fitted with a Queen Tackle switch blade and size 4 treble hooks. Its pearlized scales and silver gil plates are eye catching, and they flash at different angles. It has an excellent action with simply a straight retrieve. Personally, this type of lure outfishes most of my tackle box on any given day. SOLD
Little trout swimmer
With a body just over 4 inches, this lure is smaller than most 2-piece lures I’ve made. It has a beautiful trout paint scheme, but with blues and different shades of greens along its flank. This swimmer can also be fished in many ways. Let it wobble from side to side like a dying baitfish with a slow retrieve, or bring it in quickly and allow the lure to stabilize and flash through the water. SOLD
The ghost Swimbait
To a fish, this 3 piece swimmer is anything but ghost-like. It’s painted with pearlized scales which are subtle, but eye-catching. The lure mimics a variety of baitfish, and it can be fished in all types of water. As for its water performance, the lure has an extremely balanced swimming action. It carries a spin blade tail and heavy duty treble hooks. It was built with a variety of lure making techniques, and designed for larger fish. Overall, this beautiful and seemingly simple lure is one of a kind. SOLD
Rugged bass 2P Swimbait
This beautiful, realistic swimbait was designed to target larger bass. It’s paint job mimics that of a baby bass, and it features a high level of detail. The lure has a smooth, wobbling swimming action. With the hand tied feather tail, this lure comes together as one of my personal favorites. SOLD
Sunfish Swimbait
This 3-piece Swimbait is modeled after a longear sunfish, with it’s bright colors and sturdy body. The red, orange, and blue colors are tied together with a pearlized scale pattern, making this lure both realistic and visible in the water. It floats, but swims just under the water’s surface. Fitted with a hand tied tail and size 4 Mustad treble hooks. SOLD
Swimmin mouse
Hand carved from a piece of poplar and painted by hand, this mouse lure is one of a kind. It’s slow-sinking and it has a smooth, realistic swimming action through the water. The tail is replaceable, and any soft plastic worm or trailer can be fitted to it. This lure has a body just under the 3” mark, making it an excellent fish catching tool. SOLD
trout r2 glide bait
Fitted with a hand-tied tail and two Mustad treble hooks, this sleek glide bait is a one of my personal favorites. It is hand painted, with a small scale pattern over the fades of yellow, green, white, and pink- just like a rainbow trout. This beautiful lure functions as a true glide bait and has a smaller profile, making it a deadly fish-catching weapon in fresh or saltwater. SOLD
Goblin glide bait
This moderately-slow sinking lure has a wide gliding motion through the water. The hardware connecting the two pieces of the lure is hidden with a deeply cut joint. Its scales are painted with chrome and green, adding texture by being applied at different angles. The hand cut rubber tail was the perfect addition to this beauty. SOLD
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