Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) > Tackle & Techniques

Teeth Marks

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Nathan Tsao:
That Envirotex is nice to work with isn't it; no bubbles, easy to brush on, etc... In the past we've had problems with it peeling though. Have you noticed this at all? We've found this to be the case in two separate curing environments; both in the dry winters of New England, and lately here in Hawaii on a friend's lures. It doesnt laminate as well as some of the other marine resins. It's interesting to know if you experience the same thing under your specific curing conditions
. Some of the 3:1 marine epoxy systems seem to cure harder and laminate better. Post some pics of your plugs, always love to see the homemade stuff!

Sean Costello:
Envirotex lite has a great finish, but it is too soft and tends to peel off the lure rather than fracture after a couple of fish

Sam Morrison:

--- Quote from: Ben Rivers on May 06, 2012, 09:04:22 AM ---Hi Guys,

Will teeth marks (holes) in your wooden lures affect the lure (ie water logging etc)?

If so - what do people do after their lures have been hit a few times?

Thanks Ben

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Hey Ben,

Remember that your lures spend more time out of the water than in it, so water logging is not really an issue. All wood is hygroscopic and will adjust to atmospheric conditions, so when your finished fishing wash your lure and hang it up somewhere warm and dry (Hot water cylinder cupboard is an ideal environment). Leave them be, and then put away when you want.

There has been some good tips for fixing up damage, just remember epoxy's add extra weight when re-coating a lure, multiple coats can add 5,10,15g.

Brandon is a marketing guru's dream ;D I like it!

Chris Webster:

--- Quote from: Ben Rivers on May 06, 2012, 10:47:42 AM ---
--- Quote from: Brandon Khoo on May 06, 2012, 10:00:17 AM ---Uh ....... buy new ones

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When they are screwed, no $hit - But like the comment suggested, does anyone repair as you go, to prolong the death of any expensive lure?

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Ha ha ha ha - funny.

Nathan Tsao:
Does anyone else feel that a lure is just starting to get good after it looses half its paint. I especially like the ones that are shredded to hell. A few times a little JB Weld epoxy has fixed a busted lure and gone out and slammed one the next day.
These poor cheap plugs become magic once they suffer a broken rib or two!!!


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