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Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) => Tackle & Techniques => Topic started by: Sam Beeby on November 18, 2007, 09:40:14 PM

Title: knot glues
Post by: Sam Beeby on November 18, 2007, 09:40:14 PM: anyone know which glues out of Top Shot DacTac, Aquaseal or Pliobond are the best for knots like FG's and biminis. Are they braid and mono compatable? Where can I get them?
Thanks
Sam
Title: Re: knot glues
Post by: Greg Burt on November 18, 2007, 10:20:52 PM: Pliobond has worked for me for 20 years, easy to use and you can roll a rubbery coating over the knot, but there is always a problem of supply, although a tube lasts me 2-3 years. No problem so far with Aquaseal either. ;D
I tried 'Magic Contact Adhesive' on a test Midknot for a few months with no affect to the braid or leader. :)
Title: Re: knot glues
Post by: Luke Wyrsta on November 18, 2007, 11:49:10 PM: In my opinion, Pliobond and Aquaseal should not be relied upon as a glue but more of a coating. We use this plenty in flyfishing as a coating on fly line loops etc.
Title: Re: knot glues
Post by: Luke Wyrsta on November 18, 2007, 11:51:25 PM: There are glues from Loctite which work well but i've been happy using one from the supermarket i tested myself. I think it was Selley's Quick Dry Super Glue - apply sparingly.
Title: Re: knot glues
Post by: Kil Song on November 19, 2007, 01:49:38 AM: Quote from: Luke Wyrsta on November 18, 2007, 11:49:10 PM
In my opinion, Pliobond and Aquaseal should not be relied upon as a glue but more of a coating. We use this plenty in flyfishing as a coating on fly line loops etc.

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Title: Re: knot glues
Post by: Sam Beeby on November 22, 2007, 03:16:27 PM: right-o, so garden variety superglue is ok - just thought it may be a bit harsh and brittle.
Title: Re: knot glues
Post by: Luke Wyrsta on November 22, 2007, 03:18:11 PM: Test some samples mate - i had to go through a few to find one i was happy with that didn't have an effect on the line.