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Posted 9/24/2011 12:42 PM (#517938)
Subject: Topwater heat shrink?

Whats everyone's preference for rear hooks on prop style topwaters as far as heat shrink or no heat shrink?

Yake Bait

Posted 9/24/2011 1:18 PM (#517940 - in reply to #517938)
Subject: Re: Topwater heat shrink?

Posts: 388

Unless the lure design counts on it to prevent fouling the tail prop (ex topraider), I would advise against it. Tends to be more trouble than it is worth when it comes to storing the lure in tubes.

muskyhunter24

Posted 9/24/2011 2:03 PM (#517944 - in reply to #517938)
Subject: Re: Topwater heat shrink?

Posts: 413

Location: Madison WI

I heat shrink all my topwater prop baits that would normally have the back hook hanging free. Works way better for nippers.

archerynut36

Posted 9/24/2011 4:22 PM (#517955 - in reply to #517938)
Subject: Re: Topwater heat shrink?

Posts: 1887

Location: syracuse indiana

agree'd always heat shrink rear hooks on topwater props

jackson

Posted 9/26/2011 7:37 AM (#518130 - in reply to #517938)
Subject: Re: Topwater heat shrink?

Posts: 582

i heat shrink most of mine as well. I feel it leaves the hook out there for short strikes etc... and seem to have better hook up.

Killerbug

Posted 9/26/2011 7:50 AM (#518133 - in reply to #517938)
Subject: RE: Topwater heat shrink?

Posts: 339

Location: Denmark

The heat shrink on my baits is ripped of, need to replaced. But what heat source should I use, so what I do not set the bait itself on fire?

Zib

Posted 9/26/2011 8:05 AM (#518136 - in reply to #518133)
Subject: RE: Topwater heat shrink?

Posts: 1405

Location: Detroit River

Killerbug - 9/26/2011 8:50 AM

The heat shrink on my baits is ripped of, need to replaced. But what heat source should I use, so what I do not set the bait itself on fire?

I use a heat gun but most people don't have one so a lighter will work just as good. You just need to be careful.

MartinTD

Posted 9/26/2011 10:56 AM (#518175 - in reply to #517938)
Subject: Re: Topwater heat shrink?

Posts: 1141

Location: NorthCentral WI

Mini-torch. Same thing I use for mending plastics.

http://www.amazon.com/SE-BUTANE-PENCIL-TORCH-Adjustable/dp/B000SJ7H...

missourimuskyhunter

Posted 9/26/2011 12:09 PM (#518187 - in reply to #517938)
Subject: RE: Topwater heat shrink?

Posts: 1319

Location: Lebanon,Mo

They make a grill type lighter that is like a mini torch that will fit in a Plano box,has worked well for me.Windproof as well..

Esox-Hunter

Posted 9/26/2011 12:13 PM (#518188 - in reply to #518187)
Subject: RE: Topwater heat shrink?

Posts: 774

Location: South East Wisconsin

"They make a grill type lighter that is like a mini torch that will fit in a Plano box,has worked well for me.Windproof as well.."

Yup!

jackson

Posted 9/26/2011 12:58 PM (#518195 - in reply to #517938)
Subject: Re: Topwater heat shrink?

Posts: 582

i just use a propane torch. Same as what you would use to sweat copper pipes. Just a few touch's shrinks it without buring. But a lighter works too. Just kind of wave it underneath.

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