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mikie

Posted 2/28/2006 6:08 AM (#179991)
Subject: bait repair question

Location: Athens, Ohio

I have three different baits of the same "basement" model. Only one really works the way I like, so today I weighed them.
The good one weighs 3.1 oz, the next, 3.4, and the one I just got kinda sank like a rock at 3.6 oz.
I can see where the weights are on the bottom of the new one, one just forward of the first hook eye, and one just behind the rear hook eye.
Would I be able to drill out some of the lead without disturbing the balance of the bait?
I'm also concerned that I'll crack the clear coat in trying this.

These are some of my very favorite baits and I want to keep them dog-walking. Any suggestions are really appreciated. thanks, m

Beaver

Posted 2/28/2006 6:56 AM (#179997 - in reply to #179991)
Subject: RE: bait repair question

Posts: 4266

Yes you can drill out lead in order to balance the lures. Do a little at a time and then fill in the hole with a good 2-part epoxy.
You can also use a different fix and change hooks to make a lure heavier or lighter in front or back before you start adding /removing weight.
I have 3 different types of hooks of the same size that I use to help balance my lures.
Beav

MUSKEEZ

Posted 2/28/2006 8:52 AM (#180021 - in reply to #179991)
Subject: RE: bait repair question

Posts: 51

A couple tips: always remove all hooks before touching a bait with any kind of power tool. If the drill bit bites or grabs and the bait spins around guess where the hooks wind up? Also, NEVER try to put a bait to a grinding or buffing wheel when any hooks are attatched, even grinding the bills, wierd things happen, and it aint fun, been there, kinda hard to explain to the wife why you were so stupid.

mikie

Posted 2/28/2006 9:51 AM (#180029 - in reply to #179991)
Subject: RE: bait repair question

Location: Athens, Ohio

Thanks you guys, especially about removing the hooks. I'm clutzy enough handling these baits, I always come home from a trip with new band-aids on. Beav, since I've got almost half an ounce to lose, I think that will be more than just lighter hooks will cover, so I like your idea about the epoxy. This should be an adventure, hope I don't screw it up too bad. thanks again, m

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