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You can thin glue type epoxies like Devcon with a few drops of denatured alcohol. I don’t think thinner decoupage epoxies like Etex would need it. Just push a swab soaked in the epoxy through the hole from both ends several times and you should have good coverage.

watch this. I tape it down rather than use adhesive

Get the L786 BP, this is the Eagle Claw version of the Mustad 32786. I will tell you that I've used both and I prefer the EC 786BP, it is strong and it is super sharp and you can't beat the price. I got the 2798 60 degree flat eye to try and I was really happy with the results and then a tried the 111BP and I was sold and now that is the majority of what I use, the only high end hooks I use now are the Owner 5304 Deep Throat jig hooks, and the Owner 5313 short shank 90 degree jig hook, other than those the rest have been replaced by EC black platinum series. I need to correct that, I still use the Mustad 32786 in a 1/0 because I can't get the EC 786BP in anything smaller than a 2/0 but beside those hooks. I know there is a 730BP but the 786BP is better just because it is a lazer sharp model and they are wicked sharp and wicked strong, very good hooks that you should try, I think you'll be happy.

Iv used carter pins from auto zone and home depot drill a hole in one side and glue or epoxy them in with the eye end pointing out and cut a pocket on the other peace of the bait drill a small hole from the back of the bait to the bottom in line with the pins and slide a stainless steal wire for the hinge pins hope this helps:)