ss_extreme Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Anyone having screw locs breaking when you catch fish. I poured a buddy a bunch of football jigheads with the screw locs. We fished a tournament yesterday and everytime he caught a fish the screw loc was breaking off. I tied one on and the first fish I caught the screw loc broke. I was wondering if this has happened to anyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 ss, I get mine from Do-It and have never had one break. They bend and distort depending on the size of the fish, but none have broken. I just jinxed myself. TJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 ss Ditto........I use the Tru-Turn copper and stainless steel screwlocs, and never had any break either, like basseducer said they bend and do distort. Hopefully not jinxed x2............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeves Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 ss, You didn't mention which screw loc you were using, the copper or the stainless. My guess is the copper. I have used both and now have switched over to the stainless for just that reason, breakage. Just in the shop I have had the copper one break. It is soft copper and a slightly smaller diameter than the stainless which IMO makes it more prone to breaking to begin with. By just cleaning (carefully) a little flashing away from it in the shop, they have busted so I can imagine what a fish would do to it. I know I am outnumbered on this one, but the facts are the facts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Oh now ya dun it cadman.......Double Whamy TJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 ss,You didn't mention which screw loc you were using, the copper or the stainless. My guess is the copper. I have used both and now have switched over to the stainless for just that reason, breakage. Just in the shop I have had the copper one break. It is soft copper and a slightly smaller diameter than the stainless which IMO makes it more prone to breaking to begin with. By just cleaning (carefully) a little flashing away from it in the shop, they have busted so I can imagine what a fish would do to it. I know I am outnumbered on this one, but the facts are the facts. Hi George, You're not outnumbered. Everyone has the right to post their experiences. That's what helps everyone decide for themslves, right or wrong. Now if my screwlocs start breaking on me, I'm just going to send all of my broken jigs to basseducer, and blame it on him for starting the jinx. Just kidding.........Happy Memorial Day guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss_extreme Posted May 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 I am using the stainless made by Do-It. They are breaking right against the lead. Do you think if I pouring the lead too hot it could weaken the spring? It is a little aggrivating that they are breaking but atleast they were breaking when we were catching fish. I will try turning the pot down a little and see if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 (edited) I am using the stainless made by Do-It. They are breaking right against the lead. Do you think if I pouring the lead too hot it could weaken the spring? It is a little aggrivating that they are breaking but atleast they were breaking when we were catching fish. I will try turning the pot down a little and see if that helps. ss I don't think that the heat of the lead is an issue, however the only way that can be tested is in a lab. So I don't have an answer to your dilemma. But here are some thoughts. I've never had any problem with Do-It components. However you may have gotten a bad batch of screwlocs. I'm sure if you call them, and explain the situation, they will do right by you. On another note. As corrosion resistant as stainless steel is. Stainless steel is very brittle. I'm not saying that, that is the problem. I work with all types of sheet metal, and fasteners, and give me a colled rolled screw over a stainless screw any day. Stainless steel screws will snap if over tightened. Colled rolled steel will usually strip out. Copper is very flexible and soft, also corrosion resistant for a shorter time. Copper also bends very easy, and will break also............Just some info for you, although this won't solve your problem. Edited May 26, 2008 by cadman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rr316 Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 I am using the stainless made by Do-It. They are breaking right against the lead. Do you think if I pouring the lead too hot it could weaken the spring? It is a little aggrivating that they are breaking but atleast they were breaking when we were catching fish. I will try turning the pot down a little and see if that helps. Are you sure your getting them in the lead far enough? I know this has been a problem, that leg that you stick into the lead is awful short, before you close your mold make sure its seated in there as far as it will go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss_extreme Posted May 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 It is in far enough. When they break you can still see the wire in the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tailchaser Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 I had some similar problems when i was using the copper ones... what caused it most of the time was me... when i was pouring the heads, i would sometimes get a little blow out right at the base of the spring.. apparently while trimming the excess lead i was nipping the spring shaft a little.. causing a weak spot.. you can figure the rest.. to fix, i just started being VERY careful when trimming around the spring.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
