Delw Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 I was just reading the wire thread, Guess what the plastic outside would wok perfect for inserts on swimbaits. in the past we talked about using RC car antena stuff but it does melt in really high heat, wire coatings on the other hand would be perfect. So some of you guys that use a plastic line insert for certain types of baits might want to consider wire insulation, just get some GOOD strippers and strip off a section. besides you can use red and simulate a blood line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipLip Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Delw, I have never tried any of the inserts but the wire insulation will melt under heat also just like the antenna wire. It may be able to withstand the heat a little longer but it is still plastic so it'll melt down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 I use bent electrical copper wire to dip my small tubes.The plastic doesn't melt,but I admit it is in the heated plastic a very short time.Maybe a longer time in the plastic would cause it to fail.Never tried that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipLip Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 I wouldn't suggest trying it. If it isn't broke don't fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 I wouldn't suggest trying it. If it isn't broke don't fix it. Now you KNOW somebody's gonna try it, for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted July 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 (edited) The insert I am talking about is a line insert which is just basically a straw. its a line guide so to speak. I had a picture up a while ago on the bait that used them but can't find it. it doesnt act as a weight or anything just something to slide your line through to hold the treble hook on the bottom so your line doesnt cut the nose of the bait to crap. They are made out of soft plastic like explained above. 3:16 uses them on some of there baits I forget the exact name of the bait. Edited July 16, 2008 by Delw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finfever Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 I use 1/4-3/8oz mojo slip shot sinkers in the head of my swimbaits(baby & tiny e type). You have to cut them down to lenght to fit the size of bait your working with, slow to med ROF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zbass Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 The first coating on electrical wire on the outside is a mylar plastic. You will want to remove it before pouring. The remaining sheath of plastic should stand up to the temp for no onger than it will be hot. Zbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
