ING Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) I am looking for good natural glue for bucktails. It should be without unnatural scents. Probably the best is the fish glue, but it has low water resistance. Any recommendations? Thank you Edited August 18, 2013 by ING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 The closest thing I saw that is natural is the water based head cement, the cheapest place to get it is grandpa bobs custom jigs, he makes his own and it is really good, penetrates the threads and I haven't had any come apart. Do a search on making your own water based head cement, there are a bunch that do it themselves but for me it is Grandpa Bobs water based or Sally Hansens Hard as Nails clear nail polish, it penetrates and coats the threads and it is inexpensive but it is far from natural. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Sally Hanson's works well but you'll need to give the threads 24-48 hrs. for the solvent smell to disapate. Try Pro's soft bait glue 1st,then coat w/ Sally Hanson's for an impenatrable,extremely durable finish. Component systems makes a one step seal coat. I cannot speak for its effectiveness on jig threads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Brush on some crazy glue, coat it with Sally Hansen's clear, hang for a day, and go fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROWINGADUBAY Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 I use super glue let dry then cover with epoxy not sure about natural Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ING Posted August 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Thank everybody for good advices! I am starting that topic because as I know fish is very sensitive to odors. It could fill a single molecule of substances from long distance. So, different unnatural smelly solvents like acetone or similar used in the nail polishes could probably decrease the biting rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 What are you glueing ? The thread Tie ? I have a project I'm working on might turn out I can also tell you how to make a glue . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ING Posted August 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Yes, I am glueing bucktail's thread. It will be great it you tell me how to make a glue . Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 If you're worried about nail polish, which I know can be softened in water, just use the crazy glue (super glue). It sets and off gasses really quickly, and whatever isn't set will be set by the water when you fish it. The nail polish is just to add a smoother protection coat for the threads. The glue itself will hold until you cut it off with a knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBehr Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I've used Sally Hansen's Hard as nails for years (for both jigs and fly tying) works great. I figure with the smell from the plastic bait and paint..... If it really bugs you...spray it with some attractant. By the way... a lot of guys swear by WD-40 as a fish attractant....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLT Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Minwax polyurethane in the bluish green can. I make many jigs for tackle shops and private deals, and a $17 can has lasted 2 years. Even use it to double coat some jigs. Have never had any complaints form shops or private customers about it turning color, or wraps coming undone. Still don't understand why some hesitate to try it when theyu hear about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Yes, I am glueing bucktail's thread. It will be great it you tell me how to make a glue . Thank you Ok take 1 package knox gelatin purchased from any grocery store .. To start pour the pack into a glass container add 2oz of water stir vigorously when adding water , let stand for 5 minutes . Nuke the solution to 230 degrees . Should start to foam . Let it stand until the bubbles subside about 100 degrees . If the solution seems to thick to brush on then add another oz water .Heat again . Add food coloring to match color of thread . Brush this on hot . Put the remainder in a sealed glass jar . It will gel , youcan add a pinch of salt as a preservative . each time you use it heat again only until it becomes liquid . It is water resistant but left for a long period without ever seeing are it will become gummy on the threads . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ING Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Thank you, toadfrog, very much! I'll try that. Thanks again everybody for good advices! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 BLT Said "Minwax polyurethane in the bluish green can. I make many jigs for tackle shops and private deals, and a $17 can has lasted 2 years. Even use it to double coat some jigs."Whats the Number of that one ?? Does Soft Plastic attack it ?? thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLT Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 BLT Said "Minwax polyurethane in the bluish green can. I make many jigs for tackle shops and private deals, and a $17 can has lasted 2 years. Even use it to double coat some jigs." Whats the Number of that one ?? Does Soft Plastic attack it ?? thanx I don't have the can, keep it in an old Mayo jar lol. I am due to get a can in the next week or so. Not sure about the soft plastic question. I set some jigs on a jar of water for a day. Pulled them out and threads and jigs were fine. I double coat jigs and threads. Even the hook teasers I make with bucktails on them get a double coat. 95% of all my stuff gets used in salt water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 BLT .. Thanx will check out a little further. Good Info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffond Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 If your that worried about natural you can do a little googleing and you will find a natural hardener for Bee's Wax can't remember the name of it... Sister uses it to make all sorts of weird stuff. When its in liquid form it would soak right into cotton thread and get hard as nails after ward... however leaving in the sunlight light for a couple hours would probably not be advised... however it is natural and cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
