Saltfisher Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 Been trying a few different kinds of glue, and seems the 2 part epoxy works best. Clear and strong, but pricey and mixing is a bit of a pain. What's everyone else use? Also tried loctite gel and it dries white. Don't use that!!! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaery Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 2 part epoxy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 The Loctite gel is the best, it only takes a drop or two depending on the size of the weedguard, it will dry white if you get it on the painted surface but if you put a drop or two in the hole you will be good to go unless you add so much that it oozes out, the bond is strong so you don't need that much. Devcon 2 Ton 30 minute epoxy is still the best and I use it when I'm making jigs that I'm also coating with epoxy, for small crappie jigs or hair jigs I just use the Loctite gel control and then coat the head with sally hansens hard as nails if the jig has eyes. Remember, regular super glue will not only turn white but it will wick up the fibers and make a mess so if you try out other glues make sure to use gel control. BTW I have used a lot and Loctite is the best I used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 X2 Loc-tite gel super glue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 X2 Loc-tite gel super glue! X3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltfisher Posted December 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 Hmmm... Guess I was using too much of the gel then. I was worried the weed guards would pull out if someone tugged on it. I'll try it again. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Hmmm... Guess I was using too much of the gel then. I was worried the weed guards would pull out if someone tugged on it. I'll try it again. Thanks Yes, too much Loc-tite will make it overflow and look messy and cause enormous white powdery residue. Now the reason for the white residue, is the excess of glue and the vapors flashing off the Loc-Tite. Can't remember where I saw this, but if you put a small fan on all of your jigs with the weedguards glued in, the air movement will remove the vapors. I tried this and as stupid as this sounds, I did not get any white residue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 HaHa yeah too much CSI that's were I saw that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter1 Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 You guys buying the Loc-tite at the hardware store or online? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 I haven't bought any in awhile but I got mine at lowes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKFerzy7 Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 any tips to get more than one use out the Loctite super glue? no matter what I do, I can never open mine twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltfisher Posted December 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 Got mine at kmart and Walmart has it cheaper then anywhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 any tips to get more than one use out the Loctite super glue? no matter what I do, I can never open mine twice. Use loctite gel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJK Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Devcon works great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapupa Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Gorilla Glue Super Glue will not clog the tip as will Loctite Super Glue. However, Gorilla does not make a gel super glue that I am aware of. Gorilla Super Glue is the best around for gluing grub bodies (Chompers, Yamamoto's etc.) on jig heads. Applicator will not clog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 (edited) Gorilla Glue Super Glue will not clog the tip as will Loctite Super Glue. However, Gorilla does not make a gel super glue that I am aware of. Gorilla Super Glue is the best around for gluing grub bodies (Chompers, Yamamoto's etc.) on jig heads. Applicator will not clog. Switch to Loctite gel for gluing soft bait bodies onto hooks. No runny mess,glued fingers and a little dab will do ya! Edited December 10, 2013 by smallmouthaholic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caster Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 We have tried all sorts of glue and the best that we have found is Devcon extended time. This will let you glue a lot of guards before it sets up. This glue will not turn the baits white and the weed guard will not wick up and get hard. Caster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
