CarverGLX Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 When I put hook hangers in a balsa crankbait I superglue them in place and put epoxy on the outside "cup" of the hole. I had been doing this with a wire. I discovered (I think.... if someone has posted this I appologize) a better way. Once the superglue sets up holding the hanger in place I dip the hanger itself (the outside loop) in epoxy. This looks like a huge mess to start. Then I place the bait in a rack that holds the tail end of 20 or so baits vertically. I then take a heat gun and blow the epoxy... It melts and goes in the hole and leaves the hangers clean Any excess is wiped or later sanded off. Any bubbles from the hole rise and pop. Any left on a hanger is quickly removed after drying with a red hot wire..... Respirator please. "I don't think I had this many tumors when I came in here.'" Less aggravation, to me, and better result than drop by drop with a wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarverGLX Posted December 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 Revision: The rack idea.... Poor choice. Baits all lined up and touching.... Poor choice This resulted in a sticky situation. Blow epoxy out of hole... Bait in close proximity to each other.... You get the idea. Baits are all hanging on hooks now. The dipping the loop and heat gun part is ok. Got a little over zealous with the heating on a section of them on the rack. Just need to do one at a time and hang. And take your time when heating. Results are pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
