earthworm77 Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 I have a small trove of Bagley's baits that have cracked or broken diving lips from the past 30 or so years. I'd like to get them back in action. I've had some luck modifying lips from Netcraft, LPI and Lurecraft but some simply won't work. I contacted Bagley's but they outsource their lures for assembly out of country and don't keep stock in the US. Circuit board is too thin for many of these baits as well. Most of these baits are Bitty B's, B1 and B2's in both shallow and deep models....anyone have a few lips laying around that I could buy or swap for? Any help is appreciated.-C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 (edited) I think making your own with Lexan is your best bet. I use it in 1/16" and 1/8", and get it from Home Depot. If you think circuit board is too thin because of the lip slot in your baits, consider using a filler to make up the difference. Circuit board really works well for crank bills. Edited November 22, 2016 by mark poulson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 I agree with Mark on the circuit board. 1/32" works well for small to medium cranks and you can use epoxy putty from a home center to mount the thinner lip. Just fill the slot with putty and push in the lip, smooth out the excess that is pushed out the rear of the slot. If you want to go traditional, polycarbonate (aka Lexan) sheets are available from many sources. It cuts easily with simple metal shears and cleans up nicely with a Dremel sanding drum. Since you are having to modify lips you buy from LPO, etc, anyway you might as well go whole hog and buy raw lip material. It's easier to use than you think and is much more cost efficient. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Bob, is this the epoxy putty you use: http://www.homedepot.com/p/RectorSeal-EP-200-2-oz-Epoxy-Putty-Stick-97601/100124697 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 I use what Bob and Mark has told you. If possible go with the circuit board. I used lexan then started using CB and love it. However like BobP or Travis told me some time ago if trolling in a rocky condition lexan may be better. That is correct because of the banging around off of the rocks. Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Mark, my favorite putty is whatever brand's on the shelf at my local Home Depot. I can't tell much difference in any of the brand's I've tried, although I did like the very smooth consistency of a stick of J.E. Moser epoxy I ordered from Southwest Woodworkers. There may be small differences in work time between brands but generally, they all harden in about 5 minutes and have the same material attributes when cured. I also use putty to install belly weights when in a hurry. I use liquid, paste, and putty epoxy just depending on which is easier and most effective to use for a particular crankbait building task. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
