DoubleT Posted August 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 40 minutes ago, DaleSW said: By the way, it goes a longgggg way. If you are putting out a lot of baits, you may be good. Still I would like to know your opinion DoubleT. The bait that I am sealing is a 8 inch long muskie glide bait. I just make them for myself and some friends. That is the reason for the three cans of sealer and the 1/2 gallon mason jar. lol. You may have mentioned this already Dale but how long do you wait between coats? The directions on the can only mentions brushing on the sealer but it says to put them on back to back until it no longer absorbs the sealer. I suppose a person could do this dipping it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 I doing ok, but not like some other years. Heck I haven't had a lot of time. Making baits tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliders Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Next best thing I suppose dale...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Yes sir, I dip them. I started brushing it on. As most as everything else it depends on humidity. It drys quick tho, and I wait till it's just hard enough to be able to touch but a little soft. I like doing this for tacking with the next coat. I guess that really doesn't matter tho, it's just something I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleT Posted August 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 I dipped it twice. Probably 20 minutes between dips. So far so good. I think Im gonna like it. You sure cant beat how easy it is that for sure. Thanks for all of the help fellas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 (edited) Let us know how it is today or after you paint one. Dale I wanted to add this. If you are paying premium prices for a product (Etex) use that for the eye of the user (fish too) and the sealing of the paint. Especially when there is a product out there that will seal the wood, but you never see, use that one when it's cheaper and it does the same thing other than the look. It does make my poplar harder in my opinion. I broke wooden blocks that had it on them and some not. Two things for the buck, since you fish for Musky's. Edited August 20, 2017 by DaleSW Adding comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriperCandy Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 I use wood hardener to seal my lures. I put them in a mason jar and fill to the top before sealing the lid. Usually I leave them for a day or over night. I don't know if this is the "right" way to do it, but it seems to be working well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleT Posted August 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 14 hours ago, StriperCandy said: I use wood hardener to seal my lures. I put them in a mason jar and fill to the top before sealing the lid. Usually I leave them for a day or over night. I don't know if this is the "right" way to do it, but it seems to be working well. How long do you let them dry once taken out of the jar prior to priming? I just dipped some the other day. Seems to seal really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriperCandy Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 I wipe them dry immediately, then hang them for about three hours. The outside sets pretty quickly, but the bore holes take a little while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
