Faithfishing Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 What is best to use to fill a hole in a balsa bait? I have one that has a small hole that needs repaired before I repaint. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonister Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 Really depends on the size of it. If its very small or along the centerline, like where ballast would be, I like to use spackle as it is very light and has less effect on the balsa action. A balsa plug could work too if the hole is too large Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 Or a wooden toothpick in superglue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 I just use interior splackling compound. It’s light, dries fast, and is easy to sand. Finish it just like you would bare balsa wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithfishing Posted February 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBK Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 Put baking soda in the hole/divot and drip in runny super glue. It will harden instantly and create a hard plastic that is sand able. Sand it flush with a piece of sand paper on a popsicle stick/ small file and you are good to go. That's also a great way to cover lead ballast holes and to fill in hook hangers that came loose as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 Bondo glazing putty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastman03 Posted February 7, 2019 Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 BBK - that baking soda trick with runny glue is a good one. I've seen Marling Baits on youtube use that for filling in some problem areas/divots. It seems to work well, because you can build up layers slowly to get the right depth and almost immediately move on to sanding. I also use bondo for most of my fills, but mostly because I have a larger holes (from lead or thru wire) in my musky lures. Looks like there are a number of good methods to do it! The spackling compound you are talking about BobP, is that drywall mud? I'm not sure what compound you mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted February 7, 2019 Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 No, it’s lighter than drywall mud. Used to fill small holes like nail holes, etc was in interior walls. The brand I use comes in a plastic squeeze tube. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
