Tres Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 I got some blanks from a new website and wanted to test how they run. Will it be ok for them to be reeled through the water before painting and clear coating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 You potentially can let water intrude into the blanks... I'm not a fan of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 Water ingress aside, I would say yes. But you must fit the hooks in order to see a realistic look. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD_mudbug Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 I usually brush a bit of superglue around the seam, nose tie, and hook hangers on unpainted blanks. It just takes a second and dries quickly. Once water gets in the bait, it is difficult to get out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DingerBaits Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 Yes if you properly prep the blank. Like JD said, super glue the line ties, and put the correct size hooks on like Dave stated. I personally wont run a blank unless it is painted because there are some other possible variables (clear coat). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
