B BUG Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Ok folks, I have been swimming in the archives for about three months now and I must say that this site is awsome! I finally came to the conclusion that I had to become a part of it so that I might take my knowledge of bait (not to mention angling) to another level.. It appears as though most are in agreement that some free movement is needed at the front of a crank to get the most out of it. I have used everything from loop knots to cross lock swivels,and in the true fashion of overbuilding a lure (the TU way) I am looking for some welded rings like the ones used on solid ring swivels to put on my thru wire harness when I put the two halfs together. I know it will be a bit of a pain to clear with this ring in the way however these baits are mostly just something for me to play with when my boy is taking his nap. Thanks, Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Hey B BUG Welcome aboard. I use WR3 (150 Lb., ~1/4" diameter) welded rings from Outfitters Choice to do wahoo and sierra rigging. They are in most bait stores in California. Contact info; Burns Saltwater Outfitters PO Box 2632 Carlsbad, CA 92018 760 598 6288 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B BUG Posted February 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 LedHed , Thanks alot for the lead. I'll give them a shout Monday and see what they have. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaPala Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Cool to see a fellow over builder. No problem with epoxy on the welded ring, just coat it with Vaseline b4 epoxy. Just make sure Vaseline coated ring do not touch the body of ur lure. Epoxy comes off with a plier squeeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B BUG Posted February 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 Thanks LaPala for the input. I was wondering how hard it would be to keep the ring from contacting the bait when it is on the wheel? Should I use the nose wire to connect to the wheel instead of the lip (that may be hard ), or do you think that cleaning the welded ring will be a big deal after the topcoat (devcon) has set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaPala Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 alligator clip & sticky tape or a magnet works. Lots of options, I use as hemostat & can clip both together. Devcon don't stick to metal very well, just try it and see how much trouble is it for u to clean after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlander Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 thornebros.com Look under summer fishing-leader components- and there you shall find solid welded rings. Ask and ye shall receive. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B BUG Posted February 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Thanks All I am going to try and get on this today or tommorow,but first I have to do a little repair on the drying wheel. (actually I'm waiting on the J.B. weld to dry). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
