Frog Repair

[Joel]

I have never really given any thought to repairing torn or holed plastics. I tend just to toss them out, after a job well done. But after I just finished my needs list for 2009, I find that the number of bags of worms, and other creature type baits is nearly out of control, considering I usually only get out once per week. Those baits seem to be made with really soft plastics that contribute to the action I'm looking for, but the trade off is that their tear way too fast to my liking. So I'm really thinking of going either the glue or soldering Iron route and save more then a few bucks in the process.

[cassidyta]

Joel,

I always put my torn soft plastics in a ziplock and use rainy days for repair. If they are too messed up, then I will also toss them.
But in this case, the frogs are about 10 bucks each so repairs are far more cost effective.

[Joel]

Originally Posted by cassidyta

Joel,

I always put my torn soft plastics in a ziplock and use rainy days for repair. If they are too messed up, then I will also toss them.
But in this case, the frogs are about 10 bucks each so repairs are far more cost effective.

Don't laugh, but I've got the same 3 frogs/rats for the last 3 years. I just don't use them that often. I find myself pitching a Super Fluke or weightless creature bait instead, and working it back to the boat like I would a frog. I guess I'm just too lazy to cut and tie on that frog to my jigging stick.

[cassidyta]

Mine seldom make it more than a summer at a time. I probably throw them more than any other bait in my locations.

[woody]

I've just been using super glue to repair some plastics and to secure my jig trailers, I have not tried the Pros Soft Bait Glue yet, so I'll ask what make it that much better than the other stuff? anyone...



~Woody

[cassidyta]

I have been using a craft glue that I got at one of the craft stores. It is designed for plasitcs and rubber. It is safe in water and it doesn't harden like the the super glue does.
For on the fly repairs, I use a batter operated soldering gun that melts them back together.

[MrPhotographer06]

Originally Posted by cassidyta

I have been using a craft glue that I got at one of the craft stores. It is designed for plasitcs and rubber. It is safe in water and it doesn't harden like the the super glue does.
For on the fly repairs, I use a batter operated soldering gun that melts them back together.

i second this, the Testors model glue melts the plastic togeather.

[B-I-G]

cant wait for the modification Kevin

[B-I-G]

whoops missed the date oon the thread haha sorry guys