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Plug / Lure Building Forum / Re: Sealing my first lure, oopps
« Last post by Out Fishing on December 17, 2018, 05:19:37 PM »
Chuckling at your comment.
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Plug / Lure Building Forum / Re: Sealing my first lure, oopps
« Last post by Out Fishing on December 17, 2018, 04:00:09 PM »
Thanks for the advise about the acetone,i should of labeled the bottle. I will mix another batch when I have more plugs to seal. I thought that cutting the hook would leave the hook end exposed and would rust faster, no big deal will be buying cut hooks or using smaller split rings. My only concern was with making needles and having it hang to low, which sometimes isn't a bad thing, ( the hooks I mean) Thanks again! :)
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Plug / Lure Building Forum / Re: Sealing my first lure, oopps
« Last post by Out Fishing on December 17, 2018, 05:49:24 AM »
MMM To quote my favorite show as a kid....Danger Will Robinson Danger!


So I've never heard of Spar Urethane being cut with acetone. While acetone is a polar solvent and is compatible with many things, it's also just that.. a solvent. I'd be very concerned about putting any kind of paint over this. At a minimum I'd let these lures dry for a week or so in a warm place then probably sand and re-dip. Acetone will tend to interact with other coatings over it causing lifting finishes, bubbles, etc.


Personally and I know you will not like to hear this, I would try to finish them but remember they could be doomed. Don't put alot of effort into them just in case.






CUT hooks......


I've spoken with VMC about this in past years when this all became the rage. Is not recommended. It will open easier, it will void the permasteel coating, and it will rust faster. Just the weakness issue alone I would not recommend. Use a small triple split ring and be done with it. There is alot of "hype" on the interblab about this. It is just hype.
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Plug / Lure Building Forum / Sealing my first lure, oopps
« Last post by Out Fishing on December 16, 2018, 07:43:53 PM »
Long time listener, first time caller. Made my first plug and sealed it in spar urethane and what I thought was mineral spirits but really was acetone. It seemed to work fine & dried fine. Should I just mix another batch with m.s. or leave it be? Also can I cut open a closed eye vmc hook if I decide to not use a split ring? Thanks.  :-\
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New Products & Announcements / A VERY MERRY Christmas!
« Last post by Out Fishing on December 16, 2018, 04:28:38 PM »
Today I received this from a very good customer. Very very humbling that someone took the time to be so creative and come up with this. Wow. Greg fishes around Woods Hole and sent this to his fishing buddies who he made Saltys Kits for each as an AWESOME Christmas present!  (Greg is getting a SPECIAL present from Santa this year.....much deserved) See the pic on the forum!

And now with permission, I give you a Saltys Christmas by Greg from Plymouth!!

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the shop,
the tools were all ready, even the strop.
Fresh from Saltys, first a dip in thinned varnish,
In hopes that the finish avoids any tarnish.
Using thickened epoxy, I added the lead,
While visions of stripers danced in my head.
The lures were hung on the rack with great care,
Two coats of primer, so nothing is bare.
And with my new vise (amidst all the crap),
The 4/0 hooks are ready to wrap.
Though the fish in the Hole, have taken flight,
Surely in Spring, they’ll be back for a bite.
And so all you fisherman, who dream of the fray:
Merry Christmas!  Twenty weeks and its May!

Love making these lures.

Thought you might enjoy the email I sent my Woods Hole fishing buddies. 

Best,
Greg ********
A very Merry Christmas to all and to all a GOOD night!

Thanks Greg. Most excellent!  :bhappy: :bhappy: :bhappy:
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New Products & Announcements / Re: NEW
« Last post by Out Fishing on December 11, 2018, 08:12:15 PM »
3/8" Red Molded Eyes in stock now on the site! Now 3/8, 1/2, 5/8 size!

https://cart.saltwaterplugs.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=422
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New Products & Announcements / Re: IT HAPPENED!
« Last post by Out Fishing on December 11, 2018, 06:15:00 PM »
Here's the blue white fatheads all done. These things came out the best ever in 18 years. SICK colors! The gold stripe is amazing!



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Saltwater Forum / People like this
« Last post by Out Fishing on December 11, 2018, 05:38:46 AM »
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New Products & Announcements / Re: BANG BANG TIN new for 2018
« Last post by Out Fishing on December 08, 2018, 08:57:00 AM »
I LIED! TWO GRAMMIES!  :bhappy: :bhappy: :bhappy: :bhappy: :bhappy: :bhappy: :bhappy:
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New Products & Announcements / Re: BANG BANG TIN new for 2018
« Last post by Out Fishing on December 07, 2018, 05:03:56 PM »
Dua Lipa just nominated for a Grammy! Last week it was announced she broke the record for most attended performances in USA, beating THE ROLLING STONES!!!

Totally not fishing related lol!
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