Plastics wear and tear

[blitzburgh]

I usually discard them. I started pre-rigging a lot of my plastics on the lead using a couple drops of superglue and it is a world of difference. Now, the plasctic does'nt pull off. Instead, after some use, my plastics either get bit in half or just shredded.

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by blitzburgh

I usually discard them. I started pre-rigging a lot of my plastics on the lead using a couple drops of superglue and it is a world of difference. Now, the plasctic does'nt pull off. Instead, after some use, my plastics either get bit in half or just shredded.

Where exactly do you place the glue?

[Dave k]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

Where exactly do you place the glue?

Check out swimbait.com. Lots of good info on this and other swimbait how-to's.

You can either put the glue between the leadhead and swimbait, or on the barb on the shank of the hook that goes into the bait.

[wade]

Forget the glue...
&
Get Zman!!!!!!!!!!

"Simply put, Z-Man is the fastest growing lure brand in the U.S. Our products virtually cover the waterfront - from trout stream to blue water. The Original ChatterBait® still dominates the bass scene, but these amazing baits are joined by a broad - over 500 SKUs - selection of soft plastics for virtually every fresh and saltwater situation including blue water trolling. A number of these baits are made from Z-Man's proprietary ElaZtech®, a remarkable substance that is soft and pliable yet as much as 10X Tougher than other soft plastic baits. Word of ElaZtech® is spreading like wildfire as these baits gain traction along the tournament trail and are the subject of an aggressive media blitz. Print ads and TV commercials demonstrate emphatically just how tough these baits really are. ElaZtech baits have been blasted with a shotgun, stabbed with steak knives, and chomped by barracuda. Despite that deliberate abuse, ElaZtech baits not only remain fishable but with their realistic appearance, they consistently outfish ordinary soft plastics by a wide margin. ElaZtech baits boast one of the highest Fish Per Bait ratings in the industry, and they are Non Toxic. ElaZtech contains no PVC, Plastisol or Pthalates."

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[mtnbykr2]

Tackle whore here...I am going to have to get some Zman

[Nic D]

unlike Wade, I prefer a really soft bait for better hook sets. Yes I do go through more plastics than the next guy, but I'd be willing to bet I miss less fish. The baits I use are Reebs Lures. Reebs are designed with tourney fishing in mind.

to get back to the original posters question... yes use some super glue and just lather your bait up in some BioEdge or unibutter scent and you'll be good.

[wade]

i was addressing the wiredantz question.
"When a fish pulls down the pants or the plastic gets torn, do you throw it away?"
NO,if you use Zman, you would not have to repair your baits or throw them away, they last 10X as long as your ordinary swimbaits........

Zman's baits aren't hard. some are just as soft as Reebs and softer, a completely different formula.. They have an amazing array of products for both Salt & Fresh water applications. I have some available if anyone wants to flip some ElaZtech any day in LJ or the Bay...your welcome to borrow a few & "try" your best to destroy them...

Im currently trolling around some larger models for some Threshers & Makos...

(i dont knock Reebs, in fact i live in Oside!! & He also seems like a really cool Guy.)