How do you guys keep the Epoxy from gumming up you lip slots before you put in the lips. I usually epoxy after but I was trying to get a cleaner look and am noticing that trying to keep the slots clean is a pain in the Arse.

Hoping to get the MOASS plugs done in time for the Plugfest so I can do the Hand-off to Tobias.

TDF, try pieces of shiny poster paper or better yet cut up pieces of credit cards. Just remove them when it gets sticky.
Hope it helps

No epoxy....wire it tight!:)

what jpi said.

playing cards

I clear coat after I rig. I like the fact that the goop gets in the slot and holds things together all the more solidly and adds a smidge more water intrusion protection. A little finesse with the acid brush and they don't look too bad, after all they are just fishing lures.:btu:

I clear coat after I rig. I like the fact that the goop gets in the slot and holds things together all the more solidly and adds a smidge more water intrusion protection. A little finesse with the acid brush and they don't look too bad, after all they are just fishing lures.:btu:

Me , too.

what Mac said... just remember to pull it out before she sets up solid ...

I'm with Flap and Backbeach Jake,The ones that I am going to war with, I just brush the goop on once the plug is rigged, trying to get it as close to water tight as possible..

The purdy ones that people plan on hanging,I do a little differntly, I use a divider from one of the hundreds of plastic lure cases that are strewn around my shop and garage, they come in different thicknesses, I slide the proper size one in the slot and remove it once the epoxy sets up, if I have screw holes in the top of the plug, I use small plastic screws to put in the holes to keep the epoxy from filling the hole.... I dont do many this way IMHO It's a PITA and the pre rigged ones dont look half bad.... I hate finishing/painting.. Id rather turn and fish 'em nekid!

playing cards

That was the Ticket....worked like a charm.


what Mac said... just remember to pull it out before she sets up solid ...

Almost forgot on one of them.....Got it out just in time.

Thanx for all the suggestions. i usually just epoxy them after they are all put together. These were the MOASS Plugs so I was giving them a little extra TLC.