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03-09-2011, 05:40 PM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: over the hill
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Bending Darter Loops
I suck bending wire. Took me some time to figure this out. Thought it might help someone else.
First bend a U shape around a drill bit in a vise. Pic 1
Next, grab the wire with your round nose pliers and make an outside bend of about 45 degrees in the standing wire. Pic 2
Next re-grasp the loop with your pliers and bend the tag end back parallel with the standing end. Pic 3
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03-09-2011, 05:43 PM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: over the hill
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Next pinch the loop down with pliers (you can crush it to get it flatter if you like).
Next trim to about an inch.
Wire and epoxy in place (very important with darters).
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03-09-2011, 05:47 PM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: over the hill
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The further back up the slope, the deeper it digs and wider it swings. The height of the loop also can change the angle of pull and have a similar effect.
I like them low, flat, and just about even with the brow (subdued action shallow water), but haven't experimented all that much.
Moving the loop, or tweaking it to get it centered can salvage a bad plug. You gotta epoxy it to keep it centered. If you need to free it, heat it with a soldering iron and the epoxy will soften.
Don't use grommets, the loop will twist and roll out follow.
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03-09-2011, 06:48 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 25
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i found the high hoop made a big difference for me...
"Don't use grommets, the loop will twist and roll out follow"....what do you mean by this??...sorry, thought about for a second...you mean nose grommet...absolutely true.......never mind
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03-09-2011, 08:55 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Fork
Posts: 2,260
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George next time i get a chance i will make you a wire bender that will make that loop in a snap.
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Originally Posted by Flaptail
"Throw plugs like we do that will cause them to suffer humility. Pogies make any fisherman look good when bass are around. Bait is easy."
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03-09-2011, 09:51 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
Posts: 14,773
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I made one a couple months ago. I'll show him Friday and see if he wants one. 5 seconds and it's done.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
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03-12-2011, 07:50 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: New Jersey
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Quote:
Originally Posted by eastendlu
George next time i get a chance i will make you a wire bender that will make that loop in a snap.
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Should be ready by midsummer 2024  |
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03-12-2011, 08:55 AM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
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Lu's slower than me. 
Not possible.
were not slow we just like to make you guys appreciate us more  |
"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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03-12-2011, 05:53 PM
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fish til ya drop
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Burrillville R.I.
Posts: 172
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bennyraw
Should be ready by midsummer 2024 |
HE HE HE HE Im still waiting |
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03-12-2011, 05:57 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
Posts: 17,125
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I can lend you mine Chuck |
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03-13-2011, 12:06 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Fork
Posts: 2,260
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ProfessorM
Lu's slower than me.
Not possible.
were not slow we just like to make you guys appreciate us more |
Quote:
Originally Posted by linesider69
HE HE HE HE Im still waiting |
Not for long. |
Originally Posted by Flaptail
"Throw plugs like we do that will cause them to suffer humility. Pogies make any fisherman look good when bass are around. Bait is easy."
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