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Plug Building - Got Wood? Got Plug?

 
 
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Old 11-17-2004, 02:23 PM   #6
adson
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one problem that some have is getting the bucktail to lie flat. wrapping the thread too tight will make the bucktail crimp and not sit flat against the shank.

hold the bucktail against the hook and take three loose wraps before you pull the thread.

I use hard as nails finger nail polish for cement. let it dry for 5 minutes and give it a second coat.

if the bucktail gets too far forward into the eye area, take a nail or other metal tool and heat it with a lighter and then touch the hairs to melt them back.

hey it's only bucktail, if you don't like the look of it rip it all off and try again. the first bluefish is gonna rearrange it for you anyway.

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