afterhours makes a good point. Current, or lack there of, will make a big difference in the action of the plug. If you plan to fish them at the canal, thats a good place to test them. If you will be fishing calmer water, test them in calmer water. Most likely, a plug that is good in calm water will not be so good in heavy current, and vice versa.
If you do surgery and move the hooks up, use some wood filler in the original hole. Light sanding after dry then a touch of primer and paint, then some epoxy over top. Good as new
Next time, its good to test a new style of plug before paint and clear coat. Makes it easier to change things if needed
Jigman
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