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Old 04-03-2005, 02:05 PM   #1
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Plug Maintenence

Quick question for everybody....I got a Bernzy's Surf Howdy last year and the paint has chipped a little from the hooks digging into it in my surf bag. Is there some type of sealant I can dab on the dings to make sure it doesn't get waterlogged or what not? Thanks

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Old 04-03-2005, 02:16 PM   #2
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Just fish the hell out of it GTF.....its just got a little character and the fish won't mind....just keep it moving and the water won't be a factor.

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Old 04-03-2005, 02:45 PM   #3
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clean it of with rubbing alcohol to dry it out and to clean off any oils, then brush some 30 minute epoxy over the holes.
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Old 04-03-2005, 04:01 PM   #4
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or some colored /clear fingernail polish.

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Old 04-03-2005, 04:14 PM   #5
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I was wondering about fingernail polish! Thanks guys, I don't care about the marks-the more personality, the better-I just didn't want the plug to get wrecked!

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Old 04-03-2005, 05:00 PM   #6
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gotofish
I was wondering about fingernail polish! Thanks guys, I don't care about the marks-the more personality, the better-I just didn't want the plug to get wrecked!
GTF,

That plug had been sealed before paint and clearcoat. You could fish it with out any problems. You could use nail polish or Devco 30 min epoxy if you want to.
I hope the LARGE beat the hell out of it for you. Then the plug will have mojo!
After that, keep fishing it>

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Old 04-03-2005, 05:05 PM   #7
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Words from the man....fish it!

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Old 04-03-2005, 05:30 PM   #8
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Picked up a "few" Howdy's myself this weekend , after all the compliments last season and seeing all the wannabee's , figured , why not give 'em a try! johnny
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Old 04-03-2005, 05:55 PM   #9
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You know what they say...."Once you go Howdy...you never go back!"

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Old 04-03-2005, 07:15 PM   #10
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Sally Hansen Hard as Nails. Great stuff...
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Old 04-03-2005, 07:29 PM   #11
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Gibbs started out painting his plug's with nail polish...can't beet it on lead headed jigs...stands up to blue fish....too.

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