Thats It!!!! Done with E-Tex For Good!!!

[justplugit]

Ah,the search goes on.

[BigFish]

Always trying to build a better mousetrap Dave!

[gone fishin]

Hi Larry --

I had the same problem that you are encountering. I sprayed spar varnish on and then finished my plugs with e-tex. They looked beautiful! When fishing them in salt water, the plugs started to show problems. The varnish seemed to crack or buckle under the e-tex. This happened on quite a few plugs - all that were treated with spar varnish. I now use bin oil as a primer. I cut it 60 / 40 and actually dip the plug into the jug and hang wet and dripping. Allow plenty of time for drying. I then use my airbrush and createx. Final finish is e-tex and they are holding up OK.

The problem was not only with AYC, but with other woods also.

Catch you on the beach last week in June ??

[BigFish]

Thanks Don....yeah, I will be fishing the MSBA charity tourney the weekend of the 24th down the backside so if you are there keep your eyes peeled for me!

[black label]

i have been using etex for 3 years i have no problems. you must completely seal the plugs . no swivels you mush make hook hangers seal around the lip and tail you will have no problems and have a better looking plug.here is a pic of mine

[Backbeach Jake]

Of the 300 or so plugs that I've made, I think thay about 3 have peeled. I attribute those failures to inproperly mixed or measured batches of E-tex. I don't know about my trades or givaways, wish I did. Every failure is a lesson.

[Nebe]

there are other sprayable options out there that are better than auto clear bigfish.. think singlepart.. think flexible...