Loaded Red Fin Question - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Diamond Tackle · 09-18-2005, 06:07 PM

Try Anise Oil, bass wont shy away, and it wont stink if it leaks.
Thats what we used to use.

afterhours · 09-18-2005, 06:16 PM

i seal the hole first with hot glue pushed all the way into the hole and then put epoxy over that. make sure plug is ultra clean first, scuff then wash with alcohol.

Redsoxticket · 09-18-2005, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by afterhours

i seal the hole first with hot glue pushed all the way into the hole and then put epoxy over that. make sure plug is ultra clean first, scuff then wash with alcohol.

Would you also recommend zap a gap ?

afterhours · 09-18-2005, 06:25 PM

never tried it. devcon 5 min. works for me. ps- i load with water and like 'em about 1-1/4 to 1- 1/2.

tlapinski · 09-18-2005, 07:56 PM

At 1.5 ounces, it still floats and stays right on or near the surface when retreived slowly. Never hung one on the rocks. I seal the hole either with paste epoxy or if use a heated nail to poke the hole, I just spread the plastic back over. A little 5 minute epoxy for insurance and they are good to go!

Springtides · 09-19-2005, 02:23 AM

Go to SRI and look at lures by manufacturer and you will find a great article on loaded red fins et. al. Thanks to Joe and DZ.

NIB · 09-19-2005, 05:43 AM

Water will evaporate.oil an epoxy don't mix.u gotta clean lik AH says.I usta epoxy a small screw or a small set screw the kind u use a allen wrench for in the hole.easier way to remind me that its loaded.There are many plugs that cast well an fish good in a good wind or a heavy surf.not sure it's neccesary to load em any more.But i still have em.