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[Nebe]

I have bent them and I have noticed that they corrode after time.

The Crock's are stainless. when you have a stainless throughwire, and then attach all kinds of different metals to it (swivel, galvanized tail hooks, split rings) you will get electrolosis which causes the corrosion.
In a perfect world i would use stainless hooks on the tail too, but i cant afford them at this point.

[Clogston29]

I was thinking about trying this stuff on siwash hooks with bucktail to prevent rust. May be a cheaper alternative to SS hooks. Don't know how well it works but its from a reputable manufacturer.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...h-results1.jsp

[BigFish]

Those are some dastardly dannies Eben...nice work!

[Nebe]

Originally Posted by Clogston29

I was thinking about trying this stuff on siwash hooks with bucktail to prevent rust. May be a cheaper alternative to SS hooks. Don't know how well it works but its from a reputable manufacturer.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...h-results1.jsp

huh, thats interesting. my only thoughts is it will add a tad of weight to the hook. try it out and let us know how it works

[capesams]

ever try using that thing that come's on all reel's?? called a drag. they work very well if used. save's on bent hook's and most hardware.

[Nebe]

corrosion CS... corrosion. rosco's are not stainless.

The bent swivel was from hoisting a bass up a rock by the plug. It damaged the needlefish too.. left a nice V in the blank.

[ThrowingTimber]

that tog is going to be killer whe the sea robins are

[numbskull]

Nice plugs.

Over the years I've had swivels rip out/fail a number of times. Usually in smaller plugs (i.e., medium Dannys) although I've pulled one in a big Danny and even, I think, an Atom. All have been on just medium sized fish and always in older plugs, usually ones that had seen lots of use, so you are probably right about corrosion being a factor. I also think, however, that they rate swivels with a straight pull, but when used in a plug, particularly the front swivel gets strained at an extreme angle and is prone to fail. In spite of this I still often find myself using smaller swivels in plugs than I want, either to fit the grommet, or to not project too much, so I appreciate the lead on stronger hardwear.

[Nebe]

Vic i have not yet posted the surf robbin yet.. those are getting painted next week

BTW.. none of these are for sale.. all spoken for.