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Old 01-12-2009, 02:44 PM   #1
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With that many dips you probably might be ok but who has time for 30 to 50 dips. I have not got the patience to do that. I have never seen a plug that withstands bluefish teeth. Might be out there but I have never seen one. Hell my ranger plugs got teeth marks in them. IMO I came to the conclusion it is too much work using the propionate. Notice IMO, which is not worth a lot. Others may feel different and that is A OK too.

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Old 01-12-2009, 03:46 PM   #2
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I have been using sanding sealer........seams okay. I am just trying to avoid having to mix anything with mineral spirits.
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Old 01-12-2009, 04:10 PM   #3
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With that many dips you probably might be ok but who has time for 30 to 50 dips. I have not got the patience to do that. I have never seen a plug that withstands bluefish teeth. Might be out there but I have never seen one. Hell my ranger plugs got teeth marks in them. IMO I came to the conclusion it is too much work using the propionate. Notice IMO, which is not worth a lot. Others may feel different and that is A OK too.
I avoid fishing for bluefish, except with metal as you know.
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Old 01-15-2009, 07:49 PM   #4
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val-oil Ive been getting it $10.00 qt $30.00 gal I believe, it's SIMPLE (like me) I like it.
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Old 01-15-2009, 09:11 PM   #5
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I use propionate for protoypes. Can go in the water in a couple of hours.

I use etex for sealing. imo, epoxy is superior sealer because you get durability + sealing. I personally thin a bit with D. Alcohol then poor on and in to plug for 100% simple and easy coverage.

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Regarding Propionate, if you want crazy penetration and durability, put plug in jar, close jar and leave over night (jar of prop. I use 1/2 gallon mason jar). The next day, take plug out and you can wipe off excess if you have very thick solution. In a few hours you get the acetone evaperaoted and you are left with a hard penetrated covering. You do NOT get this doing these quick dips that most people are doing.

I still prefer etex though for sealing, even with a organic respirator, I prefer to not be around acetone fumes if I can help it.

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Some of these old school methods, that are pretty common, I shy away from them because they do not add to durablity. That is just my opinion though.
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