Repair plastic baits with a lighter?

[SV1000]

I just spent another 9.00 on two bags of Horny Toads and on the way home I thought about trying to repair the head split with a lighter. I used a paper clip to spread it apart to melt the inside first and it seemed to work.

I tried a search but came up dead on the subject.

Will this work for a few fish?

[Jig Man]

I used a candle flame for years to do that plastic repair job.  You can even weld different ones together.  They hold pretty good.

I finally bought a Power Zap so I could use it in the boat.

[SV1000]

I searched Google and saw the Power Zap, I thought it may be a scam.

[BassinAssassin171]

For really detailed and small repair jobs, I light a candle and heat up a needle over it for a while.  The needle gets hot enough to melt the plastic precisely where you want it and you can use it accordingly.  I use broader objects for larger scale repair jobs (i.e. a small screw driver I don't really use or something like that)

[Gone_Phishin]

You bet it will work.  You can really customize your plastics with a little imagination and a Bic.

On a larger scale, a lot of muskie fisherman fix their Bulldawgs with a blowtorch.  You'll find a blowtorch in dry storage on most boats here in the northwoods.

[Kodiak Zach]

Wow, I got to try it. I go thru a pack of Super Flukes in 1 to 2 days because they always tear at the head when a bass hits 'em

[Vyron]

yes , u can repair plastics with a lighter

if u worry for the smell of the burned plastic apply a scent like megastrike

[SV1000]

I have been leaving the Toads on the floor of the boat, I probably have 15 or so that I can probably repair. I have trashed any that have the legs torn off though. I definitely need to use a micro-torch or a candle to have both hands free.

[Daiwa]

I wonder if it will work for holding on jigs. Im a big rc plane flyer so Ive got many RC plane things to try. Could you put a plastic grub or something on the jig, then melt the jig alittle and have the jig stick to the hook? I have problems where fish crab the tail and slid the grb off the jig.

[fishizzle]

I've also been repairing senkos and creature baits for years.

When they get too spent (beyond repair) I customize new baits like putting 2 creature heads together or making a really long senko

[SV1000]

^^^

Can you post some pictures of your creations?

When I posted I did not even consider modifiying baits, I was simply looking to prolong the life of the 1.00 baits that only last a few days or fish.

[.dsaavedra.]

yeah i've made some really crazy and big baits out of several torn up baits.

i prefer to use a wood burning tool instead of a heated piece of metal. i find it much easier cuz the wood burner never cools off like a heated paperclip would.

you can buy wood burners at wal mart for 8 bucks. i dont think they have battery powered ones though, mine plugs into the wall.

[SV1000]

Does the plastic stick to the wood burner?

[.dsaavedra.]

not much at all. a little bit sticks to it but burns off in seconds.

[bilgerat]

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This stuff is great

[bilgerat]

I think I screwed up that link. Sorry.

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