Stick-On Eyes

[BigBassin144]

Picked up some stick-on eyes for my Poison Tail jigs and they look great, but don't stick well...

A dot of superglue under them seems to work, but it leaks out and gets on the head and my fingers. The last couple I've covered with as thin a layer as I could of Devcon 2T, but it is a lot of work and there's still a lot on the head. So what do you guys use to keep them on?

[cadman]

I currently only use Devcon 2 Ton and E-tex. I cover the entire jig which works for me and adds protection for the jig as well.

[River Rat316]

Yep, no real short cut here, and believe me I have tried them all, I am currently still glueing and then coating with an epoxy after wards, and I do thousands of jigs and spinnerbaits a year with eyes. If you want your eyes to stay on for longer than a few fish or casts even this is the only way to go.

[jbass]

I currently use the 3D stick-on eyes on my crankbaits and cover them with Devcon when it's time to put the finish on the bait.

[jwfflipper]

Clear finger nail polish ...(hard as nails brand) works well

[backwater4]

Devcon works well, as does the Components Systems clear coat. Like the others have said, there is no real easy way. I normally make sure the eyes are good and covered. If the ends are up a little, they come off easy.

[jbass]

I also drill a seat for the eyes if you will. This gives the appearance of a real eye. I've found if there is a small void under the eye after adding the epoxy an air pocket will form and it won't seal properly. There will be a small pin hole next to the eye where it has off-gassed. So if you use this approach for seating eyes on crank baits be aware of this situation that could occur.

[BigBassin144]

Thanks guys! I'm gonna give a couple more things a try. My main problem right now is that the Devcon 2T is pretty thick and I tend to get too much on the eyes. I'll keep giving it a try. I'm sure it will get neater the more of them I do.