I use .064" which will be well over 500lb breaking strain, I don't use it for its high breaking strain but for the method of loop in the wire.
Hey guys,
Murph wrote: Good one, thanks for that! I'm going to have a go at applying some epoxy soon, do you have any tips in regards to that? Where do you get your EnviroTex from, how much should I expect to pay for it? |
*fisher* wrote: RAL... In your first picture you show a nice loop.. with the ends parallel... to my mind the strength is through the length of rod so could you not just use a long ali crimp.. crimped some 3 times to hold the ends together.. this, then inside the lure would not allow the short end to open... |
*fisher* wrote: wow...Thanks for that.. exactly, and even if one had doubts, two crimps back to back.. Also even leaving the long length straight with a loop below.. like a half circle.. whether this would affect the hook action ?? My original thoughts were the crimps would allow an easier insert into the lure being a fixed size.. The loop has to break.. or the short end has to open.. for a fish to be lost... and being inside a lure, pressure of the short end against the inside of the lure would be another reason to concur with what you say (even with no twists) |
Murph wrote: Thanks for the wire bending tip Real Appeal, that's a lot easier than what I've been doing. I'd be interested in seeing a how to from start to finish of a basic lure. I don't have a lathe or drill press or any fancy gear for that matter but I would still be interested to see these things in operation. It would also be good to know where to source decent components such as grommets and eyes etc instead of having to scratch around the garage for any old piece of junk that might do the trick. Painting and finishing off to get a really professional look would be good too. I assume you are air brushing your lures, not using the Bunnings spray cans that I'm on at the moment?? Cheers. |
Murph wrote: A natural wood stick bait and another larger one I am working on. I have no idea whether they will work or not but I've had a good bit of fun working on them |
Awesome Murph. I have just shaped one out of Cedar and looks so nice, I
don't want to paint it. Wouldn't think I need to seal it either being cedar. Nice working with wood again instead of the toxic
stuff I've been making jigs out of.
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xport wrote: Some nice looking lures and great tips there. What do you guys reckon the best wood to use is? I might give this a crack. |
Nice flying fish Murph
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