danthefisherman Posted June 5, 2023 Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 I see a lot of baits with silicone tails and admit that the pros to using this material is quite appealing… My question is: does anyone know of a good, affordable adhesive that is compatible to fix the tails in place without using pins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azsouth Posted June 5, 2023 Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 Silicone's properties and elastic abilities do not allow for any permanent adhesion. Jinxd12 and danthefisherman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxd12 Posted June 5, 2023 Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 You may be able to "glue" the tail in using silicone instead of actual glue I suppose. Seems like a lot of work for not to many benefits with how easy a pin, or grooved install like a DRT bait are. danthefisherman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flaswimbaiter Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 I just got this glue and although I have not field tested it, I have tested it on spare baits where I tried to rip it off and it s solid. BUT I would also add a pin anyways just to be sure. I have been securing mine with just pins and have not had one come out yet. I got the glue to experiment with some other “appendages”. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09WMZLPVS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 danthefisherman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthefisherman Posted June 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 3 hours ago, flaswimbaiter said: I just got this glue and although I have not field tested it, I have tested it on spare baits where I tried to rip it off and it s solid. BUT I would also add a pin anyways just to be sure. I have been securing mine with just pins and have not had one come out yet. I got the glue to experiment with some other “appendages”. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09WMZLPVS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This is basically what I was looking for…please let me know how it performs on the field! flaswimbaiter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishinGang916 Posted June 10, 2023 Report Share Posted June 10, 2023 What silicone are you guys using? I've been searching for something easier to get than flex 50 from alumilite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flaswimbaiter Posted June 11, 2023 Report Share Posted June 11, 2023 I use this for making molds. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0977SZKPY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and this for the tails. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082TSMGD2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 the second one is softer and clear, but still durable. It does take a while to cure. I use silicone pigment to color them. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08F2MDY4Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 FishinGang916 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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