merkexpress Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 Whats up SU? I have an interesting question for you all. I have no shame in admitting I am fairly new to the swimbait game so pardon my ignorance. I ordered my first set of WCZ citizens and I have been enjoying them so far. However, I noticed a some damage in the nose section of the bait and wanted to dab some mend it in there just for reassurance sake. When I added the mend it, it seemed to melt the plastic away and make it worse? I figured it just had to do with the plastic used to make the citizens so I attempted to repair of 8" hudd and the same thing happened?! Am I doing something wrong? I was able to "band-aid" the baits with gorilla glue, but I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89will15 Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 I've found that less is more with Mend it, same thing happened to me when I got started merkexpress 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socalswimbait Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 Mend it is not a glue. It’s doing what it suppose to. Melt the plastic. You need to dab it in torn area and then hold it together. If you don’t hold it it will split it more. It melts plastic and than allows the torn piece to bond back together if held together brushhawg1, Willluvstafish, collegebassin and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpoppabass Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 What he said. Won't ever see me questioning product performance. I don't like the fact it doesn't store well once opened. So for hudds I buy the micro doses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Cindrich Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 I have been using a battery operated solder gun for a few years now. They take take about 30 seconds to heat up and are a savior in pike infested waters. I will be replacing mine this year. I think it lasted for well over 3 years. Pays for itself quickly and I feel it is better solution than the glue like products we use. Here is the product I have been using https://www.amazon.com/Tooluxe-40420L-Cordless-Soldering-Spotlight/dp/B002GQCYUK 168 Rookie, dean_d, collegebassin and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasfishn Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 Never thought of that! Cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuranSD Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 I only mend it from the hook point on top of the bait. When you rig up a new one, stick a toothpick through the head where the centering pin and spring is and snip it on both sides as you would for a tail on a hardbait. it should hold up better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevro1et Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 10 hours ago, David Cindrich said: I have been using a battery operated solder gun for a few years now. They take take about 30 seconds to heat up and are a savior in pike infested waters. I will be replacing mine this year. I think it lasted for well over 3 years. Pays for itself quickly and I feel it is better solution than the glue like products we use. Here is the product I have been using https://www.amazon.com/Tooluxe-40420L-Cordless-Soldering-Spotlight/dp/B002GQCYUK There's a video somewhere of Manny Chee using a brazing torch and a metal spatula or butter knife (can't remember exactly) to do repairs on a Battles Shad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low&Slow Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 8 hours ago, chevro1et said: There's a video somewhere of Manny Chee using a brazing torch and a metal spatula or butter knife (can't remember exactly) to do repairs on a Battles Shad. Lol dabber kit thebeardedbassman and Efrain 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfk9 Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 Back in the day, early 2000’s when I first began fishing mission fish, prior to using “glue” of any variety the the heated butter knife trick saved many bait!!! ... michel.... Go Fish!!! 168 Rookie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevro1et Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 On 3/22/2020 at 2:52 PM, chevro1et said: There's a video somewhere of Manny Chee using a brazing torch and a metal spatula or butter knife (can't remember exactly) to do repairs on a Battles Shad. found it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low&Slow Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 all the people who dont smoke weed like wtf is that thing lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevro1et Posted March 30, 2020 Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 (edited) On 3/29/2020 at 11:48 AM, Low&Slow said: all the people who dont smoke weed like wtf is that thing lmao The implement actually looks like a metal spatula used in chemistry labs, aside from the ghetto prison shank tape wrapped handle... we always used butter knives with the torch for recreation. Edited March 30, 2020 by chevro1et Low&Slow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low&Slow Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 22 hours ago, chevro1et said: The implement actually looks like a metal spatula used in chemistry labs, aside from the ghetto prison shank tape wrapped handle... we always used butter knives with the torch for recreation. Ya im sure hes doing chemistry alright lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basssavage24/7 Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 (edited) I've started using Red hot pvc glue from the hardware store it's like $19.99 for a 32oz bottle vs $12.99 for a 1oz bottle of mend it Edited March 31, 2020 by basssavage24/7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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