Sean Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 Hello, so I have a Gan Craft 178 Jointed Claw that I bought from Tacklewarehouse a little over a month ago. I only used it 3 - 4 times and the front body is full of water now. I cannot seem to find any Gan Craft U.S customer service contacts. Does anyone know how to get into contact with them or has gotten in contact with them? Should I just contact Tacklewarehouse? Drill a hole and plug up the swimbait? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loudsplashbassn_ Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 Could always dry it out and super glue the crack . maybe tackle warehouse but dont know if they can help you much sounds like you did the damage yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted June 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 I tried looking for cracks where water has entered but haven't found any. There is still a lot of water inside the bait but its not leaking it out at all. There's no damage besides slight hook rash from use. I'm going to contact TW and see what's up. Thanks for the reply! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary m Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 probably coming in from the line tie hang it it will come out if you shake it hard little will come out then you know where its coming in a little epoxy will fix it my k9 did same all good now DrewManFishing and Sean 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaddaddy1979 Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 Get a heat gun put it on high . Then make light passes with it you want too be 2 maybe 3 inches away from your bait make sure I repeat !!! make sure too not stay in one spot too long with the heat gun it will melt your bait if in one spot to long eventually the water will turn into gas you will start too see it bubble we’re it’s cracked repeat till all the water is out .hope this helps if you still need help don’t hesitate to message me !! Good luck !!! Sean, gary m, _freddyroots and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikLaw1 Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 Dry it out, Devcon 2 Ton FTW! marc626 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass the east Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 Same happened to both of mine. They work well but for that reason I started fishing resin baits Sean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mgreene6513 Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 You probably have a small hole where the line tie is. Any one of the repair ideas listed will work to fix it. JB Weld water weld putty sticks work well too. You can put it in front of a dehumidifier for a while or in the oven on the warm setting to get the water out faster. Good luck! Sean and gary m 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolitudeX Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 I have the exact same issue with one of my 178s. Please let me know if you solve it. Shaddaddy1979 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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