Is it ok to use a 2 part epoxy for gluing weedguards on jigs?

I use the Loctite Gel Super Glue, works great, has a small applicator that fits in the hole and is much easier than 2 part epoxy.

 

 

15 minutes ago, Jonny15678 said:

Is it ok to use a 2 part epoxy for gluing weedguards on jigs?

Yes it is OK. I use Devcon 2 Ton 30 minute epoxy. I personally like it better than Loctite gel Super glue. But either will do depends on what you are doing.

1 minute ago, cadman said:

Yes it is OK. I use Devcon 2 Ton 30 minute epoxy. I personally like it better than Loctite gel Super glue. But either will do depends on what you are doing.

Just re gluing a weed guard that fell out.

18 minutes ago, Jonny15678 said:

Just re gluing a weed guard that fell out.

Clean out the hole really good from the old glue. If you have Loctite-gel super glue, use that and let it dry for a day. You have a PM.

 

+1 for Loctite Gel Super Glue. Works like a charm. 

I used to use Devcon 2-Ton which i had bc of my crankbait painting but i have recently switched to the Loctite Super Glue Gel. Make sure you have cleaned out the weedguard hole as Cadman said. An 1/8 inch drill bit works well.

 

Devcon 2 ton works best but unless you are mixing up a batch to do a lot of jigs I use the Super Glue Gel like everyone else. I have never had a gel weedguard pull out in like 8 years of using it.

 

Allen

I used some Gorilla two part epoxy.  Tested it with pliers and seems to hold very well.

I've found a really good alternative.  Harbor Freight sells super glue gel.  I had some on hand the other day and thought I'd give it a try.  I glued in a couple weed-guards, waited a day and tested them with pliers.  I couldn't pull the guards out with the pliers, even to the point of destroying the guards themselves.  It's inexpensive and works great.  You get ten tubes for $3.74.  I just squeeze a small amount onto a paper plate, dip the guard in the glue and insert it into the jig-head.  It's not messy like regular super glue.

The Loctite Gel above works well but I've recently been tinkering with E6000 and I like that also.  Takes some practice getting the right amount applied to the guard before inserting it.  Tried the epoxy also, but definitely get 30 minute cure. The 5 minute will be frustrating if you plan to do many baits, as I found out.