I just spent another 9.00 on two bags of Horny Toads and on the way home I thought about trying to repair the head split with a lighter. I used a paper clip to spread it apart to melt the inside first and it seemed to work.

I tried a search but came up dead on the subject.

Will this work for a few fish?

I used a candle flame for years to do that plastic repair job.  You can even weld different ones together.  They hold pretty good.

I finally bought a Power Zap so I could use it in the boat.

I searched Google and saw the Power Zap, I thought it may be a scam.

For really detailed and small repair jobs, I light a candle and heat up a needle over it for a while.  The needle gets hot enough to melt the plastic precisely where you want it and you can use it accordingly.  I use broader objects for larger scale repair jobs (i.e. a small screw driver I don't really use or something like that)

You bet it will work.  You can really customize your plastics with a little imagination and a Bic.

On a larger scale, a lot of muskie fisherman fix their Bulldawgs with a blowtorch.  You'll find a blowtorch in dry storage on most boats here in the northwoods.

Wow, I got to try it. I go thru a pack of Super Flukes in 1 to 2 days because they always tear at the head when a bass hits 'em

yes , u can repair plastics with a lighter

if u worry for the smell of the burned plastic apply a scent like megastrike

I have been leaving the Toads on the floor of the boat, I probably have 15 or so that I can probably repair. I have trashed any that have the legs torn off though. I definitely need to use a micro-torch or a candle to have both hands free.

I wonder if it will work for holding on jigs. Im a big rc plane flyer so Ive got many RC plane things to try. Could you put a plastic grub or something on the jig, then melt the jig alittle and have the jig stick to the hook? I have problems where fish crab the tail and slid the grb off the jig.

I've also been repairing senkos and creature baits for years.

When they get too spent (beyond repair) I customize new baits like putting 2 creature heads together or making a really long senko

^^^

Can you post some pictures of your creations?

When I posted I did not even consider modifiying baits, I was simply looking to prolong the life of the 1.00 baits that only last a few days or fish.

yeah i've made some really crazy and big baits out of several torn up baits.

i prefer to use a wood burning tool instead of a heated piece of metal. i find it much easier cuz the wood burner never cools off like a heated paperclip would.

you can buy wood burners at wal mart for 8 bucks. i dont think they have battery powered ones though, mine plugs into the wall.

Does the plastic stick to the wood burner?

not much at all. a little bit sticks to it but burns off in seconds.

Go to [ftp]www.prosoftbaitglue.com[/ftp]

This stuff is great

I think I screwed up that link. Sorry.

Try again www.prosoftbaitglue.com