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Care And Repair Of
Fishing Lures
by: Keith Lee
After buying or making the fishing
lures there is still the responsibility of taking care of and
repairing them so that they are always in good condition. This
requires some effort and time but is usually easy for the angler who
makes his own fishing lures.
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Since he makes them and puts them
together, he also knows how to take them apart and repair them. He
also has the tools and fishing lure parts necessary for such work. All
the tools required to assemble the parts and make the lures are
explained on his page at
http://www.make-your-own-fishing-lures.com/hand-tools.html.
Fishing lures in general do not require
much care when storing them in a home or shop. The best idea is to put
them into cabinet drawers or individual boxes so that they can be
found easily and can be kept dry. In humid climates or near the
seashore it is important not to expose the metal parts to the air;
otherwise, hooks will rust and other metals will corrode.
Fishing lures that have feathers or
hair should be kept in airtight containers so that moths and other
insects or small animals will not get to them. This |
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also applies to
new fishing lures that haven't yet been used. Lures which have been
used require considerable care if you want to get the maximum use from
them. Freshwater fishing lures usually require less care and repair
than saltwater ones.
In general, when examining any fishing
lure you have made or bought it's a wise policy to repair it if you
are the least bit doubtful about its condition. Repairing usually
means sandpapering the part of the lure body that is slightly chipped
and then touching up with a small brush, using enamels or lacquers.
Replace the hooks with new ones if they
are badly rusted. When doing this it is important to use the same size
and weight as the old ones so that the action of the fishing lure is
not changed in any way. If the damage is too bad and the lure cannot
be repaired, throw it away after salvaging any usable parts.
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It doesn't pay to take chances with a
fishing lure that is weak in any way. You may hook a record fish but
lose it if the lure is not dependable. Many anglers who buy their
fishing lures in tackle stores often use them until they fall apart,
before buying new ones. But if you make your own fishing lures you can
afford to use only those that are still in good condition. It is
better to be safe than sorry.
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