Hey Fellas. After having a few issues with the sealing techniques suggested by a few different people, I decided to try a new technique. As far as I could tell, the biggest problem with waterproofing the plug is the penetration of the sealer of choice into the wood. I think my issues...

So just back from a trip to the Jersey shore, wish I had pix of cows, but I don't. Guess you gotta take the good with the bad. Took my latest batch of topwater pencils and bottles with mixed results. Seems to be my biggest issue is sealing, had a few that were clearly taking on water as the...

I've just sealed a few plugs (my first) with etex and ran a pipe cleaner soaked with etex through the through hole. My problem is that after sealing i use cut coat hangers to run through the plug and put em on the spinner. I'm sure that the coat hangers are going to seal themselves to the...

New Guy here and need a little help. I'm pretty much ready to start my first plug. I've gathered a bunch of information on sealing, primings, painting then clear or top coat finish. My questions are: 1. Sealing- I've picked up some Envirotex and will be using that. Is this good for the...

i am curious if vacuum sealing and refrigerating bunker and herring will result in a fresher/better fish catcher then brining/salting then freezing and thawing? anybody vacume seal their baits??