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.
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 this page about hand tools.
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 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.
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.
Keith Lee is a practical, do-it-yourself angler and owns
www.Make-Your-Own-Fishing-Lures.com , an info-packed website on
making fishing lures. Learn how to make fishing lures at Make
Your Own Fishing Lures and use it as your trusted guide on home
made fishing lures.
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