Giving life to Lures

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Giving life to Lures

#1 Post by George »

I was talkin about lures a while back and how after one trip the plugs can get really damaged and chipped to bits. I think it was wes who suggested some substance to coat them in. Can you remember does anyone have there own tips?
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#2 Post by DAMIEN »

hi george you can get a substance called plastic kote it revives your lures
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#3 Post by Fish-on »

Is that Plasti-Kote clear varnish? If it is, you can buy it at B&Q or Woodies.
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#4 Post by nige »

would nail varnish do the same thing? If so borrow some from the wife r girlfriend(without them finding out)
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#5 Post by DAMIEN »

its a powder substance you have to mix with other chemicals but it also comes as a varnis aswel
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#6 Post by guest1 »

or heat and dip powder coating.
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#7 Post by George »

Do you have any of that powder-kote stuff damo?
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powder kote

#8 Post by DAMIEN »

no sorry george.just read bout it in a mag.u should be able yo buy it at the fishinf show at swords

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