how they do this?

[ecduzitgood]

I have not been able to figure how this plug is thru-wired without using a tail wrap. I am considering opening it up to find out but before I resort to that I thought I would ask you folks. I have no idea who may have built it due to no markings anywhere.

[MAC]

They make the front loop and stick it through plug. Mark for total length and take it out. Make bend and flatten it out enough to fit over a nose grommet. Reassemble rear part of plug. When loop comes out the backside place nose grommet over wire then pry open loop with a scratch awl or center punch.

[MAC]

Could also be that the rear section was cut in half and re glued before painting. (a lot more work this way)

[ecduzitgood]

Thanks Mac! I would think the wire would lose strength but I suppose unless it's weaker than your line it shouldn't fail. Two part glue up is a time consumer for sure. Really was drawing a blank when I saw it.

[Flaptail]

Creek Chub Bait Co. was the company that invented that method of putting jointed plugs together. Along with thru wiring itself.

[ivanputski]

looks like a rhode island lures night stalker... I am usually wrong though