FOIL PLUG

[Jigman]

Originally Posted by scottw

... I don't know about the weight thing, the single layer foil and epoxy don't even register on my scale, I didn't put anything under the foil, I just rubbed the pattern in and it held when applied over the epoxy then I rubbed the pattern out smooth in the eye area...used low tack tape to keep the mess down and the seams neat...I'd like to find an actual fish scale pattern in relief to copy, that would look nice...PEACE

The extra weight is more of an issue on smaller plugs. I do some 1/4 oz freshie plugs that are definitely affected by the extra weight of foil. Gotta watch how much lead I stick in them or the foil and extra layer of epoxy will sink a floater. I prime the plug, and then use a glue stick to hold the foil in place. Smooth out with my thumb nail or pen. You might find a scale pattern at a taxidermy place. I use the handle of a small tool that has a raised pattern on it for gripping. Makes a nice scale like pattern. I'll run this over the plug once the foil is smoothed out.

Jigman