a beginner's tip for hanging plugs to dry - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Thumb-Burner · 01-15-2007, 09:01 AM

you got me on the free part.. but i got screw hooks with a long shank and they work at least as good as the hangers for holding the plugs..

but..

Rockfish9 · 01-15-2007, 09:31 AM

Seems the key to it all is to find a "system" that works best for you...

MY "system" revolves around a converted printer rack and my spinner, which sits on top...

The only thing left unchanged through the years is my sealing method, I still use BLO mixed 60/40 with mineral spirits, I use a 1 lb coffee container with lid ( it repaced the old steel one) the plugs go in the mixture, up to 6 at a time, using a chp brush I let the mixture run through the plug, I allow the plugs to soak overnight, I flip them in the morning before work and give the opposite end a 8 hour soak, they then hang on the rack ove4r a turkey basting pan by screw hooks, which are part of my "system" until I assemble the plug, I move the plugs from back to front on the rack so I know how long they have bbeen drying..

justplugit · 01-15-2007, 03:15 PM

You got more than one good system there RF9.

BTW- how many inches are you keeping the light bulbs away from the plugs on your dryer? If you don't mind, i may copy your system with a new spinning tub.

Rockfish9 · 01-15-2007, 03:30 PM

Justplugit,

Not exactly sure how far tr is, only a few inches at best..

My original set up had a shield over the bulbs, but i found this was not needed,and got in the way,seeing as i put on a thin coat of epoxy and there are very few if any drips...

I used the 40 watt bulbs because 60 was IMHO too hot, and 25 didnt give enough heat or light....

Copy it if you like, I posted it to help, I can take exact measurements if you want them....

justplugit · 01-15-2007, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockfish9

Justplugit,

Not exactly sure how far tr is, only a few inches at best..

My original set up had a shield over the bulbs, but i found this was not needed,and got in the way,seeing as i put on a thin coat of epoxy and there are very few if any drips...

I used the 40 watt bulbs because 60 was IMHO too hot, and 25 didnt give enough heat or light....

Copy it if you like, I posted it to help, I can take exact measurements if you want them....

Thanks RF9 i appreciate all your help.

I'll be using the your idea to modify the system i'm using now.
Posting your ideas is very much appreciated, and your plugs are awesome.