VMC Hook Eye Epoxy?
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2020 9:44 am
Does anyone have a good idea as to what VMC uses for their hook eye epoxy? I'd like to get my hands on some.
I keeps the line from getting caught in the gap at the hook eye. Your line will often break when your knot rolls to the bottom of the hook eye and rubs against the end of the wire in the hook eye loop.
This works fine, Jeff. I've also used gel super glue, then sprinkle a little baking soda. It will harden as smooth and as hard as glass almost instantly. It can even be filed and ground down after hardening. A buddy uses this combination to repair chips and cracks in the carbon fiber blades of his drones. I've also used it to repair a cracked carbon fiber handle.JBcrankaddict wrote: ↑Sun Dec 06, 2020 10:37 amI’ve always used some of the 5 minute Loctite epoxy. Holds great and no more broken knots.
That’s a great mix, sounds like it can be used for all kinds of stuff. I use it to repair old lures before paint and cracked/chipped lips on hardbaits.hoohoorjoo wrote: ↑Sun Dec 06, 2020 4:49 pmThis works fine, Jeff. I've also used gel super glue, then sprinkle a little baking soda. It will harden as smooth and as hard as glass almost instantly. It can even be filed and ground down after hardening. A buddy uses this combination to repair chips and cracks in the carbon fiber blades of his drones. I've also used it to repair a cracked carbon fiber handle.JBcrankaddict wrote: ↑Sun Dec 06, 2020 10:37 amI’ve always used some of the 5 minute Loctite epoxy. Holds great and no more broken knots.
This sounds good, I'm looking for a smoother finish. My super glue and 5 minute epoxy runs aren't usually too smooth. I wonder if VMC spins the hook on a machine, like a rod that has just been built.hoohoorjoo wrote: ↑Sun Dec 06, 2020 4:49 pmThis works fine, Jeff. I've also used gel super glue, then sprinkle a little baking soda. It will harden as smooth and as hard as glass almost instantly. It can even be filed and ground down after hardening. A buddy uses this combination to repair chips and cracks in the carbon fiber blades of his drones. I've also used it to repair a cracked carbon fiber handle.JBcrankaddict wrote: ↑Sun Dec 06, 2020 10:37 amI’ve always used some of the 5 minute Loctite epoxy. Holds great and no more broken knots.
I just have too many Gammy's to not look for a more economical solution that replacingDavidSA wrote: ↑Fri Dec 25, 2020 2:12 pmcall me stupid
but I just use the VMC hooks. that they won't let my braid loose is why. started about 3-4 years ago. I use the heavy duty for about everything plastic
I think I have landed 3 of 4 double digit bass on these babies so can't find a reason to go another direction