Evergreen Flat Force Leaking

[reason162]

This is on a sandy bottom, zero rocks around - after 2 or 3 fish.

Is there a fix? Where is the water coming in...the hook hangers?

[dragon1]

Well, that sux! I just got three in today!

[Jeffbro999]

Usually going to come in around the hangers. Sometimes they twist just a little and cause that.
Seams could be an issue on cheaper lures but don't see that being a problem with Evergreen.

I seal all hook hangers on the lures I paint with Thin CA glue and haven't had any leaks reported. Pour some in a small container, bend the tip of a paper clip to 90*, dip in the glue and use it to apply without making a mess. If there's even a hairline crack it will draw it in and seal it.

[bronzefly]

I've beat the heck out to the EG Flat Force cranks since they released them. I've never had a water intrusion issue with them after so many fish catches, banging off wood, rocks, etc. I'd suspect a manufacturing defect here as mine have been fantastic and highly productive.

[hoohoorjoo]

Toothy critters will puncture cranks and cause water intrusion, as well.

[reason162]

I'd suspect a manufacturing defect here as mine have been fantastic and highly productive.

Yeah I am literally swimming these in open water and maybe skimming over sand, and this being a new bait I suspect definitely a manufacturing defect. Does Evergreen have a form to fill out like MB does?

[bronzefly]

I'd suspect a manufacturing defect here as mine have been fantastic and highly productive.

Yeah I am literally swimming these in open water and maybe skimming over sand, and this being a new bait I suspect definitely a manufacturing defect. Does Evergreen have a form to fill out like MB does?

I talked to Daiwa. You'd need to send it to them with a copy of your receipt showing it was purchased new from an authorized US dealer. They said they typically inspect them to verify the manufacturing defect, and if found defective, they will replace the bait for you.