Balsa Wood Crankbait Fix

[Shimano4Life]

Just wondering if anyone has a great fix for a balsa wood crankbait........I have a crankbait that is very, very dear to me. It has caught quite a few fish when I was in a pinch. Square-billed, but deflects so well that the paint finish only has teeth-marks from fish catches on it. Well, it only took one good bag on some rocks and now there is a round chip on the bait just above one of the eyes. It is cracked like an "bullseye", and there is a small indention. I don't believe the balsa is cracked, but is there something I can fill the indention in with that won't destroy the action of the bait? It is a Japanese lure I bought years ago and I don't think they are even available anymore. Any help would be appreciated.

Shimano4Life

[apb]

Mix up a little devcon, 2 ton, 30 minute epoxy and cover that area with a light coat. You can use an acid brush to apply it.

Andrew

[Shimano4Life]

Can u sand it?

[Bassky]

yes, with high grit sandpaper. If not satisfied with the finish put on another coat.
Bassky

[stratos294]

Devcon 2 ton would definatly be best and the strongest, you can use clear nail polish but it will eventually yellow. If the ding is not very deep just a couple of coats with a brush will work. Be more worried about sealing the the bait than filling it in. The epoxy will be dense compared to the balsa wood and compleatly filling in a deep ding will throw the action of the bait off. The fish wont notice the ding anyhow.

[bob46]

I saw balsa wood crank baits on ebay a couple of months ago. Try Dixie Marine in Cincinnati Ohio They may still sell these baits, I have been told they sell a lot of home made baits also. They have a show coming up I believe the first of the month with seminars Etc. they are a ranger boat dealer.