Fishing Glue
Product Review

My wife claims the redneck in me thinks duct tape will fix anything. When it comes to fishing, quick drying glues is a rednecks repair kit. From plastic worms to emergency rod repair, cyanoacrylate type glues, known commonly as super glue, have hundred of uses for the fisherman.

When the money is on the line during a tournament, glues can save time and money during a day on the water. Those dead soldiers on the bottom of the boat are repaired with a small drop of cyanoacrylate (CA) glue. Often fish hit the bait we have the least of in the boat. Repair the torn worms to keep the supply going. Senkos and other soft plastic baits slid down the hook affecting the action of the bait. A tiny drop of glue holds the bait in place on the hook allowing the angler to spend more time fishing than adjusting the bait. If you tie your jig skirts with thread and add a drop of glue, the need to adjust the skirt after the hook set is gone. This will add up to more cast in a day and more fish in the boat.

The first CA glue I tried was PRO's Soft~Bait Glue® (www.prosoftbaitglue.com). The product came in a nice plastic dispenser that keeps the glue from drying out. A pouch that holds the bottle goes on your belt for quick and easy access. The bottle comes with a small thumb tack that clears any dried up glue in the tip. PRO's Soft~Bait Glue® dries quickly and even dries under water. The product worked great on all my soft plastic baits and techniques.

Pacer Technology (www.pacertechnology.com) sent me several samples of their glues. Zap-A-Gap is a product that many fly tiers know. I recommend tying skirts on your jigs and applying a small drop of Zap-A-Gap to the wrap. The skirt stays secure all day and you spend time fishing, not adjusting your skirt. The green label is a thicker, slower setting glue great for the bench area. The pink label bottle is thinner, which makes it great for securing worms and repairing torn baits. Pacer offers an accelerator and a debonder, Zap Kicker and Z-End. The Z-end is great for removing dried glue and ungluing your fingers. Fishing, fly tying, and other hobbies are superb places for CA glue.

Like duct tape, glues have thousands of uses around the home and in the boat. There are a few basic tips that makes the use of these glues trouble-free. First, use the smallest amount as possible to do the job. CA glues are powerful but dry quicker and stronger the less you use. Next, avoid contact with your skin and other body parts. Believe me when I tell you that I have come across some strange cases in my years as a pharmacist. From accidental use as Visine™ Eye drops to gluing your fingers to something you do not want to be associated with, the glue should be used with care. Finally, fishing glues are made for use around water. Whether the water is salt or fresh, CA glues hold in wet conditions.

Give one of these fine products a try on your next fishing trip. Both goods worked on my boat and at my work bench. Keeping my plastic on the hook, tying skirts to the jigs, and repairing torn plastic are just a few of the uses. Save money on baits and save time on the water with cyanoacrylate glues.

About the author: Jeff Bruhl is a member of the Louisiana Outdoors Writer Association, pro angler, and a pharmacist. His website, www.marshbass.com, covers freshwater fishing across Louisiana and the gulf coast. Each Saturday morning between 5-7 am CST, a bass fishing report can be heard on the Outdoors with Don Dubuc Radio Show (www.dontheoutdoorsguy.com) on 870 AM from the New Orleans station. Jeff has made numerous television and radio appearances on shows like Paradise Louisiana, The Big Fish, and ABC26.com. From tips on youtube.com to weekly reports on his website, his articles and reports provide tips and tactics for bass anglers in the sportsman paradise. Jeff’s sponsors include Abu Garcia, Xpoint hooks, Bud Light, Louisiana Fish Fry Products, Power Pole, Stanley Jigs and Spinnerbaits, Skeeter, Dockside Marine, Rat-L-Trap, and Berkley. For more information about fishing in Louisiana, drop Jeff an email at jeff@marshbass.com.