Glue for soft lures is an essential accessory for any lure angler. When your lure of the moment starts to deteriorate, having some glue close at hand is never useless. Here are our tips and recommendations for choosing your soft lure glue and using it wisely.
Our article in brief:
Glue for soft lures is an essential accessory for all lure anglers. Here are the key points to remember:
- The choice of glue A glue cyanoacrylate provides a fast, powerful bond for your soft lure
- Application Dampen your lure slightly. Wipe it dry and apply the glue
- Conservation Store your glue vertically in a cool, dry place.
- Customisation : Pigments can be added to create unique lures
- Precautions Glue in a well-ventilated area. Also leave to dry before using your soft lure again.
Choosing the ideal glue for your soft lures
Our experience has taught us that essential qualities glue for soft lure are as follows:
- Powerful, fast bonding
- Easy application
- A tube that won't clog
- An affordable price
- A glue that does not melt the lure over time
- A glue that does not completely harden the lure
Taking these criteria into account, the cyanoacrylate adhesives or "super glue", stand out for their effectiveness.
Here is a comparative table of the products that caught our attention:
| Features | Flashmer Special Fishing Glue | Fiiish Glue Tube | Loctite Super Glue-3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setting time | Virtually instantaneous | Very fast | Snapshot |
| Resistance | Strong | Very strong | Extreme |
| Anti-obstruction plug | Effective | Standard | Highly effective |
| Price (for 10g) | 4€€ | 9,90€ | 7€ |
As you will see from our tests, price is not always synonymous with quality. Some more affordable adhesives can offer perfectly satisfactory performance when it comes to repairing your soft lures.
Application techniques for optimum repair
Here's our tried-and-tested method for repairing your soft lures with glue:
- Surface preparation Clean the area to be glued.
- Light humidification This accelerates the setting of certain cyanoacrylate glues.
- Precise application Apply a small amount of glue. Remember, less is more!
- Hold in position Hold the parts to be glued together for a few seconds.
Tips for extending the life of your glue
The durability of your adhesive is just as important as its effectiveness. Here are a few tips on how to keep your adhesive in top condition:
- Vertical storage Always keep your adhesive upright to avoid leaks.
- Cleaning the cap Always wipe the nozzle clean before closing to prevent it from clogging.
- The right environment Keep your glue in a cool, dry place.
Don't forget that glues for soft lures often contain powerful solvents. We therefore advise you to use them outdoors or in ventilated areas. After application, we also recommend, if you have the opportunity, letting the decoy dry for a few days. This will allow the solvent odour to dissipate before fishing with your lure.
Use glue to personalise your lures
Repair is just the beginning of the possibilities offered by soft lure adhesives. The most creative anglers use these products to personalise their baits. Here are a few innovative ideas:
- Brush application For a precise, controlled finish.
- Using an airbrush For a professional, uniform finish.
- Addition of mother-of-pearl and pigments To create unique and attractive lures.
