Glue for weed guards

[TrueSouth]

Looking for the best adhesive for weed guards? Anyone have a fav? Thanks

[fr8dog]

I just use 2 part epoxy. Tried super glue, but it "wicks" up into the fibers and makes them too stiff.

[TrueSouth]

I agree, the super glue is too thin. Thanks I will give it a try

[Andi Sanders]

Gorilla Glue

[TrueSouth]

I will try that too, seems the problem is usually with the smaller jigs like 1/4 oz arkie style because the cavity for the guard is really shallow. Thanks for the advice.

[jjpatton]

superglue gel formula does not wick either- works for me

[TrueSouth]

I have been using locktite gel and it seems to work well except on those 1/4 oz heads. Thanks

[tailchaser]

+1 on the 2 part epoxy.. I use the 2 hr stuff and a little blue painters tape to hold it in place until it dries... the 5 minute epoxy dries to quick to get more than 5 or 6 jigs done before you have to mix another batch, and i think when it dries it is too brittle... same with the super glues.. they are too brittle when dried...

[paulpus]

Why dont you just mold them in when you pour them?
Thats how I do all my jig heads, and I powder paint all that I make.
Paul

[TrueSouth]

Do you use the protective sleeve for the guard when you pour and cure them?

[paulpus]

I do not use the sleeves on my jigs when I cure them.
Paul

[tailchaser]

if you bake your jigs to powder coat them, you will have to sleeve the guard..
I have found it is easier to epoxy them in after the powder coat... even with the sleeve i manage to screw up a few when baking them...

[TrueSouth]

I think I will use epoxy after painting it makes tying the skirt easier. Thanks everyone for the input. I will post the results this week.