boiling flukes

[86 ranger]

Has anyone ever done this? if so how long do you boil them for? I heard someone talk about boiling flukes to give them more action.

[R.D.]

I have heard that you boil water and dip the tail sections in to get them to straighten out......some of the Flukes and other soft jerkbaits have a tendency to curl while in the package.....especially if you've had them for a while and never used them...............Hope that helps

[Ouachita]

15-20 seconds of immersion in boiling water softens soft plastics enough to retrain the shape. Lay it out and bend back to normal, or deliberately bend a tail curl in.

Jim

[Luke]

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yep thats the only thing i have heard about them as far as boiling them

[20_lb_sack]

I've boiled a few crankbaits, but never any plastics other than straightening them as mentioned.

[looking4five]

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Boiled crank baits??
I've done the old cigarette lighter on the bill. But, never heard of boiling baits. What's it do?

[20_lb_sack]

Does a couple of things, either completely ruins them(usually) or swells them up just a bit for a different wobble.

[looking4five]

OK...I've learned my "something new" for the day....I'm done now...Thanks
I might give it a try with an old bait, or two. They definitely won't be Lucky Crafts!

[R.D.]

I dont think David does it to LC's either