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Slapped this Reef Runner boatside to get some weeds off and the tongue snapped off. Didn’t slap it hard at all.  Makes me wonder how this design will manage a big fish. .  Have caught lots of big eyes and Muskies on crankbaits where line attaches to tongue instead of body. Will epoxy this tongue in. Maybe should reinforce all my tongues before they break. 

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That used to happen to my Bagley B Flat lures when a big steelhead nailed them hard. They kept the lure I would get the lip back. Steelies don't like to be trifled with it seems.

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2 hours ago, OhioFisherman said:

I wouldn't think it would be as strong glued in with epoxy?

You’re probably right. I’ll do my best to repair  then crank on it before I use it. Would be stupid to lose a good fish over a weak lure. 

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I've done this... slapping too hard and too often. I finally changed when I found I was slapping so hard that I was opening up my swivels.

Now, if weeds don't come off after a couple mild slaps, I remove them manually. Really stupid on my part...if weeds didn't come off after a slap, I'd just repeat, with each slap getting harder. Talk about lazy.

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I have a pretty extensive collection of Jiggin Raps, sans tail piece. Unfortunately, the tail piece usually drops down into the ice hole when it falls off!

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3 minutes ago, Cleithrum said:

I suspect gluing it on or adding hardware will negatively impact the action. 

You might be right. Put 3 coats of 5 min epoxy on joint. Seems super strong. Will put in water and let you know. Stay tuned. 

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