getting cranks to come apart

[jesse]

anybody know how to get crankbaits to come apart at the seam?

thanks

[BobP]

I think most plastic cranks are ultrasonically welded. I doubt there's any neat way to get them apart other than cutting or drilling them. On many products, the weld or glue seams are usually stronger than the underlying material.

[kellure]

No fancy way to do this that I'm aware of. You might try the wire hangers as a point of entry.

[SpoRoller]

The easiest way I know to get a crankbait to come apart is to slam it into your trolling motor when casting! However, the crankbait is not always guaranteed to split at the seams.

Seriously, I don't think there is a way to split them without cutting. Are you trying to add or remove something in the bait? Just curious........

[jesse]

my friend does it all the time to just about every crank he paints. he takes out the rattles and somtimes weights it from the inside to make a floating lure suspend or sink. he does it perfectly and puts the back together and it looks like nothing ever happened.

[savacs]

Well why don;t you ask him then! And tell us how does he do it!

[jesse]

i knew sombody would ask that, but i have not been able to get ahold of him for awhile. but as soon i get ahold of him i will let you know