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I am trying to solder hooks together but not having any luck. I just have a small iron I dont know if i am getting it hot enough or what the problem is. I really dont know much about soldering. any help will be helpfull.

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Kyle,

Definitely use flux. I use Oatley's Safe-Flo Silver, Lead Free solder. Just flux the part you want soldered and use a torch to heat it up. After a few seconds touch the part you want soldered with the solder and it should work well for you.

Benjamin

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I would be concerned about annealing the metal, destroying the strength of the hook.

It might be worth doing a destructive test comparison between the soldered and un-soldered hooks. Alternately, you could just let that once in a lifetime large mouth test it for you!

Try tissue paper, soaked in water and formed around the hook, just exposing the eye. This should keep it cool enough.

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