Repairing crankbaits.

[Hook N. Sinker]

The clear plastic bill on one of my favorite crankbaits broke last weekend. Any ideas how to fix it? The line is tied to a post there and, while holding, might break off.

[Dumroese]

A few years back I used to send my Rapals back and they would replace them for free...I also sent a letter of appreciation along .

I am not sure how other companies operate but I would try that or at least give them a call

[walleyeman830]

Last year I contacted Rapala and asked about the same thing, they said I could seed the broken bait back and that they would replace it. Replace my favorite crankbait!!! I don't think so, so they sent me extra lips to replace myself. A much better idea and no charge. :D

Hope this helps you out good luck on the water.

walleyeman

[Winterover]

You can purchase repacement bills for crankbaits from Jann's netcraft. They carry a large assortment of lure making parts along with rod blanks, spinner kits etc. Any time I need a part for a lure or anything to do with repairing equipment this is the first place I check. Their phone number is 1-800-NETCRAFT & their web site is www.jannsnetcraft.com

[sid_van]

Here's what the folks at Rapala told me... not particularly satisfying reply...:mad:

Sid: It is not possible to replace the lips. Sorry!

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[Wall-llard Willie]

They want to sell lures not fix them or help fix them. Where theres a will theres a way.