THE INSIDE STORY
The quality of our lures sets them apart from other similar products. Every
Fountain Lure performs exactly as it is supposed to. You know you are
fishing with the best when you choose our lures. Here's the part you can't
see: LEAD: just part of the process. Inside each Fountain Trolling Lure is a
perfectly shaped piece of lead. The "raw" product comes from
discarded lead flashing. The
pieces of lead are then melted down, the impurities skimmed off, and
the lead is then poured into molds. While we are required by law to label each lure regarding the lead
contained, it is encased within the resin head and has no
contact with the outside of the lure. The bigger the head the more lead we
use.
BRASS TUBING: Some of our trolling lures have jet heads while others have a
single tube through which the fishing line is passed. Only high-quality
brass is used in all of our lures. Each piece of tubing is hand cut
depending on the size of the lure head. The ends of the brass tubing are then
polished to make sure that there will be no snag which can cut the line.
RESIN: We use only the best resin when we pour it into a mold. It must be
clean and clear. When the resin is dry it is taken from the mold and allowed
to cure for about 5 days. It comes out of the mold in very rough condition.
After it is dried it is cut into the exact shape the finished lure will look
like.
POLISHING: This is the tough part and a highly regarded secret.
Polishing is
extremely time consuming. Very few people can really polish a lure
correctly. We invite you to take a hand made lure from someone else and place
it along side a Fountain Trolling Lure. Remember that the lure is used to
attract fish, and they are a lot smarter in their habitat than you and I. Good, clean, long
lines of flawless resin are a critical component of a lure that will attract
fish through a combination of perfect appearance and performance - every
time.
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