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Thanks to Spaceman for putting me on to buying jig heads in bulk from Busters in Huntsville...picked up some 100 1/16th oz #2 sickle head jigs this morning. I don't mind fishing them unpainted but some times I feel that chartreuse, red or pink on the head helps catch fish. I am looking for recommendations for I guess powder paint to paint some jig heads with....type, brands and places to purchase.
Thanks,
Flintcreek
I like the Pro-Tech paints. You can buy them at Cabela's or on line at a bunch of different shops. If you buy several colors the prices on line with shipping is your best bet.
Pro-Tec and my local tackle shop has it just as cheap as I can order it online for.
What they said. I also use an alcohol burner to heat heads before dipping. A whole lot easier than lighter. They have all kinds of these burners on ebay.
Good luck Flintcreek. I just use them plain. I did read a thread some time ago that baking in an "old" toaster oven cures and lasts longer than just heating the head and dipping. Not sure if this is truth or myth. Maybe someone like litewirehooker can give you some advice on what works best.
Love the powder dip paint.heat with lighter dip clean eyes out and put in toaster oven on 375 for 20min.looks good and last.
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That appears to be the successful means of making the paint more durable. Even though I don't do this. Thanks for jumping in.Quote:
Originally Posted by jim8861
I use a hot air gun to heat heads before dipping in powder. They are real cheap at Harbor Freight.
Here you guys go. This is a link to curing times and heat for different color powder paint. 350 good all around temp. The heating causes a chemical reaction that hardens the paint.
Pro Tec Powder Paint Cure Times and Temps Info Here. | jig makers | Texas Fishing Forum
My opinion only but I quit heating mine after painting seemed like a waste of time they held up just as good skipping that step.
Excellent info. Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by cray
Thanks guys I can't say it any better than Spaceman did "excellent info". I plan to check the 2 bait shops here in Decatur and then Academy and Cabela's for the paint. I would prefer to buy from one of the locals...if Busters had of had it today I would have picked up some to play with. I am down in my back so sitting around and working on my tackle is about all I feel like doing.
Flintcreek: Hope the back feels better soon. We should fish together as two old broken hopefuls:dono
Pro-Tech paints cost around $8.99 per 2 oz jar... I get my Black, Red, White and Yellow powder paint from Harbor Freight Store for $5.99 for 16 oz size containers. Take a 20% to 25 % off coupon and get it for $4.49 to $4.79 can't beat the price and works just as good as any other for jigs and blades... All other colors I order online...
Aight. JMHO...... I fished only red and chartreuse heads for many years. I hooked up with a guy only using plain heads and he out fishes me 3-1 most days. I went to plain and never looked back. He proved to me over a year that spike it tipped jigs are more important than head colors on our lake.
I never paint heads. Fish with some who do and they dont catch any more than I do. Also on Weiss you lose so many that it is a waste of time
Spaceman, I am hoping my back is getting better and I can go back to work Monday. However I have plenty of vacation and Saturdays are always open if you want to get together sometime.
BamaMan thanks for the information. I will try to get to Harbor Freight today with my 20% off coupon if the weather allows and pick up a color or 2 to try out.
X2. Plain lead heads only for me. Simple and easy.Quote:
Originally Posted by BAMA S
Sometimes I paint mine, if I don't have anything to do, I fish pink heads a lot , and unpainted also I can't tell a difference between the two. I guess it is what you have confidence in that makes the difference.