Hey Kevin try a #2 Sickle hook next time. Youll be hooked LOL.

And as far as painted or unpainted I dont think it matters too much but I do like to keep a broad assortment of 1/32,1/24,1/16,3/32,1/8 and the latest and greatest for one hand vertical jigging while deep and a tightline is nessessary 1/4 Oz (Panman gave me these now I keep one rod rigged with em for dipping deep structure)