[makokeith]

My experience is,,,,,,,,,Spro's are not powder coated and suck, paint only last a few drops. Harbor freight PC sucks, it chips and flakes after it is cured and its too heavy for fluid beds. Protec is all I have used so far (besides HF) and it is easy to use and dents instead of chipping. The protec super glow white needs multiple drops in the fluid bed to get a good coat. I like to warm up my jigs in the oven for 15 minutes at 375 and then dip them. I also like to PC them asap after pouring so the lead does not oxidise. I just feel that adhesion will be best this way.

Tying sucks and I am still learning myself but you really need to pick through the tails to get good quality. I am close to you and get tails from ramsey outdoor, Fairfield tackle, and tight lines.

If you want I can send you some pics of my fluid beds. they only cost a few bucks to make and my kid goes to Lakeland so I can drop you off some filter material that works well for me.

Last thing I can tell you is be very careful, it is so addicting and fun that you could find yourself building a tackle shop in your garage and never spending time with the family...LOL And it is very rewarding catching fish on your jigs.