Plain Lead Jighead vs. Painted Jig Head ?

[xperks22]

Jersey Coast, where can I get the UV ? Ive tried powder painting which is too much work to be losing the jigs fishing the reef. I bought some rustoleoum fluorescent spray paint that I want to use to spray the jigs. I tested it in the garage and didn't work im assuming its too cold to spray paint. The paint was literally running off the jig heads. Any ideas on spray paint that will stick ? or is it just the weather being too cold ?

[SplitShot]

I already use jigheads with squid skirts Mike, and they work fine but you guys got me curious on trying the UV coating this summer

[Sharkyispy]

Originally Posted by xperks22

Jersey Coast, where can I get the UV ? Ive tried powder painting which is too much work to be losing the jigs fishing the reef. I bought some rustoleoum fluorescent spray paint that I want to use to spray the jigs. I tested it in the garage and didn't work im assuming its too cold to spray paint. The paint was literally running off the jig heads. Any ideas on spray paint that will stick ? or is it just the weather being too cold ?

Realize you don't want to use powder paint but probably the best way to keep the paint on the jig . You can get a 2oz jar of the UV paint for $8 which will coat a ton of jigs for you....link below


http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/powder-...025033105.aspx

[tropics]

I think Tom has it in the store give him a call, he also has a black light box set up so you can see what your finished jigs look like.
Jersey Tackle
Brick, NJ. 732-451-1077

[makokeith]

I just got a lb of uv blast. My goal was to dip a lead jig fresh out of the melter to try and keep the shiny metal look. Didn't happen. The uv gave it a light lavender color. But that may not matter if the uv is as effective as they say. It does put a nice glossy finish on top of colored jigs though.

[xperks22]

Keith that looks pretty cool. I really like the 2 tone jigs in the background ! Airbrush ?

[tropics]

Originally Posted by xperks22

Keith that looks pretty cool. I really like the 2 tone jigs in the background ! Airbrush ?

Using powder paint, you get a heat gun Harbor Freight 2 salt shakers and you get do the 2 tone finish.

[xperks22]

Tropics, very nice !