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Jigs, Spinnerbaits and Sinkers => Painting and Finishing Lures => Topic started by: Coosa Redeye on 01/30/21 08:09 UTC

Title: Heat Shrink
Post by: Coosa Redeye on 01/30/21 08:09 UTC

I powder paint all my jigs and chatterbaits. In order to keep the hook eyes, etc. free of paint, I use a small piece of heat shrink. Takes a little extra time, but the hook eye will be completely clean.

Title: Re: Heat Shrink
Post by: ctom on 01/30/21 08:18 UTC

Several members here use the shrink tube for keeping the eyes open but its always a great tip for those just starting out on powder painting. Myself I paint a ton of smaller heads and use a forceps to hold the eyes to keep paint out. Works super good.

Title: Re: Heat Shrink
Post by: Coosa Redeye on 01/30/21 08:37 UTC

Here's a sample of my end results.

Title: Re: Heat Shrink
Post by: Lines on 01/30/21 14:53 UTC

Those are awesome Coosa Redye. Coosa, as in river?

Title: Re: Heat Shrink
Post by: Coosa Redeye on 01/30/21 18:04 UTC

Thank you.
And, yes, as in Coosa River. Love to chase me some Coosa Spots.

Title: Re: Heat Shrink
Post by: Lines on 01/30/21 18:41 UTC

We live near the Coosa below Weiss Lake.

Title: Re: Heat Shrink
Post by: Coosa Redeye on 01/30/21 19:56 UTC

We live a bit west of Gadsden. I fish tourneys on the Coosa often. Weiss is my favorite Coosa lake.

Title: Re: Heat Shrink
Post by: Lines on 01/30/21 20:37 UTC

Cool. I don't fish tournaments, but maybe we'll run into each other sometime. Moved here about 6 months back.

Title: Re: Heat Shrink
Post by: Lines on 01/31/21 08:56 UTC

What color did you use for the jigs in this post?

Title: Re: Heat Shrink
Post by: Coosa Redeye on 01/31/21 09:08 UTC

Pro-tec Green Pumpkin

Title: Re: Heat Shrink
Post by: Lines on 01/31/21 09:11 UTC

That's what I was thinking. Thanks!

Title: Re: Heat Shrink
Post by: bassinfool on 02/01/21 14:22 UTC

Quote from: Lines on 01/30/21 18:41 UTC

We live near the Coosa below Weiss Lake.

My parents live on Lay Lake and it is where I spend a good chunk of my free time.  If you ever find yourself up that way give me a shout.

Title: Re: Heat Shrink
Post by: Lines on 02/01/21 14:44 UTC

Hey bassinfool, where is Lay Lake located in relation to Weiss Lake?

Just did a search, it's below Logan Martin?

Title: Re: Heat Shrink
Post by: bassinfool on 02/02/21 08:34 UTC

Quote from: Lines on 02/01/21 14:44 UTC

Hey bassinfool, where is Lay Lake located in relation to Weiss Lake?

Just did a search, it's below Logan Martin?

It is a little southwest from Weiss in central Alabama.  Yes, below Logan Martin.  My parents live around mid-lake on the main river outside of Peckerwood Creek, but I grew up on Waxahatchee Creek which is on the deeper southern end of the lake.  Lay gets a fair amount of fishing pressure but it is still a good fishing lake, can just get tough at times.  Big spotted bass and healthy largemouth population as well.