09-29-2005, 07:58 PM
[cool][#0000ff]You have to heat the lead to the point that it will melt the powder without turning the lead into liquid too. Some guys use a wire rack in the oven. Others buy a cheapie toaster oven at a yardsale (or DI) and that works fine too.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Powder paints make great durable coatings, but they require extra steps and they usually leave a hard coat in the hook eye that needs to be removed before you can tie on your jig.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]As with all things, it is a matter of personal preference. They are coming out with more and more colors and glitter coatings.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I think I will stick with my stuff and my recipes. The fishies seem to like them just fine.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Powder paints make great durable coatings, but they require extra steps and they usually leave a hard coat in the hook eye that needs to be removed before you can tie on your jig.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]As with all things, it is a matter of personal preference. They are coming out with more and more colors and glitter coatings.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I think I will stick with my stuff and my recipes. The fishies seem to like them just fine.[/#0000ff]
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