Powder painting is easy! Who knew?

I've always been intimidated about making my own lures, especially because of the painting. I guess I always thought it would be hard and/or messy. But in preparation for coming down to Albion I knew I would need to make some jig heads if I was going to get exactly what I want. Strangely enough, 4oz red or brown shad head jigs aren't real popular for trout fishing in the tackle shops here in Idaho! 

So for just a few bucks paid to WildernessHunter for 24 jig heads, $5 in powder paint and $3 in 3d molded eyes I have 6 4oz jig heads in brown, 6 4oz jig heads in red, 6 3oz jig heads in brown, and 6 3oz jig heads in red. Awesome!

That's what I want to do with the jigheads that I got from Brian too Jay. I just need to do a little research of where to buy my materials.

Jedmo

That's what I want to do with the jigheads that I got from Brian too Jay. I just need to do a little research of where to buy my materials.

Jedmo

I bought the powder paint and eyes from Cabela's since we have one just a few miles away. But, there in the bay area I'm sure there are places that sell the materials. I seem to remember Discount Mart Bay Tackle in El Cerrito carrying some supplies, or I'll bet Hi's would have what you need.

See you in a couple weeks! 

Harbor Freight has white, black, red, and yellow powder paint.  Five dollars a pound.

That's what I want to do with the jigheads that I got from Brian too Jay. I just need to do a little research of where to buy my materials.

Jedmo

I bought the powder paint and eyes from Cabela's since we have one just a few miles away. But, there in the bay area I'm sure there are places that sell the materials. I seem to remember Discount Mart Bay Tackle in El Cerrito carrying some supplies, or I'll bet Hi's would have what you need.

See you in a couple weeks! 

those look nice!!  red is one color i have yet to use  =  Why?   

    and yes Jedmo,,,they do carry some, call them first for what colors they have on stock.

yep...harbor freight is the place. only a few colors but can't beat the price. I even make a float bed. but I actually think dipping them is faster