SDHflyfisher 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2004 i don't know never thought about it i could ask my friend he should know (yes i have friends for any of you smart asses that thought about saying something) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2004 oh come on we wouldnt dream of being a smartass.... SD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 10, 2004 Powder paint will work, & products like Spike-It Blade Dip that are used on spinner blades to change the colors will also work! Nail polish & other paints will work too, as has been said! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redneckshadrap 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2004 Use more lead and save the bead head for a rainy day. Billy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 12, 2004 blueing on brass? I'm curious too. Also, please with a little more info on the anodizing kit available ??? Lastly, what about the acrylic fabric t-shirt/tackle shop paint in the small craft store bottles? E-Z Body - is that the name of it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RodC 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2004 A hot fly for me now is the Hot beads by Spirit River. I have been putting them a Leech yarn Bugger and bumping along bottom. Catching Trout. The Hot Beads - Orange-- Rod Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2004 Dave you can get a anodizing kit from companys such as harbor frieght and other auto tool mail order companys for under $100,i have seen them as cheap as $50 and for doing small beads that size would be fine. i dont have a link off hand but i'll do a serach and tryin find out some more info on who carries them. SD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pintsize 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2004 Rather than paint your own beads , has anyone tried the Spirit River brite beads these are shipped with a baked-on enamel finish in various flourescent colors. These however need a bit of extra weight adding to the fly as they are not as heavy as traditional beads but the paint never comes off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 15, 2004 I guess what we're learning here is almost any place that sells tackle parts, like Cabela's and all the others, has these types of beads available. Steelie- Oh, THOSE catalogs - those would be the ones my wife throws into the recycle before I get home and I almost never see 'cuz she thinks they're a waste of time- doesn't matter if it's Sportsmans Guide or what- if I don't find them by rummaging, they're gone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 15, 2004 LOL Dfix. Sounds like my EXwife. LOL. She loved tossing out my magazines. Luckily, I would go through the recycle and dig them out. She finally got smart and started tossing them in with the garbage. At that time, having a Cabela's magazine covered in soiled baby diaper wasn't worth retrieving. But, always went to my Dad's to see what he had. lol. Yeah, I was beaten to punch. I know spirit river has them prebaked. I think Hareline Dubbin does too, will check. Will warn you about powdercoating. I do alot of it, since I tie jigs. You have to be REALLY careful using it. You have to heat up the bead heads, then dip. Problem is, it'll coat the opening of eye. If you aren't careful, breaking out the tip will also take off part of the layer of bead (have tried doing this on larger brass beads I wanted for making spinners). It's best to either buy them prepowdercoated, or get a good lure paint, like mentioned, and spray them. That way you don't have the pain of trying to keep hole clear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RodC 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2004 I use the Spiirt River Hot Beads. The Orange is good for trout right now.-- Rodc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
