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[hue-nut]

Where can a guy get  the powder paint from?

I would rather not order it from the states.

go on the Pro Tec website and check it out, they should also have some dealer lists as well. I picked up Chartruse, Orange, Pearl, and Pink from a supplier on ebay, bout $5.00 for each color and $4.25 for shipping. I also picked up an orange from Reaction, but they only had a color or two. Good to buy local, but sometimes local just does not have the selection that some larger tackle suppliers in the States have.

I am telling you though, you will not believe the quality of the paint finish that the Pro Tec has! it blew me away, just like a professional quality painted jig and it seems to be even more durable.

[Geff_t]

See if you can order them direct from Bent Rods site. I know he sells the prepoured ones in a bunch of different colours. The last time I was in the tackle shop they had them all.

[aquapaloosa]

I checked with bent rods and other specialty shops around Van and had no luck.
I have ordered them from the U S.
The dollar is pretty strong so that is not so bad.  It just takes a while to get that stuff across the boarder and other fees.

[hue-nut]

I checked with bent rods and other specialty shops around Van and had no luck.
I have ordered them from the U S.
The dollar is pretty strong so that is not so bad.  It just takes a while to get that stuff across the boarder and other fees.

what hooks and paint did ya go with?

[aquapaloosa]

I did find some paint in Canada but it was not pro tec and did not look very specialized so I went for some pro tec from the U S. Cabelas will not ship the paint accross the boarder and did not have pink. The price was the same but that who know what will happen with brokerage fees.  I always regret U S purchased when I get billed the fee.
The hooks I have ordered from Bent Rods.  They were nice folks.

Thanks for the help.

[hue-nut]

I was at Dave's in Lynden Wa, and he had most of the Pro Tec colors in.

[clarki]

who know what will happen with brokerage fees.  I always regret U S purchased when I get billed the fee.

Are you aware of the businesses in Blaine and Sumas where you can get US orders shipped to? You pay them a couple of bucks for receiving/holding it for you and then take it across the border yourself. If you have the time to travel down there to pick up the order it works well. Particularly if you are under the 24 or 48 hour tax exemption limits.

[aquapaloosa]

I live on the island so just popping down there is not an option.
I have heard of ways to avoid such fees or at least have more control of them but I do not shop down there often enough for me to actually pursue that.
Maybe it is time to look at that more closely with our stronger canuck dollar.

[younggun]

i've seen fish taken on lead heads, painted heads, and bead heads. I dont think it plays a huge role in if the fish takes the jig or not!

[hue-nut]

i've seen fish taken on lead heads, painted heads, and bead heads. I dont think it plays a huge role in if the fish takes the jig or not!

true, last year all I used was plain lead heads or Rod's brass ones. However, there are certain jig patterns where it is really nice to have the contrasting color of the head, not to mention patterns like egg sucker's. I will always paint mine now, cause its simple, and looks freaking mint!

[younggun]

other than the nightmare i dont think you need a painted head for anything. I just buy watev's i feel like tying on.

another days worth

[aquapaloosa]

Youngun... those are the bizomb!(awsome)

I really like the rubber legs one. 

[aquapaloosa]

This is not a jig but it is the only interesting photo I have for now.
This is one of my favorites that I fish often.

[younggun]

aqua did u enter the tying sessions rod was doing? he gives u the basics plus a bit more. I couldn't make it to hatch matchrs yesterday. So i did my own session at a buddies house.

send me an email, we'll talk.

[DavidD]

Found the Jig Tying session at Hatch Matchrs very informative over the weekend - both how to construct and how/when to use. 

And for the 5 bucks - got to tie me a couple of nice looking jigs if I do say so myself 

However - they will not be entering any 'beauty' contests... 

I now have an birthday gift idea for the missus