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Want to replace many of my front trebles on my cranks with red ones but do not want to buy the hooks and am hoping I can dye or paint them red instead. Any alternatives to buying new red hooks? How would a red permananet marker work, red nail polish, blade dip dye,,,,has anyone tried any of these alternatives,,,,if so how has the color held up on the hook?

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I've painted jig heads and home made panfishing ice jigs with nail polish + clear coat. Worked great and stands up quite well. Not sure how it would do on a hook, but no harm in trying (as long as you don't cover the points). Could always try a red piece of plastic, fur, feather or bead instead too.

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The paint will cause the barb on the hook to be ineffective. You can try using a red sharpie it is thin enough it would not affect the hook do it's job. Personally I would add a slash of red to the lure before I would tint the hooks.

 

 

 

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Red nail polish works, but they do not last long. I will try red permanent marker next time, it should last longer, but not as bright.

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Don't be so cheap and buy the red hooks....They are made of stronger steel and will last longer. I am a firm believer in spending my money once.

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All I know is I painted the front hook on my favourite Jitterbug red with nail polish once. I left the barbs exposed and painted the rest so as not to dull it.

 

Now it has a red, sharp hook. Oh , and it hasn't caught a fish ever since.

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I always take the red hooks off baits that come with them and replace with black. I don't know why, guess it's a confidence thing and I just don't like the look of them haha. Don't think it makes a difference 99% of the time.

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The only plus to red hooks is they don't rust. The colour makes no difference. Once you catch a pile of fish on them they turn gold, and you still catch fish!

 

Its nice that they don't rust though!

 

S.

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