maybo Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bare foot wader Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 you can buy an air gun for fairly cheap, home depot probably, look at model building shops can't really say I've noticed any difference/increase in bits with red hooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I thought we were done with that red hook thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adempsey Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 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. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) 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. Edited June 13, 2013 by fishing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshS Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimsbylander Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 I've only changed to red hooks twice and both times needed bandaids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pics Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Maybo meet JoshS........problem solved.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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