First off, thanks for putting all of this in one place! I am having so much fun and success making my own lures. If only I could have made some of these while I was growing up in Musky country. It has turned my fly tying desk into a "fly tying" room.
I've got a couple questions:
I've been having a blast decorating my plugs with Sharpies markers but am having a problem with the spray on clear coat making the sharpies run and smudge. What do you suggest for a clear coat? Does anyone make a UV gloss clear coat....extra deadly?
Can the clear alumilite be dyed at all?
Can you use microballons with the clear?
If not, is there a way to make clear top water?
Is there one good website to order all the hooks and split rings and things?
Is there a good saltwater hook out there that won't break the bank?
Wow, that's a ton of free information I'm asking for.
Here's a form of payment: October New Moon in northern Wisconsin
Thanks again!
-Bob