Shad dart making

[chris7026]

Recently i have started making shad darts due to not being able to find the proper size and colori want in the local tackle shops and when i do they are nearly a buck a pc, then almost scared to toss the lttle feller arond the brush when perch fishing, i don't know how many of u target white perch wit shad darts and tiny minnows but when the bite is on u run thru shad darts rather they eat the hair off or loose in the snags....

Any way my question is how to u tip them..? i use pro tech powder paint for base layer but when i try and tip with the powder paint it is rough looking sure it will catch fish just fine but i am just not happy with it...

i tried powder paint for the base and vinyle for the tiping but for some reason the vinyl paint just does not get hard , it isn't tacky but i am able to peal it of with my finger nail very easy like it just isn't sticking to the dart...

any ideas ..? do any of u guys or gals mess with painting lures?

[ES Fisherman]

If the vinyl is peeling off try to scuff up the surface with a piece of fine grit sandpaper before applying it. Just an idea but it might work.

[bignose]

If using the powder paint, tip them with powder paint. You should have the dart hot enough, or carefully reheat them. Bake for 15 minutes at about 350. A cheap old toaster oven works well for this, and won't have you scraping stuff out of your oven-found out the hard way.

I paint all of my darts with vinyl. One coat of white, followed by a color coat and then a tip color.

Be sure to be in a well ventilated area, both when painting with vinyl and pouring the lead.

[NIGHT NURES]

Test

[fishon81]

I use a pipe cleaner around the hook instead of hair.

[Jim C]

Tip with red vinyl plaint, then use a vinyl sealer after your done red tipping.
The sealer after it cures will hold it in place

[DAFFYDUCK]

I have been making and selling shad darts for 40 years now. I have tried every which way to make them and i use vinyl paint, first coat white and then the color and then dip the heads. I use a brush for white and the body color. If you need help you can call me for questions 717-244-6602 i sell the darts for .40 each and i make 30 different colors thanks john

[Gdragon]

I have been making and selling shad darts for 40 years now. I have tried every which way to make them and i use vinyl paint, first coat white and then the color and then dip the heads. I use a brush for white and the body color. If you need help you can call me for questions 717-244-6602 i sell the darts for .40 each and i make 30 different colors thanks john

Do you have a website, Duck?