Run&Gun Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 What do you guys do to clean the hook eye after powder coating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakehead Whisperer Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I've never tried this tool, but it's always looked intriguing. http://lurepartsonline.com/Online-Store/Fishing-Accessories/Jig-Eye-Buster.html I usually use an old hook and just jab at it (kind of dangerous.) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Jig Man Posted March 12, 2013 Super User Share Posted March 12, 2013 I have a Pop Snagger for cleaning out hook eyes on purchased baits. On my own powder painted baits I don't get paint into the eyes. I hold the hook with needle nosed pliers or hemostats covering the hook eye. That way no paint ever comes into contact with it and it stays clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman24 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 IF it is right after the powder paint dip, I use an old spinnerbait wire and poke through the eye. If it is after you bake, Take a paper clip and bend it out straight. Heat it up with a flame on your stove or butane torch to the point it becomes red. Immediately poke into the baked over eye. It will burn the paint right out. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith71 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 IF it is right after the powder paint dip, I use an old spinnerbait wire and poke through the eye. If it is after you bake, Take a paper clip and bend it out straight. Heat it up with a flame on your stove or butane torch to the point it becomes red. Immediately poke into the baked over eye. It will burn the paint right out. I 2nd that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Run&Gun Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 Right on I'll try that. Thanks for the advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwater4 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 What Gman said, X3. If you wait to long, its next to impossible without chipping the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willowblade Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Before you bake the powder paint, use an eyebuster to clean the paintout of the hook eye. All you need to dois put the eye of the hook under the pin and push down. Quick and simple. Eyebuster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soopd Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 After it is baked on I Heat up a metal ice pick and slide through eye. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted March 17, 2013 Global Moderator Share Posted March 17, 2013 I use a jig eye buster before they're painted, after they're painted a heated heavy duty trotline hook works best for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnybassman Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 IF it is right after the powder paint dip, I use an old spinnerbait wire and poke through the eye. If it is after you bake, Take a paper clip and bend it out straight. Heat it up with a flame on your stove or butane torch to the point it becomes red. Immediately poke into the baked over eye. It will burn the paint right out. In addition, I run the short 2" or so piece of wire all the way through the eye and out the other side. You always get that little ball of crud on the end of the wire, and if it is just a quick in and out that ball of crud just sticks back on the eye again. Some jigheads that I know I'm going to lose at a fast rate I don't waste the time curing, but after I clean the eye out I'm hit it with a torch quick to smoothen out the paint edges so it doesn't mess with the line. I have hit them with a torch after breaking the paint out after curing too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunkist Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Becareful using wire, hooks, etc. to clean the eye. It can leave a sharp edge that can cut your line or at least weaken it. Clean the eye before baking the head. After you paint it and before you bake it clean the eye with an exacto knife. Turn it back and forth in the eye a couple of times. It will easily flake off and this will prevent the paint from having a sharp edge because it will smooth out during baking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues19 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I just got an eye buster at Walmart for $1. I would look there. I have used nail clippers to chip off the paint as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanasbassfisher08 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I use a germil 0.32 works good and fastt no burning u or anything else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeaster2010 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I keep a 1/4 inch drill with a very small drill bit in it just for this purpose. It will clean out the eye no problem baked or unbaked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rooster Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I use an eye buster on crappie jigs but I don't know what type of paint these are or if its been baked or not. Works well on them though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridabassman Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 clean it out with a hook or pin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Here lately I have also used a torch tip tool. It works good because it is an angle and allows me to twist and clean different size eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdnoble84 Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 1/4 or 3/8 inch spade bit and hammer. On a piece owood, the jig on its side and hold the point of the bit in the center of the eye. Hit the end of the bit till it breaks through the paint. Only way ive found to work on baits once they are heat cured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User TOXIC Posted June 4, 2021 Super User Share Posted June 4, 2021 I have a buddy that supplies all of my Ned heads and he never has paint in the eyes. He must hang them by wire or something. For some others I have bought, I use a small hook like tool on my fishing clippers. Using another hook put too many holes in my fingers. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdnoble84 Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, TOXIC said: I have a buddy that supplies all of my Ned heads and he never has paint in the eyes. He must hang them by wire or something. For some others I have bought, I use a small hook like tool on my fishing clippers. Using another hook put too many holes in my fingers. ? Has to do with your panting process and the type of jig. I ussually dont have issues with mushroom type head but my poinon head jig is an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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