Hey Bob,

Try lead tape as well. You can cut it into thin strips with a razor blade or a disc type paper cutter. (and I mean thin, like the diameter of the hook shank). Now you can layer it on the botton of the hook shank or on the sides and build up a nice body but keep the weight on the bottom side of the hook. You can create nice tapers this way as well if you keep using shorter and shorter pieces..

Or I will lash your standard round lead to the sides of the hook as well. Cut the ends at an angle to aid tying in. (sorry, was never a fan for winding lead on, too many types my thread would get caught or nicked in the wraps).

Jeff