Hi MSD53X,

I use the finish nails also. I don't put eyes on too many pattens. I definitely do on the Thunder Creek style streamers. I use those little bottles of Testers model enamel paints. No particular reason except the stuff works and they don't take up too much space. I like to use yellow and black mostly. Red and yellow might be interesting. I should try some other color combos. The yellow/black combo is kind of borrowed from the Original Rapala minnow lures that are so effective.

Best regards, Dave S.