Coloring jig heads with a sharpie?

You couldn't put enough ink from a Sharpie on a jig to be toxic to a fish of any size. The ink is even less of a threat than the lead in the head of the jig or the paint that was used to cover it. I am uncertain as to why so many new fishermen mistakenly believe that everything we put in the water poisons the fish as if lead sinkers dissolve somehow, and inks, paints, stains, and dyes on a lure can somehow accumulate to such a degree that they will ultimately poison the fish that are unfortunate enough to swim anywhere near them. There is NO evidence to prove that ANYthing we use to paint our lures (or our boats) presents any kind of threat to fish and wildlife who use the waters of lakes and streams. To paint the heads of unfinished lead head jigs, I recommend some of the really exotic pearl colors found in the cosmetic department of most drug stores or larger department stores like Wal-Mart. Check out the selection of fingernail polishes for a great choice of color options. Then, if you need to, use the Sharpie to add features like eyes, mouth, gills, etc. It works for me, and the fish I consume regularly show NO signs of chemical poisoning. Neither do I! Go for it!