I use the foil duct tape used for furnaces, etc. I get mine at Menards, but I'm sure Lowes, Home Depot, etc., carries it also. It is adhesive backed, just peel and stick, whether over mesh for a scale effect, or flat on the bait. Cover with epoxy and start your paint scheme. TIGGER and FATFINGERS taught me how on another forum, I'm sure if you use the search you might find a tutorial on the subject.