Mike Ediger
WFF Supporter
I use the AJ coverts as well and haven’t had any problems. But like you, Love the look of the black finish. When I’m tying realistic chironomids without bead heads I’ve always hated the chrome hook coming out the tail. It just looks wrong. In reality the dark nickel probably isn’t any better for the fish since the chrome seem to catch fish just fine, but black sure looks Less obnoxious. 
