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On the skirt umbrellas that looks like you would run 1 or 2 skirts through a regular skirt collar then slip that skirt collar over the umbrella collar push it forward for the flare. im sure they make some kind of tool for this.

You can tie these skirts on spinnerbaits buzzbaits and blade baits and all types of jig heads

If you have questions feel free to ask.

Umbrella skirt topic is up

Each step 1. Thread scissors razor blade. 2. Thread scissors jig head silicone skirt material. 3 Arkie jig head weed guard in place with thread tied on collar and silicone skirts used. 4. Closed end skirt material. 5. First layer of material black rolled around collar two wraps with thread pull tight. 6. Add second layer to bottom black roll around two wrap with thread pull tight. Remember when building the umbrella style skirts always tie your main color in first. And add your accent colors next. So when you flip it over your skirt material will blend together. 7. Add second color or accent color As step 5&6 again 2 wraps each layer pull tight the three half hitch knots pull tight trim thread away. 8. Take razor blade and trim away from thread around collar until tabs are removed. 9. Finished look. 10. Flip over and trim bottom of skirt Your done.

Each step pictured

Ill post pictures how to tie the umbrella skirts on jigs tying around weed guards spinnerbaits buzzbaits & blade baits pictures coming soon I promise.

Coats & Clark upholstery thread 135m 150 yard spools Hello Hobby upholstery thread 137m 150 yard spools Breaking strength is high on both threads used and both work well in water.

Ill post pics of each step and explains each step also Glue on thread

Im not a fan of you tube I have no videos on how I tie all my baits. I explain step by step with a few pictures and explain what each step im doing at the time til im finished with the lure. Dont use glue on the thread or tying bucktail of any kind.

Basics you'll need to tie with upholstery thread 135m scissors razor blade silicone skirts or living rubber material & accent colors. No glue needed on thread ever

I like flare

Tie in your main color silicone tab you want to show first. I like folding my second tab layer in when tying it adds more flare and fullness to the skirt. All skirts tabs are tied forward so as you flip the lure over it flares if Your tying accent color in start the accent first main second and shaded colors third. Wrap about 5 wrap the half hitch knots your finished. Trim the skirts then go fishing. I also build on the water also I have a special tackle with everything in it to tie. All lure components skirting material accent colors for jig heads bladed jigs spinnerbaits buzzbaits

Ive been tying umbrella skirts over 30 years now in both living rubber & silicone skirt material. Ir you want flare its the way to tie

Reverse the skirts fold cut in half tie the closed ends layer the shirts cut excess tab material

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The Musky shop .043 .050 .060 1 lb coils

Try the Musky shop they have a website Looks like they carry coil stainless steel wire .060

I hand tie all my umbrella skirts on my jigs spinnerbaits buzzbaits & blade baits

Custom built smaller sized weedguards Guard material .018 or .021 diameter fiber. Like the .018 for all my light fiber guards. Again I have 9 11 15 18 count weedguards made kayser lure corp Bundle size 8 strands through 15 1/16 & 5/64 bases long Base size from 116`` thru 5/32`` dimeter

Bot have 9 fiber weed guards .018 Green pumpkin Made by kayser lure Inc.

www.Kayserlure.com They specialize in custom fiber guards. They can make any size fiber guard you want. I currently use 9, 11, 15,18 fibers in .018 fiber material Green pumpkin Black Brown

Try Skirts Plus ask for Eric they may be able to help you.

Ive been tying this way ever since silicone skirting material was introduced to the public. I even tied the same skirts pattern in flat rubber when living rubber was still around. I still tie them in round rubber now. I still tie the conventional way also. I tie several different skirt patterns. I never use glue to secure the knot when I tie. I wrap and run thread through loop knot then three half hitch knots no slipping skirts the failure rate is 0 for me.1q

I e been tying jigs for a very long time and I want more flare in my skirts I tie and umbrella skirt I has alot of flare and the bait keeper always shows to add your trailer.