Markell Posted November 14, 2003 Report Share Posted November 14, 2003 I have been looking at the catalogs from Barlows, Stamina, and Living Rubber. Even though they offer the same brands, the naming conventions are different. Or are they? It seems as if certain colors are offered by certain companies or are they the same color with different names? Is it just me or is this confusing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Mike Posted November 14, 2003 Report Share Posted November 14, 2003 The difference between all the companies you listed is that Living rubber will send you a catalog along with any samples you request. I have dealt with all 3 companies pertaining to skirts and the guys at Living Rubber are on the ball!! Stamina is great to deal with as well and so is Barlows. Living Rubber deals ONLY in skirts and skirt making supplies. I just wish with the millions of color combos available that they would offer some pics of some interesting color combos to get the brain waves working since they have access to thousands of different colors of skirts. TMike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WidowMaker Posted December 23, 2003 Report Share Posted December 23, 2003 Living Rubber WILL NOT SEND ME SAMPLES without charging me for them. I just ordered $84.00 worth of materials and then requested some samples and they charged me for the samples. Neither will they keep a copy of your IRS #637 FORM on file. One source i have been using is Hatfields. They are very quick with their deliveries and will sell their materials in half pound and one pound increments or by the 10 count and 100 count finished skirts. Hatfield Enterprises 15627 24th. Avenue PO. Box 338 Marne MI. 49435 Phone: (616) 677-5215 Fax: (616) 677-6012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigmaster Posted December 23, 2003 Report Share Posted December 23, 2003 I also purchase skirting material from Hatfields. Their prices are significantly better than anyone else, and their service is good, too. Check them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Mike Posted December 24, 2003 Report Share Posted December 24, 2003 I've never heard of Hatfields. Do they have a website? Do they have a catalog?? bucca1@aol.com T Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigmaster Posted December 24, 2003 Report Share Posted December 24, 2003 No website. Call the phone number and ask for their catalog. They will send you one. I happen to be located fairly close to Hatfields, and have checked out their operation. Dennis Hatfield is a decent fellow. Regards Jigmaster www.daimonlures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WidowMaker Posted December 25, 2003 Report Share Posted December 25, 2003 I will have to agree that Dennis Hatfield is a heck of a nice guy. Some of the people i order from are pretty rude and act as though they are doing you a favor just by talking to you. I would prefer to order all my skirt materials from HATFIELD but he is limited to specific colors because of the amount of material he has to purchase to make a profit. His materials are a bit heavier and not as "sticky" as some of the others on the market. This makes a big difference when it comes to assembling the skirts and cutting of the ends of the tabs. I normally use two and one half layers of his materials to make one skirt. With some of the other companies materials i have to use three layers to make a skirt and then it is still a tad bit thinner than i would like it to be. If we would all get together and make an effort to buy the majority of our skirt materials from HATFIELD maybe we could convince him to broaden his present color selection to include those colors we need that he doesnt presently keep in stock. He also carries a good selection of buzz bait and spinner bait components. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firechief Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 I just contacted Hatfield and he was very nice. I like people who treat you like a customer rather than a component Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 The best place I have found is www.fishingskirts.com. They have lots of choices and by the 100 great prices plus a standard $5 charge for shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDbasser Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 I buy my skirt material from fishingskirts.com too. Price is great, and they are pretty quick with shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
