Installing Skirt Bands On Skirt Tool

[M-D]

I have the basic skirt making tool and sliding the bands up the nose cone piece takes some work and the rattle bands more often then not are all twisted when I get them on. I have been wetting the cone with saliva and it helps but was wondering what the veteran skirt makers would suggest to make this step smoother?

[cadman]

I use the same tool you use for tabbed skirts. However when I put the skirts on my jigs, I either wire tie them on or use thread. I do not use the rubber collars as a permanent solution. If you do not use either of the options I mentioned and you use rubber collars over your jigs, then whatever you do do not use any oils, or Wd-40. Reason being is the oils will make the collar go on easier, however it will also let your skirt slide down as well. You can use a little liquid soap, soap when it dries, dries hard and will not let the skirt and collar slide down. Eventually the rubber collars will dry rot when sitting out in the sun. Just my 2 cents worth.

[Bass-Boys]

so you 1st put the rubber collar on ,,

then tie the skirt w/ thread or wire rite beside the rubber collar,

then remove the rubber collar ??

[cadman]

so you 1st put the rubber collar on ,,

then tie the skirt w/ thread or wire rite beside the rubber collar,

then remove the rubber collar ??

For wire tied skirts on jigs this is what I do.

#1 Rubber collar already on the uncut tabbed skirt

#2 Slide skirt with rubber collar over jig collar.

#3 I put (3) wraps of wire over the skirt tightly while the rubbwer collar is still on.

#4 Once I start to twist the wire I roll the rubber collar down to the hook shank and leave it there, just in case I brerak the wire, then I can just roll it up again and put another piece of wire on.

#5 Once wire is twisted, cut tag ends of wire, fold into skirt, roll off rubber collar for later use, cut tab end to release strands. Make sure you check to see how the skirt lays on the jig and that the strands atre equal before you cut.

For thread, the only difference is that I put a layer of thread wraps on the jig body, starting at the bottom and working toward the top of the head. Then start steps #1 and #2.

#3 Take your thread at the top of the head, and make 4 or 5 tight wraps, then slide down your rubber collar onto hook shank. Finish the wraps going down tightly then go back up.

#4 Once you are at the top again, I do (2) sets of (4) wraps of whip finish. Cover wraps with Sally Hansen's nail polish.

#5 Let dry

[KB Tackle]

Rub it on you your nose. That's the way you used to put 2 pc. rods together. I know it sounds stupid but it works.

[mark poulson]

I have that tool, but since I found this one it's all I use:

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Naked_Bait_Jig_Spinnerbait_Skirt_Expander/descpage-NBSE.html

Once I put the skirt on the jig or spinnerbait, I tie it with wire, and cut off the rubber band. I haven't tried rolling the rubber band off afterward to reuse it, but I will be giving that a try.

[toadfrog]

There is a tool used to put castration bands on calves . looks like it would work . I use red O rings they don't rot , stand about any temp will stretch a long way . So one size fits several sizes .

[Bass-Boys]

I use the same expander..

thanks guys,

[RAWJigs]

I use the Oring collars from fishing skirts. I put in on a snap ring plier and put it on. I have a jig that has been on my dashboard in my truck that has NO AC and it has not dry rotted or fell off. Expensive but I think they are worth it.

[M-D]

I use the Oring collars from fishing skirts. I put in on a snap ring plier and put it on. I have a jig that has been on my dashboard in my truck that has NO AC and it has not dry rotted or fell off. Expensive but I think they are worth it.

DOH...snap ring pliers, now why didn't I think of that!

I will give that a try, thanks!