CincyFisher Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 I bought some old stock skirts from a friend and I am wondering what material they are made of. He is unsure but some of the other skirts are marked as Hydrosilk. They are both round but the ones in the picture have glitter and seem a bit stiffer than the ones marked as Hydrosilk. They seem to me to be too stiff and would puff out too much. I tied one on a spinnerbait and it seemed way too full for my liking. Any insights as to what this is and what it may be good for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) it is Starflash skirt material. The Starflash material is excellent for spinnnerbaits as it is stiffer and puffs out more when it is pulled through the water. I can tell by the skirts, as I have the same ones. You have a PM Edited March 26, 2014 by cadman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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smalljaw Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Yep, star flash, but man, that hydrosilk, I tried for years to get the material instead of banded skirts, I have 1 black/blue skirt left of that material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelhains Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Anybody know a source for star flash material? Mud Hole sells it but they only have 10 colors. I'd like more selection if available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Lure parts on line have it, but the choices are about the same. Musky Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Maxwell Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Is Hydrosilk similar to Lumaflex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Is Hydrosilk similar to Lumaflex? No, hydrosilk was like round rubber only it was silicone, completely round with a lot of bounce and very supple and soft. For a long time I tried getting just the material but the people or company that made the stuff would only sell it in finished skirts, so I'd get a bunch and then make my own. It is a real shame they aren't made, I honestly believe if they sold the material as well as the skirts, they could have made some serious money, I'd have no problem paying more for that stuff. That said, I do like the bio-silk material sold by Lure Parts Online, it comes in a tab like normal silicone but when you make a skirt it has the feel of rubber and actually acts like rubber, it is flat but has good movement, that is what I use now for base colors with living image as accent color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 I'm with smalljaw as well. I was and still am a die hard fan of hydro-silk material. If you see the current round rubber Jann's sells, it was like that only smaller in diameter, very soft and supple. I have about 100 skirts left and none to be found anywhere without overpaying. I too tried bio-silk on the recommendation of smalljaw, and I too like it, but it's not hydro-silk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretcher66 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Anybody know a source for star flash material? Mud Hole sells it but they only have 10 colors. I'd like more selection if available. http://www.barlowstackle.com/Fishing-Lure-Skirts-C115.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 OK, so how about Lumaflex? Tony, thanks for mentioning it. I has a lot of it and am almost out and I would like more. I just cannot find it. Loved the Hyrosilk as well. Different tools, different uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretcher66 Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_kw=lumaflex+skirts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 OK, so how about Lumaflex? Tony, thanks for mentioning it. I has a lot of it and am almost out and I would like more. I just cannot find it. Loved the Hyrosilk as well. Different tools, different uses. You can buy lumaflex at www.livingrubber.com if you make your own skirts but if you want them already made you can go to ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 You can buy spools of the lumiflex thread at Supreme Corp. 325 Spencer Rd. Conover, NC 888-604-6975 I took a wire coat hanger and bent it into a goal post design with the upright bars apart the distance I wanted the length of my skirt to be. Then I chuck up the post into my drill and spin on how ever many strands I need for each skirt. Tie in the middle then cut the ends loose from uprights. It's easier than it sounds. Musky Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelhains Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Do they have many color options or do you have to dye it? I tried calling but couldn't get through. I also found their website but nothing about lumaflex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelhains Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 http://supremecorporation.com/color-cards/elastic-yarns-threads/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jighead61 Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 If anyone is interested in purchasing Hydro-Silk skirts, I have a source who's selling his old stock (not cheap). I have not spoken with him in a while, so I'm not sure about remaining quantity or colors. PM me if interested and I can look into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) This is how I buy Lumiflex. Also notice the coat hanger bent into the shape of a goal post, I put that in my drill and spin how ever many wraps I need to make one skirt. Those are also the type of brushes I buy for epoxy. Those are the only two colors of Lumiflex I use. Everything else I use some type of silicone skirts. Musky Glenn http://s226.photobucket.com/user/muskyglenn/media/100_3470_zps0f5a24b0.jpg.html?o=77 Edited November 7, 2014 by Musky Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 They don't list it on their web site, you have to call or go by in person. I never checked to see if they had other colors. That was the only two I was interested in buying. Musky Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
