Joe Posted July 28, 2004 Report Share Posted July 28, 2004 Hi Guys, I just found out my current supplier of wrapped silicone skirts is no longer able to get the white skirts. Does anyone know of a supplier? The skirt is much like the Terminator Skirt and is 3" long and pure white silicone. My customers really like this skirt and my supply is about gone. Thanks, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Ratz Posted July 28, 2004 Report Share Posted July 28, 2004 You may check with Z-Man Fishing products @ (843)747-4366. They may have these wrapped skirts. I talked with the people at Hydro-Silk about a week ago and they are about ready to start producing a wrapped skirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted July 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 I called Z Man yesrerday and was told they no longer make the wrapped skirts. The person I spoke to said she did not know of any other suppliers. I know there are some out there because I'm still able to get skirts in colors other than white. Did Hydro Silk give any date as to when they may be up and running? Do you have a phone no. for them? Thanks, Joe. I'm going to keep checking around and will let you know if I find anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 When you say wrapped skirt are you talking about skirts with the collar already on? Also are you looking for an all white silicon skirt w/ no metal flakes? If so the sell the all white skirts in Stamina, $17.10/100 and the collars also. Stick the collar on a pair of pliers, spread them and insirt a couple of skirts. You can also but a tool that does this. I hpoe this is the info you need. Mr B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted July 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 Mr B , the skirts I'm looking for are the Terminator type skirt. It is 3" long and pure white silicone. I also use the skirts that you mentioned, but many of my customers prefer the wrapped skirt because when it is on the bait, the skirt has a lot more flair to the shape as opposed the standard pairs held together with a band. Thanks, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richoc Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 Please post a picture , of a wrapped skirt. I am wondering as to what your looking for also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Ratz Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 Joe, you can call Hydro-Silk @ (724)465-8735. They said they were about ready for production but did not give a date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted August 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 Sorry I did not post the pic sooner, I was out of town over the weekend. The pic shows the white skirt I am talking about and the other skirt is also one I use, just the pairs on a band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted August 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 Sorry about the double pics, my brain is not working too good today. Fat Ratz, thanks for the phone no. I will call tomorrow and let you know what I find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 Joe, Im sorry I am unable to view the pics that you posted. It sounds like the skirts you are speaking of are the kind that have the collar wrapped under the skirt on one end of the skirt. Kind of like what was put on the tail of a hula popper. They have some skirts like that in Janns called Breather Skirts on Pg 9 of the 04 catalog. They dont really look like solicone though but they dont say what they are. Check em out. This might be your old supplier though, if so sorry. I did not see the name of your supplier. Mr B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 search for terminator skirts on ebay I see them in lots of 25 and 50 on there all the time the person who sells them has all colors mabey you can contact them and work something out. Tm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 I have about 400 of some skirt with a rubber tube in the middle with 2 layers of rubber wraped arounf them. The total length is like 2.5". I have no use for them and am trying to sell them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 CJ are yours rubber or sillicone I belive these guys are after the terminator quick skirts which are sillicone. Tm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 i think they are vinal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted August 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 Hi Guys, Sorry about the pics. I thought I posted them correctly, I'll try again when I get home tonight. Yes, the skirts I am looking for are the Terminator style skirt with the colar. Much like the flat rubber quick change skirt on many of the older style baits. Things were crazy yesterday and I did not call Hydro Silk, Iwill call today and let you know what they say. The rubber skirts can be had from several suppliers, but the silicone is harder to come by. Thanks, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted August 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2004 OK , lets try this again. The skirt on the left is the Terminator style, or quick change skirt. This is the one I am having problems finding in white silicone. I talked to the girl at Hydro Silk yesterday and she is having her boss call me today. I'l keep yopu posted on the progress. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richoc Posted August 4, 2004 Report Share Posted August 4, 2004 Joe, Might just want to start making those for your self. I make all of mine with a skirt tool, collars and what ever rubber or silicone pads I want. It is real easy to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted August 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 Richoc, I just ordered a skirt tool this week. I have several customers who really like the flaired effect of the Terminator style skirt, that is why I have been pushing so hard to find the white ones. Have you used the plastic flair colars on any of your skirts to give them a fuller look? I was thinking that may be a solution to my problem if I can't find the other skirts. I called Hydro Silk and am still waiting for a return call from the owner. Who would you recomend as the best supplier for skirt material if I were to start making my own skirts? Thanks, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richoc Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 No have not tryed the flairs yet. But I make mine much fuller than most people do. I put 2and 1/2 pads in to make a fuller look, if needed. You will really like making your own. Trick is to make a hooked pull through wire, to pull the strands in. I also, on rubber tear them in smaller strip before hooking them through, makes it much easier. I really like the flair I get from the round living rubber. Get it local if I need small amounts, buy my bulk from. www.livingrubber.com Been so long since I bought any , I must have 100lbs. Others may have it also, at basic suppliers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted August 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 Just wanted to give an update on the hunt for wraped skirts. NO LUCK! I did hear back from the lady at Hydro Silk and she sent me a hard back binder with sample skirts. The skirts range in price from .17 to .22 each by the 100. The sample book is very nice and she had it out to me in a matter of a few days. I'll keep you posted if I find any new info. If anyone would like a sample book, I'm sure all that is needed is a phone call, that is all it took for me. Joe The phone no. is listed on one of the earlier post on this topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clemmy Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 Terminator skirts are not rubber or vinyl, they're silicone..that said, I don't know of a supplier other than terminator.. But you mentioned the reason your customers wanted these was the increased flare they provided..Perhaps you could accomplish this effect cheaper (and offer your customers custom colors) by using umbrellas/cones?? I know stasmina among others offer them, in fact barlows has a quick tutorial on their use on their site...you could then use whatever skirt pads you chose... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clemmy Posted August 14, 2004 Report Share Posted August 14, 2004 maybe I spoke too soon... :oops: http://www.okiebug.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 Try Rat Trap Bait Company. 836-967-2148. They are in Auburndale Florida. They have what they call 3" Breathers. They also make a variety of other type skirts and their prices are good. Hope this helps, Pop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richoc Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 Starflash from Stamina looks to be what you want. Glitter impregnated on the outside of the round silicone tentacles. White doesn't say what color glitter but picture may be gold Pg. 19 of new catalog. http://staminainc.com/silicone_skirts/starflash_skirt.html on the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Hey I dont know if Cabelas was your orignal source for thes skirts but they have them. Check it out. Mr B http://cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/index/index-display.jhtml?id=cat190004&navAction=jump&navCount=0&parentId=cat20166&parentType=category&rid=&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fcatalog%2Fcategory-link.jhtml_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20166 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
