SGriff Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Can anyone tell me where I might be able to purchase copper wilre for tying rubber skirts on bass flipping jigs? The type of copper wire I am refering to is like that used by Jewel Bait Company for their hand tied Eakins jig. I have been told that the copper wire like that found in telephone wire would work. However when I tried that I could not twist or pull the wire really tight without it breaking. Is their different sizes, strengths, guages etc.? If so what is the best to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Check with fly tying shops or on line dealers..They sell several gauges of copper wire too use on flys..they will have what you need..Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigmeister Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 most hardware stores will carry small rolls of copper,brass, and annealed steel (bale'n wire) in various guage sizes . I was tying vast amounts of jigs the pevious two years and needed to step up tying speed . I machined out one side of my jig mold to accept a 4" piece of black annealed steel wire that was then molded into the jighead . Having the wire anchored in the head made tying jigs much easier . Hold the rubber strips on with one hand ,make a couple wraps pulling tightly on wire using pliers with the other hand, and snip off tag end of wire . The wire holds firm and even though its steel wire it doesn't rust . I'll never go back to thread again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoop10 Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 you can find copper wire at AC Moore or Michael's in the jewelry-making section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ominousone Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 I know that the fly fishing section of Gander Mountain has that wire, and probably other major retailers. Also, I have been tying skirts on jigs with kevlar thread. Kevlar is probably a lot stronger, it doesn't have the added weight or that specific look, but it could possibly be better for some applications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrydabassman Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 I get mine ar Radio Shack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerkbait Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 I would think you could find a good supply at Homies or SLowe's. I strip the coating off multi-strand wire. It lasts as long as the rubber I tie does. Rigging wire in saltwater tackle stores works well too but you may have someting around the house now. Just dont use lamp or speaker wire as the strands are too thin to put much pressure on the skirts. Jerk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
