SGriff Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 I'm trying to find a source for copper wire for tying jig skirts & spinnerbait skirts like that used in the past by Alron Lurer (Jigs) Co. out of Missouri and like that used by War Eagle spinnerbaits. Several people have told me to try stripping the insulation off telephone wire but that copper is just way too soft and when I try and pull it really tight it breaks to easy. Here in Alabama there is a company that makes Franklin Jigs that also uses copper for tying their jig skirts and they are really good. I'm just want to tie up some living rubber skirts on some old Alron heads I have. Anybody know wher I can get the GOOD copper wire for skirt tying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grub_man Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 I just started making my own skirts, and I am trying the green craft wire. It seems plenty stiff, 24 guage, but I would think that a 26 guage wire may be a little better. Then again if I would splurge on atying vice I would be able to pull it tighter. At less than $2 for 1/4 pound, it is more than reasonable, and I now have enough to tie for a long time of personal use. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elken Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 If you don't have a craft store close, you can get the craft wire at Wal-mart in their craft section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss_extreme Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 I am an electrician so I have access to many different sizes of wire. What I use is the individual strands from a #8 stranded copper wire. You can go to HD or Lowes and buy it by the foot. Usually about $0.25 per foot. There are several strands in the #8 so 10' of it for $2.50 will go a long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
