chas48 Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 Is there an easy way to put that rubber band on your jig that holds the skirt? I believe there is a tool out there for that but it is $$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincoya Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 Try a piece of small diameter tubing (aluminum work good) about half the length of your skirt material. Roll your collar onto the tube, place your skirt material in the tube and then roll the collar off of the tube on the shirt material. Gene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas48 Posted September 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 I got that part down. I need to get it on the jig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 You should be able to just threat the skirt onto the hook just like you are putting on a plastic trailer. Then push the collar/skirt over the collar on the jig. Mr B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish_rman2000 Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Try using a pair of long needle nosed pliers. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskat Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Put a real light coat of baby oil or worm oil on your hook and skirt collar. It'll slide right over the collar. I use silicone skirts and they don't stick together. I'm not sure how round rubber will react to the oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&D Custom Lures Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 Just use petroleum jelly. add a little on the hook and it will slide on easy and it has not affect on rubber or silcone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Man Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Yes!! Buy yourself an industrial skirt tool. It makes a easy job out of making jigs and spinnerbaits. Need a lesson? www.lurepartsonline.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Get yourself a pair of snap ring pliers. I use mine all the time for jig and spinnerbait skirts with the bands. Craftsman Snap Ring Pliers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philB Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Hi Here is an idea for you. Made from a piece of copper tube and a pine dowel. Self explanatory how it works and cost next to nothing. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Genious in its simplicity, as all the best ideas are. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philB Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Genious in its simplicity, as all the best ideas are.Dave What else could it be Dave ? it was made in Yorkshire . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parker085 Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Not sure how I didn't think of this. i bought a tool that looks just like this a few months ago. This really makes me think. I have some old aluminum arrow shafts at home and some glue in knock receivers. if i would just get all the glue off them so they would go in and out really nice i think it would work too. thanks for making me think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROWINGADUBAY Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 I use a piece of a large diameter arrow shaft with a matching dia. field tip that is screwed into a insert but not glued into the arrow so it can be easily removed I have tried various lube for sliding the bands on and i think alcohol or pam cooking spray works best I like the alchohol because it evaporates quick Oh yeah you will need a piece of wire longer than the shaft to fish the skirt through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) Phil I like the copper tube and dowel idea, nice one. Edited October 4, 2009 by jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Try the barrel of a Ball Point Pen. JSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassnut108 Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 I use a broken aluminum arrow shaft. Cut to the length you want sand and smooth the edge,put a practice tip on the other end. Works great. Have used it for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Ball point pen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braided Line Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 There are times you need to come up with the $$$ to get the proper tool. It works fine. You can also use the smallest tele tie. Plus they come in colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 This tool gives you two hands to assemble and arrange your skirt material, and to add different materials: http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Naked_Bait_Jig_Spinnerbait_Skirt_Expander/descpage-NBSE.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 This tool gives you two hands to assemble and arrange your skirt material, and to add different materials: http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Naked_Bait_Jig_Spinnerbait_Skirt_Expander/descpage-NBSE.html Does that tool lock in an open position Mark? Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Does that tool lock in an open position Mark? Ben Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Thanks Edgecrusher. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Ben, I use a smaller O ring instead of a rubber skirt collar, and I reuse after I get the skirt on the jig/spinnerbait and wired in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass100 Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 I use the same tool as you Mark. It is the best tool in my opinion. I also use the O-rings and you can buy them from fishing supply sources for around $5 for 50 or you can just get a 500pc bag here for $3.62 the part # is 006 N70. You can even get a 2000pc bag for $14.49. Get all of your O-rings from here because they are so cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
