My Version of the Punch Skirt

BigBassin144 · 06-29-10, 03:37 PM

So I had posted some pics of fish I had caught on my "punch skirt" which in this thread I will call the Rigging Skirt, cause it can be used for so much more then punching.

I've tried a couple ways so far, but my favorite and most productive so far is the Skirted T-rig.

I start this out with a sinker stop (any will work, I use the BPS ones cause I can get them locally and they're cheap).

Then I slide on my bullet weight. In this one, I'm using a 3/16, but an 1/8oz would have been fine.

Then slide on the rigging skirt and tie on a hook. On this rig I'm using a 5/0 Owner Twistlock hook with a Yamamoto Swimming Senko in watermelon green pumpkin.

I fish this just like a would a normal t-rig, and even swim a little like a swimjig.

A few problems with the rigging skirt are that it is just a jig skirt, so the line is hard to get through it. I ended up sticking the hook through and catching the barb on a loop of line and pulling it through. Another problem is since it's not molded to a bead like the real Punch Skirt, the silicone material tends to bunch up to one side instead of staying evenly distributed. Now that I know they work good, I may add a couple real punch skirts on to my my next TW order.

BB

Bender · 06-29-10, 04:00 PM

How badly does it get torn up when you catch a fish?

BigBassin144 · 06-29-10, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bender

How badly does it get torn up when you catch a fish?

Surprisingly, not very torn up at all. In fact, that skirt in the picture has caught about 10 fish and isn't missing much silicone at all. Maybe a few strands, but nothing noticeable.

Even more surprisingly, that swim senko has caught two fish and isn't completely torn up yet!

I think the spring keeper helps keep the senkos together better. the previous one, which had been t-rigged a bit earlier in the year caught 8 fish before I took it off, and I only took it off because I couldn't texpose the hook point anymore.

BB

geezer1 · 06-29-10, 04:06 PM

I like that setup, BB. Great colors too.

bamabassman · 06-29-10, 09:48 PM

very interesting ant. indeed, wonder how a floating worm would do like this?

Cavs1123 · 06-29-10, 10:10 PM

Looks sweet. Might try this!

islandbass · 06-29-10, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bamabassman

very interesting ant. indeed, wonder how a floating worm would do like this?

Good thought and that was the first thought that crossed my mind.

BB, great tinkering there. I wonder how it would work if I tied on skirt or other material(s) onto the hook.

And darn you too. I told myself that I wasn't going to buy them swimmin' ones, and now I have to.

BigBassin144 · 06-29-10, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by islandbass

And darn you too. I told myself that I wasn't going to buy them swimmin' ones, and now I have to.

That's what I said... then I found em on clearance for $4.50 a pack at Net Craft one day... senkos for the price of normal plastics, had to give them a try.

BB

Bender · 06-29-10, 11:20 PM

If you need more motivation to buy them I've heard that you can cut off the tail part and it is a great swim jig trailer, prolly work well on a spinnerbait too.

Plitz · 06-30-10, 12:45 AM

Take a smaller straw like the ones used for coffee,cut to length and push into skirt,then run your line threw the straw.

bigbasser · 06-30-10, 11:08 AM

Wacky Worm in Gilbert, Pa sells a nice punch skirt for $ .89, thats right 89 cents. bigbasser

juggernoob · 06-30-10, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBassin144

A few problems with the rigging skirt are that it is just a jig skirt, so the line is hard to get through it. I ended up sticking the hook through and catching the barb on a loop of line and pulling it through. Another problem is since it's not molded to a bead like the real Punch Skirt, the silicone material tends to bunch up to one side instead of staying evenly distributed. Now that I know they work good, I may add a couple real punch skirts on to my my next TW order.

BB

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/BOSS_...e-BOSSPCH.html

Punch skirts are great but if you have skirts that you use with jig heads, spinnerbait, or buzzbaits you can just get Punch Hubs and use your existing skirts.

Bassboss · 06-30-10, 02:05 PM

Cool set up, I wonder it ud be with a fluke or something? or just a craw and use it like a jig.

smittyman · 03-22-11, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Plitz

Take a smaller straw like the ones used for coffee,cut to length and push into skirt,then run your line threw the straw.

very very nice dude.. thats usin your noggin!

JESTERxHEAD · 03-23-11, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Plitz

Take a smaller straw like the ones used for coffee,cut to length and push into skirt,then run your line threw the straw.

That works great!!!!

06-29-10, 03:37 PM	#1
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	My Version of the Punch Skirt So I had posted some pics of fish I had caught on my "punch skirt" which in this thread I will call the Rigging Skirt, cause it can be used for so much more then punching. I've tried a couple ways so far, but my favorite and most productive so far is the Skirted T-rig. I start this out with a sinker stop (any will work, I use the BPS ones cause I can get them locally and they're cheap). Then I slide on my bullet weight. In this one, I'm using a 3/16, but an 1/8oz would have been fine. Then slide on the rigging skirt and tie on a hook. On this rig I'm using a 5/0 Owner Twistlock hook with a Yamamoto Swimming Senko in watermelon green pumpkin. I fish this just like a would a normal t-rig, and even swim a little like a swimjig. A few problems with the rigging skirt are that it is just a jig skirt, so the line is hard to get through it. I ended up sticking the hook through and catching the barb on a loop of line and pulling it through. Another problem is since it's not molded to a bead like the real Punch Skirt, the silicone material tends to bunch up to one side instead of staying evenly distributed. Now that I know they work good, I may add a couple real punch skirts on to my my next TW order. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

06-29-10, 09:48 PM	#5
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	very interesting ant. indeed, wonder how a floating worm would do like this? __________________ so many lures, so little time.

06-29-10, 10:10 PM	#6
Cavs1123 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 1,398	Looks sweet. Might try this! __________________ Tom

06-30-10, 11:08 AM	#11
bigbasser BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Posts: 154	punch skirt Wacky Worm in Gilbert, Pa sells a nice punch skirt for $ .89, thats right 89 cents. bigbasser

06-30-10, 02:05 PM	#13
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Cool set up, I wonder it ud be with a fluke or something? or just a craw and use it like a jig. __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

06-29-10, 04:00 PM	#2
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	How badly does it get torn up when you catch a fish?

06-29-10, 04:06 PM	#4
geezer1 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lakehills, Tx Posts: 185	I like that setup, BB. Great colors too.

06-29-10, 11:20 PM	#9
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	If you need more motivation to buy them I've heard that you can cut off the tail part and it is a great swim jig trailer, prolly work well on a spinnerbait too.

06-30-10, 12:45 AM	#10
Plitz BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 33	Take a smaller straw like the ones used for coffee,cut to length and push into skirt,then run your line threw the straw.

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