Skirt coming loose on jig?

Bassboss · 02-06-09, 09:01 PM

I have a jig that the skirt keeps coming loose on the cast, almost coming off! How can I keep it in place with out getting a new skirt for it? Have yet to catch a fish on it, I would like it to last at least one fish.

Thanks,

rangerryan · 02-06-09, 09:06 PM

superglue.... and i hate it when i get a new jig or spinnerbait and the skirt comes off and then i wonder at what point the skirt came off was it when it entered the water or during the retrieve or as it exited the water? i guess thats what happens when you buy cheap. but it really irritates me when it is supposed to be quality.

Bassboss · 02-06-09, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rangerryan

superglue.... and i hate it when i get a new jig or spinnerbait and the skirt comes off and then i wonder at what point the skirt came off was it when it entered the water or during the retrieve or as it exited the water? i guess thats what happens when you buy cheap. but it really irritates me when it is supposed to be quality.

Thanks!

How could I get the glue on with out getting the skit strands glued to gether? Just glue it up-side-down right?

3dkicker · 02-06-09, 10:16 PM

Straighten the skirt out and glue it or wrap some thread around a few times, tie it, and then glue it. Or give the bait monkey a call and go out and get a few replacement skirts.

ho_shi · 02-06-09, 10:52 PM

get you some small BLACK zip strips

if u need to change it ya can with super glue its not as easy

Bender · 02-07-09, 01:08 AM

I've heard of many people using the smallest cable ties like ho_shi said. They may not be real pretty, but from what I hear they work. If you want it on there for good go get some 22 or 24 gauge craft wire, pull the rubber band down a little, then wrap it 2 times where you want with the wire. Leave the ends long, cross them, then grab them at an angle with needle nose pliers and twist until the wire is tight. Snip off the extra wire and the rubber band collar with cutters and you are good to go. It's 100x easier without the weedguard, but you can do it with it on too.

Rebbasser · 02-07-09, 01:50 AM

Or strip the paper off a twist tie and use the wire to hold it on-no fuss, no mess.

Bassboss · 02-07-09, 08:56 AM

Thanks for y'alls help!

Keep the answers coming!

CMorg · 02-07-09, 09:27 AM

Agree on the zip ties , used them many times...

Bassboss · 02-07-09, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by CMorg

Agree on the zip ties , used them many times...

I'll give that a whirl! We've allways got some laying around any ways!

Jigger · 02-07-09, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ho_shi

get you some small BLACK zip strips

Ditto. That's what I do. They are also known as cable ties. Cut the end off with a pair of dykes.

Better yet, buy hand tied jigs and you won't have that problem if they're well tied. I hate those elastic bands they use on buzzbaits, spinnerbaits and jigs. If you keep them long enough they all rot or get loose. Hand tied is the way to go.

keithdog · 02-07-09, 12:26 PM

I've never had this problem, but I was thinking how about simply taking a small piece of surgical tubing or the small oring that comes with a spinnerbait to use to keep the trailer hook from slipping down the main hook. You could simply slide the oring over the hook and snug it up against the skirt to keep it snug. I would think you could get a very small oring from any hardware store.

ho_shi · 02-07-09, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by keithdog

I've never had this problem, but I was thinking how about simply taking a small piece of surgical tubing or the small oring that comes with a spinnerbait to use to keep the trailer hook from slipping down the main hook. You could simply slide the oring over the hook and snug it up against the skirt to keep it snug. I would think you could get a very small oring from any hardware store.

that would work but unless you got the fancy tool that puts all your strands and o ring and all that it can be a real hastle

with wire or zip strip wrap strands around how you like and "zip" em up

Lancer6 · 02-08-09, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 3dkicker

Straighten the skirt out and glue it or wrap some thread around a few times, tie it, and then glue it. Or give the bait monkey a call and go out and get a few replacement skirts.

NO SUPERGLUE! Besides the difficulty in achieving tidy application there seems to be tendency for the stuff to soften and destroy the little band that secures the skirt. Also...leaving soft plastic trailers on the jig seems to dissolve the band as well.
Why not just replace the skirt OR "rebuild" the skirt using a hard neoprene ring. This is available at any hobby shop that sells model aircraft supplies. It's usually used as fuel line and will last dern near forever. Just buy a foot of the stuff and snip off as needed. Be sure and take a jig or two with you to assure that you purchase the correct diameter tubing. You want a tight fit.

L6

Bassboss · 02-08-09, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Lancer6

NO SUPERGLUE! Besides the difficulty in achieving tidy application there seems to be tendency for the stuff to soften and destroy the little band that secures the skirt. Also...leaving soft plastic trailers on the jig seems to dissolve the band as well.
Why not just replace the skirt OR "rebuild" the skirt using a hard neoprene ring. This is available at any hobby shop that sells model aircraft supplies. It's usually used as fuel line and will last dern near forever. Just buy a foot of the stuff and snip off as needed. Be sure and take a jig or two with you to assure that you purchase the correct diameter tubing. You want a tight fit.

L6

Thanks mac!

rrw4258 · 02-08-09, 04:14 PM

Well, jigs are not that expensive, so i just replace the whole jig, and buy replacement skirts for the ones that need them.

Ryan

CMorg · 02-08-09, 04:52 PM

Try these jigs , thats about all I use. I love em , and havent had a skirt problem ever.

http://www.conquistadortackle.com/Co...stJigPage.html

woody · 02-08-09, 05:07 PM

I can't seem to keep a hold of my jigs long enough for the skirts to become an issue.

~Mark

Bassboss · 02-08-09, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CMorg

Try these jigs , thats about all I use. I love em , and havent had a skirt problem ever.

http://www.conquistadortackle.com/Co...stJigPage.html

Nice lookin jigs!

Bassboss · 02-08-09, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by woody

I can't seem to keep a hold of my jigs long enough for the skirts to become an issue.

~Mark

And I can't seem to catch any thing on them?

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Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Skirt coming loose on jig? I have a jig that the skirt keeps coming loose on the cast, almost coming off! How can I keep it in place with out getting a new skirt for it? Have yet to catch a fish on it, I would like it to last at least one fish. Thanks, __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

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3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	Straighten the skirt out and glue it or wrap some thread around a few times, tie it, and then glue it. Or give the bait monkey a call and go out and get a few replacement skirts. __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

02-07-09, 01:50 AM	#7
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Or strip the paper off a twist tie and use the wire to hold it on-no fuss, no mess. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

02-07-09, 08:56 AM	#8
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Thanks for y'alls help! Keep the answers coming! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

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rangerryan BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ponca City, ok Posts: 432	superglue.... and i hate it when i get a new jig or spinnerbait and the skirt comes off and then i wonder at what point the skirt came off was it when it entered the water or during the retrieve or as it exited the water? i guess thats what happens when you buy cheap. but it really irritates me when it is supposed to be quality.

02-06-09, 10:52 PM	#5
ho_shi BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Granbury, Tx Posts: 46	get you some small BLACK zip strips if u need to change it ya can with super glue its not as easy

02-07-09, 01:08 AM	#6
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	I've heard of many people using the smallest cable ties like ho_shi said. They may not be real pretty, but from what I hear they work. If you want it on there for good go get some 22 or 24 gauge craft wire, pull the rubber band down a little, then wrap it 2 times where you want with the wire. Leave the ends long, cross them, then grab them at an angle with needle nose pliers and twist until the wire is tight. Snip off the extra wire and the rubber band collar with cutters and you are good to go. It's 100x easier without the weedguard, but you can do it with it on too.

02-07-09, 09:27 AM	#9
CMorg BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern , IN Posts: 1,832	Agree on the zip ties , used them many times...

02-07-09, 12:26 PM	#12
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	I've never had this problem, but I was thinking how about simply taking a small piece of surgical tubing or the small oring that comes with a spinnerbait to use to keep the trailer hook from slipping down the main hook. You could simply slide the oring over the hook and snug it up against the skirt to keep it snug. I would think you could get a very small oring from any hardware store.

02-08-09, 04:14 PM	#16
rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	Well, jigs are not that expensive, so i just replace the whole jig, and buy replacement skirts for the ones that need them. Ryan __________________ Never Give Up!

02-08-09, 04:52 PM	#17
CMorg BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern , IN Posts: 1,832	Try these jigs , thats about all I use. I love em , and havent had a skirt problem ever. http://www.conquistadortackle.com/Co...stJigPage.html

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woody BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jonesville, Indiana Posts: 3,597	I can't seem to keep a hold of my jigs long enough for the skirts to become an issue. ~Mark

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