Originally Posted by
phoenix5252
Start using rubber to tie them , makes the skirt a lot bulkier and much better than silicone or anything I could find on the internet. I rarely use silicon anymore because the rubber looks so much better and results seem better as well. One trick though, go about an 1/8 higher in weight than the norm because the fall rate is slower depending on how much rubber you use. Flipping is the only time I use silicone anymore. Its fin to catch fosh on something you have made for sure, but try the rubber and you wont turn back. Lure parts online is where I get mine. They have the molds, hooks, everything you need to make your on from scratch. I'm not sure if you poured those heads or not, probably not due to the unique line tie position, but if you start from scratch you can build a jig head for about 1.20$ with a high end hook. I figured out the other day, adding in the skirt, I have about 1.50-1.75$ in each jig and could easily sell for 6-7$, but id rather just keep them for me and a few buddies. I couldn't make enough to quit my day job!! LOL