FishinBuck07 Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 For those of you that tie your own skirts on your jigs, I would like to tie on my own skirts. I was wondering what size wire to use to tie them on? I don't want to use the rubber band collars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Deleted account Posted May 27, 2022 Super User Share Posted May 27, 2022 22-26 AWG, depending on the jig size, I get the copper spools at the craft stores. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishinBuck07 Posted May 28, 2022 Author Share Posted May 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Deleted account said: 22-26 AWG, depending on the jig size, I get the copper spools at the craft stores. I have tried some of that, must be doing something wrong cause it always breaks on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTN-NY Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 I use sewing thread and a cement to harden it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nso123 Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 I have been using the bands from fishing skirts.com with good luck. If I were going to tie with thread I would give Semperfli nanosilk a look. I tie all of my predator flies with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HB Dink Master Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 22 Gauge works best for me. Ease of use and strength. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted May 28, 2022 Global Moderator Share Posted May 28, 2022 22 gauge I believe is what I use also. Don't twist it too tight, might be why you're breaking it. I get mine on spools at Hobby Lobby for a couple bucks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishinBuck07 Posted May 28, 2022 Author Share Posted May 28, 2022 Thanks guys I will give it a shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Munkin Posted May 29, 2022 Super User Share Posted May 29, 2022 22 guage for me as well. Allen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbirdsley Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 I’ve been using 24 gage. I like the black painted/tinted wire the best 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Munkin Posted June 7, 2022 Super User Share Posted June 7, 2022 Somewhere on here I posted pics of how to wire tie a skirt. Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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