KP Duty Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 When I started assembling jigs in '04, I went to my local hardware store to purchase wire to tie my skirts. They didn't have the wire I needed, so I found some 4" zip ties I already had, and decided to try them as a skirt collar. They worked well, and the zip tie buckle provided support that made my jigheads stand up. The colors are a nice touch as well. All walmart supercenters carry these ties in black, clear, and neon. Standing up... Laying on their side so you can see the buckle. You can turn the zip tie to where the buckle is under the weedguard if you want to maximize weedlessness. Heads on these jigs... 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MickD Posted June 24, 2023 Super User Share Posted June 24, 2023 I use the tiny black ones for wacky rigs, too. Work fine. Will handle any size worm/stick. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric 26 Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 I would have never thought to use zip ties. Thanks for the tip ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User T-Billy Posted June 25, 2023 Super User Share Posted June 25, 2023 I use the 3" ties. They work well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PondProwler9000 Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 X2 to all of the above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User GreenPig Posted June 27, 2023 Super User Share Posted June 27, 2023 Yes. For years I've put a tiny zip tie on any rubber collared jig/ buzzbait/ spinnerbait, because it's gonna dissolve/melt in time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PondProwler9000 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 On 6/24/2023 at 7:54 PM, T-Billy said: I use the 3" ties. They work well. Where are you finding these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User T-Billy Posted June 28, 2023 Super User Share Posted June 28, 2023 2 hours ago, PondProwler9000 said: Where are you finding these? I've found them at Lowes, and on Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User WRB Posted June 28, 2023 Super User Share Posted June 28, 2023 Catt suggested using zip ties for jig skirts decades ago! Tom 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirtley Howe Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 2 hours ago, T-Billy said: I've found them at Lowes, and on Amazon. Also Harbor Freight if you have one of those near you. They usually have them in black or white if color matters to you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Catt Posted June 28, 2023 Super User Share Posted June 28, 2023 5 hours ago, WRB said: Catt suggested using zip ties for jig skirts decades ago! Tom Couldn't say how long I've been doing this. The ones I use I buy at a electrical supply store. They are 3" long & maybe 1/16" wide. What I like about them the most is the tag end lays horizontal (flat) instead of vertical. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Munkin Posted July 5, 2023 Super User Share Posted July 5, 2023 While I wire tie baits I make I use zip ties on pre-existing lures. Allen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tackleholic Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Any lure with a rubber collar gets 2 or 3 wraps of fluorocarbon and a good knot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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