I was digging into jig‑making techniques and skirt building, and it reminded me of a tool I saw about ten years ago. After watching a YouTube video, I realized the company that made it doesn’t produce it anymore—and I can’t remember their name. Part of me wishes I’d bought one back then.

Is there anything available today that does the same job?

It was called Naked Bait Co., Skirt expander, I remember the gimmicky plastic tool that almost everyone had. The company went out of business. Then the business and patent I believe was sold to someone else (don't remember the name) and that person never really produced any to the market. They do come up for sale on e-bay sometimes.

I have a tool called the skirt Master Tool. It has three prongs where you put the rubber collar on the prongs squeeze the handles and it opened up the collar to insert your skirt. I used to know the owner, I believe he passed away. His family I believe still makes them. If I find the link I will PM you. I believe they were around $30.00.

You can check these out also on Amazon. Type in: Fishing Skirt Band Tool...in the search bar. They have a few that would work.

If you are looking for a replacement tool, this may help https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Skirts_Unlimited_Skirt_Making_Tool/descpage-SUSMT.html?from=basres&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1691409505&gbraid=0AAAAADkexy7LUWvd3tCWeqXMy4wigM3Nh&gclid=Cj0KCQiAhaHMBhD2ARIsAPAU_D4aKbcSYA5MSoEVydvHLeRdOFSmZLvWGXKzdQ06AVe749AQrxHzNTUaAr3HEALw_wcB

That tool works for mixing silicone and living rubber together. For production it isn't a good tool. The metal pen looking tool is what I like.

Allen