How to Put on a Fishing Jig Skirt

A jig skirt is used to provide a fishing lure with its shape and add a bit of flash to otherwise dull-looking bait. The jig skirt may be made from vinyl, buckskin, plastic, rubber or any variety of materials and comes in myriad colors. Whether fishing for bass on the lake or for king mackerel in the ocean, a jig skirt will help your lure performance 9 out of 10 times. Installing one is also quite simple so that even a novice fisherman can take advantage of a fishing jig skirt's use.

Things You'll Need

  • Jig head
  • Jig skirt
  • Jig body
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Instructions

  1. How to Put on a Fishing Jig Skirt

    • 1

      Tie the jig head to the tag end of the fishing line from your fishing rod.

    • 2

      Slip the jig skirt over the hook until it sits just underneath the head of the jig.

    • 3

      Slide the jig body or live bait onto the hook to hold the skirt in place.

Tips & Warnings

  • For added security, small zip ties can be used to hold the skirt to the jig head, although this is not necessary.

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