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Message Subject: JigSkins heat shrink lure covers

JMacD

Posted 10/14/2016 8:28 AM (#833435)
Subject: JigSkins heat shrink lure covers

Posts: 114

Has any one tried these? If so, how do they hold up against hook rash?

http://www.jigskinz.com/

MRichardson

Posted 10/14/2016 9:01 AM (#833447 - in reply to #833435)
Subject: RE: JigSkins heat shrink lure covers

Those look cool, thanks for sharing. I’m going to try some. Hook rash will be dependent on the epoxy coat I put on them.

Gringo Loco

Posted 10/14/2016 9:40 AM (#833461 - in reply to #833435)
Subject: RE: JigSkins heat shrink lure covers

Posts: 653

Location: Moses Lake, WA

Be advised that these come in fixed sizes so they won't fit just any length or shape bait. They're easy to apply and like Mike says your epoxy topcoat will be your protection.

MRichardson

Posted 10/18/2016 9:00 AM (#833947 - in reply to #833435)
Subject: RE: JigSkins heat shrink lure covers

I picked some of these up. So far they seem pretty cool. I feel like I’m cheating lol. They are not totally easy, you can see by the front hook hanger I have some figuring out and work to do. Also my thumb is covering a bare spot on the nose I’ll need to blend in. I’m going to put a coat of epoxy on and then do some painting over it. Then finish coats of epoxy. I may paint over the eyes and put my own on too. There’s some printing and logo’s to cover up as well. I think they look great though.

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jlong

Posted 10/21/2016 7:46 AM (#834263 - in reply to #833947)
Subject: RE: JigSkins heat shrink lure covers

Posts: 1937

Location: Black Creek, WI

I know that an epoxy topcoat is the best protection method. However, I'm lazy and don't want to hassle with epoxy coatings if not necessary.

Can anyone provide some first hand feedback on how durable these skinz are without an epoxy protective coat?

MRichardson

Posted 10/21/2016 9:21 AM (#834275 - in reply to #834263)
Subject: RE: JigSkins heat shrink lure covers

I can't attest to any durability experience. If you don't epoxy, it's pretty easy to just shrink another one on.

Check out the video link, lots of "how to" info on his youtube page as well. I love his testing methods lol About as scientific as when we strength tested baits by lifting the fat guy in the shop from a forklift by the hook hangers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz8trxluRcs

Edited by MRichardson 10/21/2016 9:39 AM

travelingfisherman

Posted 11/15/2016 6:57 PM (#836583 - in reply to #833435)
Subject: Re: JigSkins heat shrink lure covers

Posts: 105

Location: Florida

Looks like a good product but I rather paint my lures.

MRichardson

Posted 11/28/2016 8:45 AM (#837510 - in reply to #833435)
Subject: RE: JigSkins heat shrink lure covers

I don't think I'll be giving up my airbrushes anytime soon, but I sure do like the way these wraps look on my lures

Edited by MRichardson 11/28/2016 9:01 AM

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