The shredded rubber, vinyl and other material that makes up most of our trolling lure skirts is pretty flimsy and apt to get damaged, torn or simply chopped clean off by our finny friends. Happily though, replacing them is not that difficult.

With the big pelagics away in bluer pastures, now’s the time to get stuck in to some off-season tackle and boat maintenance. Because before you know it, it’ll be game on once again.