I just wanted to do a quick review of the new punch skirts from Siebert Outdoors. Mike Siebert was kind enough to get them rush shipped to me to so I could fish them this past weekend so I told him I'd give a nice review. Right off the bat, the price point is terrific. 1 oz punch skirt with multiple color options for only $5.75. That's hard to beat when searching out some of the major brand competitors. Slither rigs are $8 or $9 each I think? Anyway, I used 1oz in the Hard Candy color. I snelled a trokar TK130 and used an assortment of trailers. RageTail lobster in watermelon red flake, Rage Tail shellcracker in green pumpking sapphire, RageTail craw in candy craw, and last I used a Havoc Pit Boss as straight green pumpkin. I was using 40lb Suffix 832 line and I was able to punch through some really thick mats with relative ease. Some of the casts I would launch high up in the air so it came down like a missle. The punch skirt worked flawlessly and I would recommend them to everyone here. Mike does an excellent job on his stuff. I used the same 1oz punch skirt the entire weekend. I didn't catch a ton of fish, but I nabbed a few.
I have come to realize that I need to beef up my pitching rod using heavier baits like i did. Prior to this, I never did a lot of actual punching (pitching yes) but I can see where a longer rod with more back bone would be much more effecient with heavy baits. I still got the job done and was using my 7'1" MH/F St.Croix Rage rod. 1oz would be the max I would throw with that rod. I think I should have switched to a 3/4 oz but I was in fishing mode and was just on the go. I think even 3/4oz wouldn't have penetrated some mats I was fishing.\
All in all, great product and great service from Mike at Siebert Outdoors. I will definitely be getting more of these. They are worth every penny and Mike's craftsmanship is top notch. He has a great color selection too to match any trailer out there. Way to go Mike and thanks again!
