I have been attempting to make the bluegill bugs that Doc showed on here a week or so ago. These had the "spider" legs. Anyhow, ran across a box full of silicone bass skirts with the band in the middle. Bought the variety pack from Netcraft, or maybe Barlows a couple years ago. Seems like they were pretty cheap, otherwise I would not have bought them. They work great for the spiders and the color combinations give you many choices. One skirt will easily make 12 -14 bugs. Might give that a try. You can also cut them for jig tails. Some have scale patterns, glitter, etc... Only downfall is they are each a different color, so making bulk in one color is out.