04-18-19, 08:57 AM | #1 |
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easy to make wire grip on jig heads to hold soft plastic
I've posted this idea on many forums and gotten positive replies how to keep a grub-like lure from sliding down after a few fish. But first let me recommend the jigs I use that allow for more use of a soft plastic lure.
Ebay has quite a few ballhead jig makers that sell very cheap ballheads and with free s/h. The lures I prefer are unpainted and having no collar (bait holder). Collars begin the destruction of soft plastics when too thick. Painted jigheads distract from the lure or make it appear larger. I want fish to focus on the lure only. I take coated floral arrangement wire and snip off a length that when held against the line tie post, reach the curve of the hook: Fish focus on lure size, action and color - the combination that must be considered when using any lure. You need needle nose pliers and wire snips: Line up the wire: Bend once around and snip off one end close to the post, use the pliers to crush it tighter and and make the wire-L bend: If the wire is too long, snip some off to match the width of the lure. Keeps any plastic close to the ball after many fish are caught: I won't fish jigs without them - even skirted jigs. Last edited by senkosam; 04-18-19 at 09:17 AM. |
04-19-19, 06:47 AM | #2 |
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That's a pretty cool idea. Depending o n the thickness of the wire, I can see where you could possibly shape it so it not only holds the lure but also acts as a weed guard.
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04-20-19, 04:29 PM | #3 |
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I use a different wire that is flexible for jig weed guards.
No problem hooking bass and even panfish. Last edited by senkosam; 04-20-19 at 04:36 PM. |
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