I don't use jigs with collars seeing as how they make the hole in soft plastic larger, contributing to their sliding back. If I must buy a collared jig because of a weight/hook size combo, I crush the collar with pliers, cut around it with wire cutters and then snip the flattened lead off. Here's the process of making what I call - the
Grub Grip:
24g coated wire used for flower arrangements is easy to use.
Cut a small piece and hold it close to the line tie post:
Wrap the wire tightly around once and snip off one side close to the post:
Bend the wire into an L:
I will not go fishing without the wire grip to hold soft plastics no matter the size:
My jigs are sorted by wt. and hook size and placed in slits in a block of packing foam:
I also use the wire to hold bass jig trailers in place.
Once the trailer is on the hook, I wrap the wire around once into a wire loop, make wire L's and push them into the top of the plastic.
The loop allows good trailer action. Unwind the wire and use it again for another trailer.
