Solution to the problem of using a small jig in a weedy area
Weed guards are usually out for 1/32 and1/24oz jigs. Solution: make a wire weed guard and attach another piece as a leader.
Problem: Once a weed guard is attached through the line tie twice to form a loop, there's little room for a line tie because thin braid is difficult to pass through the crowded eye. (Braid is the only line I use).
Solution: permanently attach a thin wire leader to the line tie eye.
Weed guard:
https://i.imgur.com/Stg2RSc.jpg
Leader attached (thicker floral wire used for illustration)
https://i.imgur.com/hgkxghH.jpg
Note: the wire ends are wrapped around the hook shank from opposite direction.
https://i.imgur.com/a2CmKRr.jpg
I used 27# test wire which is super thin and good for when a wire leader is needed to prevent pickerel from cutting the line but doesn't affect pan fish biting. It cost $3.29 for 30' and will last forever. I use a thicker gage to make spinners and Beetle Spin type spinners.
https://i.imgur.com/zLkAqcL.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/jEW6Oin.jpg?1
First time I tried it today I caught a bass and then a medium size sunfish while working the jig through weeds with zero hang-up's.
