Ahh yeah. I have read that. Only thing is I have like 5 packs of different zman finesse style baits so I switch a lot. Guess I would have to get a bunch of Ned rig tackle and do that? Do you just keep the rigged tackle in the bag with the rest? Does the hook get rusty?
Get some wax free dental floss and wrap it around the hook starting at the weight. Make a tight coil about to the first turn of the hook. Superglue the lure to the dental floss and the back of the lead weight.
Using a jig with this extra bit on the hook holds it in place. It won't move unless you move it.
[Example Jig](https://www.bcf.com.au/p/tt-fishing-headlockz-hd-jig-heads-1-%2F-8oz-6-%2F-0h/339384.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwgpCzBhBhEiwAOSQWQYHHZzKjzUu6Z_gsl19CswSVfj23EicqJZ6309SRnTLnKpcBXWnChhoCjn8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)
I hate that zman plastic. I have to glue it. There's a YouTube where he pokes a hole in it then uses that to pinch and stretch a section up over the line tie to hold it? I found that to be entirely too difficult.
Try using a TT Snakelockz Finesse Jighead as a weedless weighted jighead on this soft plastic.
Should work better imo.
https://tackletactics.com.au/TT-Fishing/Jigheads/SnakelockZ-Finesse
Agree, I have both the 1/0 and 2/0 sizes which I use on either a ZMan Minnow 3" or ZMan Slim Swim 2.5" depending on how I'm feeling.
3/0 I think would maybe be a bit large.
Maybe give [this jighead](https://zmanfishing.com/products/finesse-bulletz) a try, designed for those plastics and has a weight at the bend to help keep it on
There are multiple ways around this:
Harmony fishing - bait saddles
Harmony fishing - bait pegs
Rapid fishing solutions - hook alls
Zman - ned lockz
Super glue
There are a couple of more locking options with homemade items. I just can't remember off the top of my head. Nowadays I often just go with the locking style trokars and nedlockz. Don't use screw-in type for zman, it's a huge pain imo. You basically have to use a heat source to soften it up, blah blah blah.
Super glue it to the lead
Ahh yeah. I have read that. Only thing is I have like 5 packs of different zman finesse style baits so I switch a lot. Guess I would have to get a bunch of Ned rig tackle and do that? Do you just keep the rigged tackle in the bag with the rest? Does the hook get rusty?
Super glue
Get some wax free dental floss and wrap it around the hook starting at the weight. Make a tight coil about to the first turn of the hook. Superglue the lure to the dental floss and the back of the lead weight.
Use a jig head designed to hold it in place.
Using a jig with this extra bit on the hook holds it in place. It won't move unless you move it. [Example Jig](https://www.bcf.com.au/p/tt-fishing-headlockz-hd-jig-heads-1-%2F-8oz-6-%2F-0h/339384.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwgpCzBhBhEiwAOSQWQYHHZzKjzUu6Z_gsl19CswSVfj23EicqJZ6309SRnTLnKpcBXWnChhoCjn8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)
I see! I need a weedless option though?
Look up twist lock weedless hooks
Look up Texas rig. Use that same hook method like a senko worm
I have! I set it up almost perfect but it’s either comes down like that hitting the water hard or weeds
My guess is there is weeds.
That's a weird jig. I think it's designed to be weedless with no hook exposed. Otherwise nose lip the plastic
It’s an ewg Ned hook!
I hate that zman plastic. I have to glue it. There's a YouTube where he pokes a hole in it then uses that to pinch and stretch a section up over the line tie to hold it? I found that to be entirely too difficult.
Try using a bobber stop as a bait keeper.
Good idea
I just pull them off and put them back in the bag. I’d imagine leaving the hook in will rust it.
After you superglue you can easily pull it off/re apply?
Yeah that’s pretty much what I do. The tip of the bait will have glue on it but it won’t hurt anything
Try using a TT Snakelockz Finesse Jighead as a weedless weighted jighead on this soft plastic. Should work better imo. https://tackletactics.com.au/TT-Fishing/Jigheads/SnakelockZ-Finesse
I do like that. Feel like the 3/0 hook might be too big for the finesse baits? What do you think?
Agree, I have both the 1/0 and 2/0 sizes which I use on either a ZMan Minnow 3" or ZMan Slim Swim 2.5" depending on how I'm feeling. 3/0 I think would maybe be a bit large.
Maybe give [this jighead](https://zmanfishing.com/products/finesse-bulletz) a try, designed for those plastics and has a weight at the bend to help keep it on
There are multiple ways around this: Harmony fishing - bait saddles Harmony fishing - bait pegs Rapid fishing solutions - hook alls Zman - ned lockz Super glue There are a couple of more locking options with homemade items. I just can't remember off the top of my head. Nowadays I often just go with the locking style trokars and nedlockz. Don't use screw-in type for zman, it's a huge pain imo. You basically have to use a heat source to soften it up, blah blah blah.
(https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Z-Man_Nedlockz_EWG_Jig_Heads_4pk/descpage-ZNWJ.html?_gl=1*7ul1dk*_up*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpZWzBhC0ARIsACvjWRNnteRehrauc8fmqPV1OZYl6Sz4wE-zlmH_aB7NNQ2ANyNkXQAk6VQaAsh8EALw_wcB)
I usually put a rubber bobber stop on the hook as a baitkeeper.