Abstract: According to the principles of the present invention a combination sinker and bait stabilizer for a fishing hook is provided. The device is intended for use with a fishing hook having a curved shaft and a sharp tip extending from the curved shaft. The device includes an attachment portion including an eye adapted for receiving the curved shaft through the sharp tip and for lying on the curved shaft. The device further includes first and second capture members attached to the attachment portion and spaced apart from each other, the first and second capture members lying in a plane lateral to the plane of the fishing hook and extending upwardly to be inserted into a portion of a soft bait to maintain the soft bait laterally to the fishing hook.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide fishing jig having improved head, weed guard, and adjustable fall features. Trailing weights are adjustable in size and/or position within the jig, provide for adjustment of the fall characteristics of a given jig for a given situation. Movement of weights forward along the jig cause the jig to fall more forwardly, and vice versa. All else being the same, increasing size of weights at a given position on the rear of the jig cause the jig to fall more rearwardly, and vice versa. Thus a rear weight that can be adjusted in size, shape, and position or completely removed and reused, without destroying the jig or weight system. Also provided is a wire coil and a skirt-mounting collar on the same lure, providing improved weedless capability. Also provided is a jig with a “dropped” line attachment eye, giving an upward movement when the lure is pulled in.