Abstract: The invention is a jig head wherein a weight is attached to an appendage extending from the shank portion of the jig head. The appendage can be either fixedly or slidably attached to the shank and the weight can be permanently or temporarily attached to the appendage. Depending upon the configuration, the design offers the ability to change or relocate the weight relative to the shank thereby changing the operational characteristics of the jig head without having to remove the jig head from a fishing line. In addition, decoration of the weight can be done independently of the manufacture of the jig head thereby reducing manufacturing cost.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a modular weight for a fishing lure having an overall specific gravity greater than that of water includes a head coupled to a first end of at least one protrusion The protrusion is selectively inserted at least partially into a fishing lure body independent of a fishing line, hook and/or any connecting hardware. During use, at least a portion of the protrusion extends into, and at least a portion of the head extends out from, an exterior surface of the fishing lure body. The resilience of the fishing lure body material tends to maintain the position of the protrusion during use. The modular weight may be selectively removed and repositioned or exchanged for a different modular weight having a different weight, shape or decorative appearance. Multiple weights may be strategically placed in the lure to further alter the lure's movements in water.