Abstract: A conventional fishing plug is provided including an elongated body having front and rear ends and wherein at least one of the body ends includes an anchor eye projecting outwardly therefrom. A drag plate having a thin central portion is also provided with a small opening therethrough is provided and installed over one of the aforementioned anchor eyes in a manner such that the one eye projects through the opening. Thereafter, a split ring is secured through at least the one eye for retaining the drag plate thereon. If the one eye comprises the front eye, the split ring is used to attach the free end of the fishing line to the plug and if the one eye comprises the rear eye, the split ring is used to attach a rear multiple barb hook to the rear eye.