Is this rigged right? Any tips on rigging Z-Man Elaztec plastics? I struggle to keep it from twisting itself on the hook.
Posted by Jorgeb42
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Miserable_End_2785 on
Good placement of the hook as it pokes through the top of the plastic. I might go a little shallower through the bait so there’s a larger gap between the hook point and the top of the plastic. As far as keeping Zmans from twisting, I use a tiny drop of super glue on the hook shank. Works like a charm.
Adventurous-Cry6973 on
You’ve rigged this almost perfectly. The one adjustment you need to made is to turn the soft plastic 180°. You want the curly tail to point in the opposite direction of the hook, as it will prevent the curly part from being caught and tangled in the hook.
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Good placement of the hook as it pokes through the top of the plastic. I might go a little shallower through the bait so there’s a larger gap between the hook point and the top of the plastic. As far as keeping Zmans from twisting, I use a tiny drop of super glue on the hook shank. Works like a charm.
You’ve rigged this almost perfectly. The one adjustment you need to made is to turn the soft plastic 180°. You want the curly tail to point in the opposite direction of the hook, as it will prevent the curly part from being caught and tangled in the hook.
https://preview.redd.it/1if4xiuoe4qg1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=76cc21274f5ba6232a759a214b4a606c82a4e7ae
The red circle is where the jig should be exiting the body of the plastic.
I would also recommend adding a drop of superglue where they connect. It will extend the life of so many plastics.