swohio Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 I am planning on pouring some saugeye/walleye jigs similar to a weed weasel or timber jig. I will probably use the do it grass jig mold. I'm mostly looking for help concerning the weed guard although any recommendations are appreciated. I have read that the sevenstrand wire guards were invented because walleye fishermen had trouble hooking fish with the 'standard' multi strand mono weed guard. Then I read that the 'y' guards are useless. I have read that people make their own metal guard using sevenstrand leader material. Is this better than buying Y guards? Any recommendations from those of you who make and use walleye jigs in weeds and timber? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Because I don't do production I don't have a need for speed . So I use weed eater line . Smash the end flat cut a V for the hook point to lay in . You also don't have to use all the strands in the multi mono gards if they interfere with hook up . Y guards like the weed eater line can be useless if not fitted properly . That is why I make my own . Wire guards have to be fitted and bent as well or you won't get any better results . Personally I'd rather loose or hang a few jigs with no weed guard as to sacrifice a hook up . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
