Jimmyjigs Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 I could use some advice about making(buying) a barbed keeper for tough plastics like ElazTec (Gulp?) This would be mounted above a worm hook to keep the plastic in place.Have used baitholder hook shanks but I have to break the hooks to get them.Help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 (edited) I use 20ga galvanized wire that I get at Lowe’s. Cut off piece lay it on the hook and wrap some thread around it. Put a little Krazy glue on it and you have a useable cheap bait keeper. I do that a lot with worm hooks and on some of my shaky jigs. i also make holders like the parasite clips. Edited July 14, 2019 by Jig Man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyjigs Posted July 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 Interesting but was looking for a barbed keeper to push into Gulp and/or ElazTec that rides above the worm hook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanmc Posted July 16, 2019 Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Stainless-Steel-Fishing-Hook-Bait-Keeper-Spring-Lure-Holder-Fixed-Lock-Connector/273875145714?hash=item3fc43b13f2:g:pDoAAOSwruFc9ewM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted July 16, 2019 Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 1 hour ago, bryanmc said: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Stainless-Steel-Fishing-Hook-Bait-Keeper-Spring-Lure-Holder-Fixed-Lock-Connector/273875145714?hash=item3fc43b13f2:g:pDoAAOSwruFc9ewM That is a slick way to rig soft plastics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted July 16, 2019 Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 Yes, But the elaztech plastic does not do well on these... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanmc Posted July 16, 2019 Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 You can also find the old barbed keepers like on the mister twister keeper hooks with that search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted July 16, 2019 Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 I buy mine here https://www.ebay.com/itm/100X-Soft-Lure-Baits-Hook-Pin-Spring-Fixed-Lock-Fishing-Screw-Needle-Worm-PipCYN/233235352329?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 My last order was for 500... Cheap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe406 Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 28 minutes ago, 21xdc said: I buy mine here https://www.ebay.com/itm/100X-Soft-Lure-Baits-Hook-Pin-Spring-Fixed-Lock-Fishing-Screw-Needle-Worm-PipCYN/233235352329?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 My last order was for 500... Cheap. Great recommendation, thanks! Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyjigs Posted July 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 Thanks guys. I have used these spring pins before and they work well.You can really get creative with them.I will try to search the old Mr Twister barbed keeper because it seems like the answer for the ElazTec and probably the Gulp too. Jimmyjigs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcool3 Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 On 7/16/2019 at 3:28 PM, 21xdc said: Yes, But the elaztech plastic does not do well on these... Heat the spring pins with a lighter ... and it will melt into the elaztech ... Insert the heated pin and twist. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthworm77 Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 These are what you are looking for........ http://moanerhooks.com/product/stickr-pins/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cgaffney Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 I don’t use any keepers a small dab of super glue. Elaztech adheres better to super glue then anything I know. I learnt this from fishing the TRD on Ned heads I pour my own without a keeper on purpose. It allows me to rig it perfectly straight. The bait will out live the head sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
