Zman & Mustad both have great belly weighted swimbait hooks for fluke rigging, but both are unfortunately stupidly expensive. $7+ for 3 hooks is outrageous, especially the way I’m fishing them. 
 

1/8 oz is just enough to reach bottom and so while I typically get a bit more use out of these than neds they have a finite lifespan.  I can’t seem to find any cheaper options than these two brands, Gammy has one but it’s their powerline hooks for braid. In fact these are the ONLY two brands I seem to be able to find, anyone got any ideas for me?

 

I am using to reach smallmouth in anywhere from 3-10 ft of water with a 4” Zman Jerk Shadz, usually with current. Thanks!

Gamakatsu Weighted Hook works fine for fluorocarbon line too.  I often use it for FC.

As light at 1/16th oz

 

Bps makes a weight called xps hook weights designed for keel weighting so you can make your own, just clamp them onto your hook of choice. They make them from 1/16 to 1/2oz.

I have some belly weighted hooks by Davis, had them awhile, that seem to be lighter wire than most.

3 hours ago, Glenn said:

Gamakatsu Weighted Hook works fine for fluorocarbon line too.  I often use it for FC.

As light at 1/16th oz

 

Unfortunately the screw locks are a no go with ElaZtech.

Ya, Zman sucks because of that. They wind up like a rubber band on screw locks. Oh, and they melt everything they touch.  Ever tried using JJ's Magic on them?  They dissolve! LOL

 

I gave all my Zman baits away and won't use them again. Too much hassle.

Couldn’t you just take the screw lock off the gammy?

53 minutes ago, VolFan said:

Couldn’t you just take the screw lock off the gammy?

I suppose yes

100% Glenn!!

I use these. You can use the stick pin or without pin or screw lock, just stick the eye of the hook thru the front of the bait. Puncture a hole in the head of the bait with the hook first. The lead will keep the bait in place. 

https://northbranchtackle.com/products/sled-jig

12 hours ago, Spankey said:

They hold up well to the bite for sure. 

Exactly I can get 20 fish on one bait, and unless I get hung up get multiple trips.

15 hours ago, Bass Rutten said:

Bps makes a weight called xps hook weights designed for keel weighting so you can make your own, just clamp them onto your hook of choice. They make them from 1/16 to 1/2oz.

I bought some of these to try, thanks. Do you think these will impart a different action being shorter and the weight more concentrated than traditional belly weights?

Have you tried a regular ewg in the size you like with some lead golf tape?  Cheaper overall and you can experiment with where the weight goes.

10 hours ago, Ohioguy25 said:

I bought some of these to try, thanks. Do you think these will impart a different action being shorter and the weight more concentrated than traditional belly weights?

I don't see that being a factor.

Owner Weighted Twistlock Light 3pk | Tackle Warehouse

 

These work,

 

Allen

On 9/21/2024 at 9:59 AM, webertime said:

Have you tried a regular ewg in the size you like with some lead golf tape?  Cheaper overall and you can experiment with where the weight goes.

That’s a thought, better than the xps lead pinch on weights?

Better? Maybe the same in outcome. Definitely more expensive. 

On 9/20/2024 at 5:31 PM, Ohioguy25 said:

Unfortunately the screw locks are a no go with ElaZtech.

This part had me questioning because you said fluke. 

Japan Lure Shop..... I have ordered Owner, Hyabusa, Gamakatsu, Ryugi and Decoy weighted hooks over the years. All great and around $3 - $4 a pack plus shipping.  

14 hours ago, FishTank said:

Japan Lure Shop..... I have ordered Owner, Hyabusa, Gamakatsu, Ryugi and Decoy weighted hooks over the years. All great and around $3 - $4 a pack plus shipping.  

What’s the website, Asian fishing portal?

@Ohioguy25 Japan Lure Shop

 

https://japanlureshop.com/

Another place to look is Discount Tackle. The Owner 5167W Twistlock Light Wire

On 9/20/2024 at 10:13 PM, heavyduty said:

I use these. You can use the stick pin or without pin or screw lock, just stick the eye of the hook thru the front of the bait. Puncture a hole in the head of the bait with the hook first. The lead will keep the bait in place. 

https://northbranchtackle.com/products/sled-jig

 

On 9/20/2024 at 3:13 PM, Glenn said:

Gamakatsu Weighted Hook works fine for fluorocarbon line too.  I often use it for FC.

As light at 1/16th oz

 

 

On 9/20/2024 at 5:39 PM, Bass Rutten said:

Bps makes a weight called xps hook weights designed for keel weighting so you can make your own, just clamp them onto your hook of choice. They make them from 1/16 to 1/2oz.

 

On 9/20/2024 at 6:11 PM, Tackleholic said:

I have some belly weighted hooks by Davis, had them awhile, that seem to be lighter wire than most.

 

On 9/20/2024 at 7:13 PM, VolFan said:

Couldn’t you just take the screw lock off the gammy?

 

On 9/21/2024 at 9:59 AM, webertime said:

Have you tried a regular ewg in the size you like with some lead golf tape?  Cheaper overall and you can experiment with where the weight goes.

 

On 9/21/2024 at 8:01 PM, Bass Rutten said:

I don't see that being a factor.

 

On 9/21/2024 at 9:39 PM, Munkin said:

Owner Weighted Twistlock Light 3pk | Tackle Warehouse

 

These work,

 

Allen

I bought these weights on Amazon, are these the same as the BPS XPS hook weights? Additionally, will either of these jury rigged options impart even slightly different action than factory weighted hooks? Thx!

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00689OJJA?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title