Several weeks ago I posted about the difficulty in getting a keeper on a hook into these things.

My simple, effective solution was to clamp a fine finish nail or a needle in a pair of vice grips, then heat it with a torch, and melt a hole into the head of the worm.

Works like a charm.

The past couple of days I've been using them, and the Strike King caffein shad on the Mega Strike ShakE2 jig head.

I now have another weapon in my arsenal.

The SK finesse worms are nearly indestructible. I caught 12 bass on one worm, one just over four pounds, three over three and the other eight averaged over two pounds each.

The worm was still in great shape, but I hung and lost the rig on the bottom. It was unmarked, and the part that was pierced by the hook had no tears whatever.

The only plastic I know of that is stronger and more durable is 3M 5200 marine sealant and adhesive, maybe.

My one gripe with the jig heads is the heavy paint or powder coating on the barbs, particularly the barb that aims at the point of the hook. Any hit, or nibble by a small fish will free it from that barb.

No matter, just plug it back on and cast again.

The new SK finesse worm is know as the 3X, I believe. Hopefully it's as durable as the older version I have.

Good idea about the finishing nail. I had been using them on a simple ball jig with no keeper and a touch of glue. Like your idea better. I love the 3x baits but their selection could be better. I'd love a brush hog in that style! Only one i've been able to find is made by snapback (i think terminator owns it). It's hard to find and I've only come across it on ebay. Skeet Reese endorsed it. I'm not sure why this type tackle isn't the next big thing. I curse every time I have to throw away a brush hog after 2 bass. I guess the only other option is mend it.