How to Rig a Knife Jig Lure

Knife jig lures are used by anglers fishing in deeper off shore waters. Knife jigs are productive lures for saltwater game fish, such as grouper. They are made of metal or lead and weigh up to 14 1/8-ounces. The knife jig is lowered into the water, and raised up and down to attract game fish. The knife jig lure is rigged with a specialized hook design.

Things You'll Need

  • Knife jig
  • Split ring
  • Split ring pliers
  • 3/0 short leader assist hook
  • 50-pound test monfilament shock leader
  • Crimp collar
  • Pliers
  • Scissors
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Instructions

    • 1

      Attach a split ring to the fixed loop at the nose of the knife jig. Use split ring pliers to open the ring and thread it onto the fixed loop.

    • 2

      Attach a single size 3/0 short assist hook to the split ring. Use the split ring pliers to spread the ring and thread the eye of the short assist hook onto the split ring.

    • 3

      Slide a crimp collar onto the end of the 50-pound test monofilament shock leader attached to your main line. Feed the end of the leader through the fixed loop on the nose of the knife jig.

    • 4

      Pull free end of the leader 6-inches up the main leader length. Slide the crimp collar down over the free end of the leader.

    • 5

      Crimp the collar in place with a pair of pliers to secure the knife jig to the shock leader. Trim excess line from the free end of the leader with scissors.