How to Make a Squid Jig Heavier

The depth and type of squid jig you use depends on which species you are fishing. Jigs are used to hook fish and other water animals. To use one, a fisherman lowers the jig into the water and jigs the lure up and down by raising the rod and lowering it repeatedly. Squid are usually in the deep sea but there are over 300 species that live in various depths. Jigging for squid is often done at night with large overhead lights. Some jiggers even tie lights to their line and drop the jig to extreme depths to attract squid. Jigging involves jerking the line and letting it rest repetitively.

Things You'll Need

  • Slitted weight
  • Pliers
  • Ringed weight
  • Lead sheet
  • Heavy jig
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Instructions

    • 1

      Add weight to the end of the line by sliding a slitted lead weight just above the jig. Clamp down the weight with pliers.

    • 2

      Add additional weight, if needed, by sliding the line through the ring on a ringed weight. Slide it to just above the slitted weight and tie it with any type of knot, as long as it is secure.

    • 3

      Wrap a thin lead sheet around the top of your squid jig. Make sure the colors of the jig aren't covered. The lead sheet is bendable so place the non-colorful top of the jig on the sheet and wrap the sheet around the top by bending it. Crimp it down with pliers.