you need this: jig hook, kevlar cord (30 - 35cm), heat shrink tubing or lumo crimp sleeve, solid ring & split ring.

 

take the kevlar and fold it. Then tie a 2 turn surgeon knot (double granny) being careful not to cross the cord.

 

 

reduce knot a little and insert the hook into the knot. Be careful of the orientation of the hook.

 

 

use pliers and tighten up the knot. Push the loop through the hook eye and pull up tight.

 

 

the assist hook is ready to fish now.  You can tidy it up by slipping over a lenght of heat shrink tubing to protect the knot.  Final bit is to add the rings.

 

 

An easier knot to tie is with a single overhand knot (granny knot) which should be strong enough.  You can ensure the strenght by couple drops of superglue around the knot and eye. 

 

 

Finish off with heat shrink tubing and rings.

 

 

Easy eh?

Now you are ready to fish

 

Gamakatsu Tuned jig hooks Cam.  Note the slight up turned eye and the typical Japanese style bend. 

 

 

Fish City in Albany does. Best phone them first though. Get the size 35 for jigs 200 gms and above.

 

 

Cheers,

Josh

Not exactly answering you question but I like using heatshrink that shrinks to a tight fit over the cord- I can't remember what mm it is. But I find that a bit of slow-set superglue at the knot and eye helps lubricate the tight fitting heat shrink to slide over the thicker knot/eye.. If it is still too tight, I insert the tip of a needle nosed plier into the end of the heatshrink then firmly but slowly opening the jaws to widen the tube, if you know what I mean.

 

Cheers, Clarence

 

 

Josh I've been using 1/4" (6.4mm) coloured heat shrink tubing but if you use heavier cord or a bulkier knot, then go to the next size up.

That is lumo heat shrink over the assist hook.