Decoy Versatile Keeper

A Small Accessory That Saves Time at the Water

The Versatile Keeper by Decoy is one of those unassuming bits of tackle that quietly does far more than you'd expect. Once you've tried it, it'll earn a permanent spot in your lure box - guaranteed.

The Keeper holds even the softest soft plastic securely on an offset hook or jig head, dramatically extending the life of each lure and cutting down on bait changes - which means more time fishing and less wear on your soft plastics.

How to Fish It

When using an offset or wide-gap hook, thread the front of the soft plastic onto the hook first, then slide the Keeper onto the hook shank - flat side first - until it presses firmly against the soft plastic. This stops even a fully swallowed lure from sliding down the shank and prevents the hook point from being blocked inside the body.

On a jig head, slide the Keeper onto the shank after threading the soft plastic. With the flat side leading, it locks everything in place and stops any movement during the retrieve.

The Keeper also works perfectly for securing trailer hooks on spinnerbaits and chatterbaits to the hook shank.

On top of that, it makes an ideal replacement for a bead on a Texas & Carolina rig - protecting your knot from the bullet weight while also giving you a completely silent presentation.