The Decoy I-Guard is the small, discreet accessory that makes a difference when trying to maintain a setup for the entire session. This drilled silicone float stop is placed above the knot that connects the leader to the hook or jig head, to protect this sensitive area from repeated shocks and contacts with the bottom.
In the field, its worth is immediately appreciated: the knot is better preserved, the rigging withstands casting and bites more calmly, and the end of the leader maintains its reliability longer. The transparency of the cone allows it to be forgotten in the water, while its silicone design offers a practical solution to secure the connection between the leader and the equipment.
The I-Guard also makes sense when fishing with soft lures mounted on offset hooks. In areas rich in suspended vegetation, it helps the algae to slide along the line without getting stuck on the lure, which allows the rigging to remain more effective longer throughout the casting. This is a real plus when each presentation must remain clean, smooth, and efficient.
In use, this type of accessory is perfectly suited as soon as the bottom becomes abrasive or when plants hinder the progress of the rigging. It ideally accompanies fine fishing or technical rigs where knot protection and continuity of fishing are essential. For congested areas as well as for more relaxed approaches, it provides this peace of mind that one seeks at the water's edge: less constraint on the terminal, more serenity during the animation.
- Drilled silicone cone
- Transparent
- Is placed above the knot that connects the leader to the hook or the jig head
- Protects the knot from shocks and contacts with the bottom
- Preserves this sensitive part of the leader
- Useful for fishing with soft lures mounted on offset hooks
- Allows algae to slide on the leader without getting stuck on the lure
- The rigging remains effective throughout the casting
