The Z-Man NedlockZ EWG combines a mushroom head with a strong, wide-gaped VMC No. 1 Texas hook. It protects the hook point on a small soft plastic lure for Ned Rig fishing near weed beds and structure. A molded retainer holds the body against the head.
The Ned Rig can reach its limits when the hook point regularly snags on vegetation. The NedlockZ EWG allows for a Texas rig: the hook point retracts into the soft body, making it less exposed as the lure moves through the water.
The mushroom head maintains the characteristic support for this type of fishing near the bottom. The molded retainer prevents the lure from sliding toward the bend, and the wide opening of the VMC No. 1 hook leaves room for the soft plastic. The body must be proportionate to this setup to allow the hook point to clear obstacles.