A fishing jig includes a hook shank including i) a substantially straight portion extending along a first axis; ii) an angulated length forming a shoulder at a first upper end of the straight portion including a first section extending at an obtuse angle to the straight portion and a second section bent at a 45° away from the point, a place of intersection between the first section and the second section forming a crook in said angulated length; a malleable weight secured to the hook shank overlying the crook and iii) a line-tie eyelet formed at a terminal end of the second section. Molded soft plastic baits having pockets to receive the malleable weight are also a feature of the invention.