It's like the hook eye is sticking out about 1/8" of hook shank between the jig head and the hook eye. Maybe it will work ok? At least it is easy to dip in the paint without painting the hook eye shut. Is it just because I am using a big hook #6 on a small 1/32 oz jig head? Maybe if I buy some straight hooks I can make the jig bend at the eye myself, if I want a bigger hook on a small jig head?