As already said, I also use a minimalistic approach to kip after tying them for a few years. I was given some at the ramp once that had no more than 15 hairs on them, and they worked as he said they did. I was very surprised. I think that too much kip actually cuts down on the action as the hair doesn’t have room to move, and it doesn’t move much in the first place, compared to other hair. I would tie a smaller jig to use the shorter hair, or find a shorter shank hook to use the same weight maybe. The fish will tell you.