If you're going to use bristles, I would either trim them shorter or bend them where they lay flatter over the point to the hook. Still weedless but makes for easier hook ups.

I like Y guards better to prevent hanging up. I always bend the ends over the point (like above) to help with hook ups. If I didn't, I believe a few crappie would knock it out of their mouth when taking it.

I've considered drilling a hole and adding a YG-4 guard after powder coating them but read where you have to be real careful doing this and using a face mask to prevent ingesting fine lead particles. It said this can be much more dangerous than the normal way we handle lead.

You might have someone who makes weedless jigs with a Y guard or bristle put them in a little shallower than normal and pull them out after they are made. This leaves a small hole which allows you to powder coat them and/or go ahead and epoxy the Y guard/bristle back in place. This should definitely do the trick.

Would be good to see what works for you, might want to give it a try myself.