Pivoting Fishing Jig

11) A pivoting fishing jig, comprising:

• a jig body having an upper section and a lower section;
• wherein the upper section is pivotally affixed to the lower section at a first end of each of the upper section and the lower section such that the jig body is selectively movable between an open position and a closed position;
• a notch disposed along an interior surface of the lower section, wherein the notch is dimensioned to receive an interior edge of the upper section therein when the jig body is in the closed position;
• a protrusion extending from the first end of the upper section, wherein the protrusion is dimensioned to contact the lower section when the jig body is in the open position, such that the protrusion limits an angle of the upper section relative to the lower section;
• a first hook affixed to a second end of the upper section;
• a connector affixed to the first end of the lower section, wherein the connector is removably securable to a fishing line.