A weed deflector for protection of a fishing lure is attached directly to a fishing line and is able to move about freely. The weed deflector may rest on top of the lure or partially engage the lure, and may be used with substantially any existing lure. The weed deflector may come in a variety of shapes, including circular or polygonal, and may be manufactured from a variety of materials, including plastic or metal, in an alternate embodiment, the weed deflector has projections off its base to attract fish to the lure.
