A fishing lure for simulating the motion of dying bait is described. In one embodiment, the fishing lure includes a lure body having a longitudinal line and a nose at a first distal end having a line tie with an anchor secured to the nose of the lure body. The line tie further includes a leg which extends forward and downward from the anchor and at the end of the leg opposite from the anchor an eyelet is provided for connection to a fishing line.