A component used in a fishing lure is disclosed. The component includes a flexible cantilever having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is either connected to or capable of connecting to a hook and the second end is either connected to or capable of connecting to the fishing lure such that when a force sufficient enough to deflect the flexible cantilever is directly or indirectly applied to the flexible cantilever, the hook displaces with respect to the fishing lure.
