Can't help you on that one, I have not experienced such a problem with the Silent Approach Marabou Jigs I use, but you might want to try washing it with some lemon joy and then letting it air dry before going out again. if this does not work them try another jig. Maybe Stew is onto something with the Schlappen, I have not fished a Schlappen jig yet so I cannot comment, but will try some this winter.