I have only used lead eyes for clouser type patterns, to make the hook ride up and wonder what they do on the wiggle minnow. Do you attach them above or below the hook shank? If their primary purpose is to serve as a platform for the foam, might bead chain eyes be better or do you need the extra weight?

Thanks for the good looking stuff, hope to try them soon. Also, any info on tying the knot that you mentioned, sme type of loop?