Likes Likes:  0
Thanks Thanks:  0
HaHa HaHa:  0
Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 23

Thread: Split Shot Sinkers

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    EAST TENN. DOUGLAS CHEROKEE LOUDON TELLICO WATTS BAR
    Posts
    2,118
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default Split Shot Sinkers


    Can Someone Tell Me Where I Could Find
    Half Ounce Split Shot Sinkers
    Thanks

  2. #2
    frank lawhead's Avatar
    frank lawhead is offline RIP Frank - Crystal is now posting on his behalf.
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Location
    N39.50.460---W088.09.215
    Posts
    3,600
    Post Thanks / Like

    Post

    i THINK BASS PRO SHOPS HAS THEM IN THE WORM WEIGHTS FOR TEXAS RIGGING
    PROUD MEMBER OF TEAM GEEZER

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jun 2005
    Location
    North-East Mississippi
    Posts
    4,466
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Some of the bigger Wal-Marts around here occasionally have 1/2 ounce
    Water Gremlin "Bull-Shot" - pointed, but still a split shot... would that
    work for what you want? Some stores only have up to 1/4 ounce, but
    I have seen them from time to time. I like them 'cause they don't seem
    to snag as easy, or twist your line like the removeable split shots can.

    Oh, I am behind the times :o I see what Mr. Frank means - thought you
    meant "pinch on" Never mind me...
    Last edited by J White; 09-29-2005 at 11:37 AM.
    Shoals Area Crappie Association

  4. #4
    CrappiePappy's Avatar
    CrappiePappy is offline Super Moderator - 2013 Man Of The Year * Crappie.com Supporter
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Location
    Lexington, KY
    Posts
    23,502
    Post Thanks / Like

    Question Okay ... enlighten me here, guys

    Why would you use/need 1/2oz split shot sinkers .... trolling ?? drift fishing ?? current ??
    I've used one or two #4 Water Gremlin split shot for many years (one if stationary, or using a float - two if drifting tightline) ... would that (two of the #4's) come close to 1/2oz ??

    JW - what ? Am I missing something ? How does a removable split shot cause line twist, any more than a non-removable one ? Do you think the little "re-opener wings" are causing spin ?

    Any of you guys use "Sticky Weight" (pliable tungsten) ?? http://store.basstackle.com/basstack...ckyweight.html I've tried it a few times, but haven't really given it a good solid testing. It does seem to work as advertised ... and it doesn't put a "crimp" in the line (possibly weakening the line), and that's a good thing. The only downside is price ($5/ounce) ... but, it is removable/reusable, and it's pliable - so "it" won't get hung up (like a solid, lead sinker can).
    NOTE: direct sunlight/heat will soften it, and may allow it to run out of the plastic container. Keeping it between the layers of plastic film, in the container, and in a small ziplock bag, will keep it from getting on anything in the tacklebox. ................. cp

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jun 2005
    Location
    North-East Mississippi
    Posts
    4,466
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Crappiepappy, I realized I done got in over my head here
    After looking twice, I think he is wanting the style of sinkers some call
    "drop shot" I think split shot is just a general term for a style of bass fishing
    now??? Anyway, like I said, never mind me. As for the little ears causing
    twist... that is the thinking behind it. I wouldn't swear they do, but I've
    read that in several magazine articles, and it seems to be logical... I haven't
    done any hard scientific test on it but I have seen my line twist when I
    drifted or trolled with them, so I took them at their word. Could be something
    else causing the twist too. I know a little stripe or crappie that "pinwheels"
    coming in will make a mess out of my crankbait trolling rigs! I used to put
    a barrel swivel 4 or 5 feet up the line from my crankbaits, but my daughter
    never knows when to quit reeling - till the rod tip is in the fish's mouth!
    I was afraid she was gonna mess up my tip guides reeling the barrel swivel
    up so tight in them, so quit using them for now.
    Last edited by J White; 09-29-2005 at 02:20 PM.
    Shoals Area Crappie Association

  6. #6
    frank lawhead's Avatar
    frank lawhead is offline RIP Frank - Crystal is now posting on his behalf.
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Location
    N39.50.460---W088.09.215
    Posts
    3,600
    Post Thanks / Like

    Talking JWhite

    what kind of sinkers did you use to catch the two big cats at the teezur?
    PROUD MEMBER OF TEAM GEEZER

  7. #7
    CrappiePappy's Avatar
    CrappiePappy is offline Super Moderator - 2013 Man Of The Year * Crappie.com Supporter
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Location
    Lexington, KY
    Posts
    23,502
    Post Thanks / Like

    Thumbs up Hey JW ....

    your insights are as valuable as anyone's !! I just hadn't thought of the sinker being the root cause of any extra twist being put in the line. I just figured it was the minnow (tightline) or the "pinwheeling" fish (trolling). But, since I don't use either of these methods, often enough to claim any "expertise" with them, I was just looking for verification. Thanks for the tip.
    Haven't gotten around to using the "drop shot" method, myself. But, if I ever do ... I think I'm going to use something other than the overpriced ball weights that are designed for that method. :p I would think that a "granny knot" in the end of the line, and a heavy slip sinker (bullet sinker) would work just as well. And, since I have hundreds of those, I won't need to put out any extra $$ for weights.

    Split shotting is a Bass fishing method ... but, I think it's more for live bait use. I've used it for Smallmouth ... small splitshot weight about 18" above the hook/minnow - cast towards the bank and allowed to sink & swing back towards the boat on a tight line. Pretty effective on deep, sloping banks. Deep, vertical drop banks - I prefer a minnow or Shad on a jighead ... allowing the jig/bait to drop vertically, then lift/drop it back along the bottom.

    Guess we will have to wait for Sinkum to clarify his request ........ cp

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    EAST TENN. DOUGLAS CHEROKEE LOUDON TELLICO WATTS BAR
    Posts
    2,118
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Thanks For The Replys A Man In Alabama Gave
    Me Some Half Ounce Split Shot They Looked
    Just Like A Regular Split Shot Sinker Only
    Bigger I Cant Remember Where He Said He
    Got Them I Use Them Slow Trolling Keeps
    Your Line Straight Down From The End Of The
    Rod I Fish A Lot Of Small Brush Piles In
    Deep Water And It Just Makes It Easier To Keep
    Your Bait Where It Needs To Be

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Location
    Ohio - Home of Grant, Sherman & Sheridan
    Posts
    1,142
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Something else that works for drop-shotting is those teardrop shaped "pinch-on" sinkers. They look just like any other teardrop sinker except that instead of a regular eye, they have a metal fastener that is pinched at the top. You don't tie them on the end of your line, you just run the line through and pull it up into the pinched area to hold it onto your line.That way, if it gets hung up, it can slide off the end of your line and you don't lose anything else. The only concern I have when I use them is leaving that elad behind. Don't know if you can get them in tungsten. - Roberta
    "Anglers are born honest,
    but they get over it." - Ed Zern

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Location
    york county sc
    Posts
    13,930
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    when I drift deep water in the winter time, i put a dropper line up 18 in or so with a hook. then either add a swivel and put a 1/2 or 3/4 oz bass sinker on the bottom or ill hold the sinker on with a pinch on splitshot that will slip off if you hang it. either way works good for me
    listen with your eyes---its the only way to beleive what you hear...

Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

BACK TO TOP