That's the only way I fish now. I use 2 fairly large split shots with a hook or one split shot with a jig. I put them 4-8 inches above the bait but I do still use a slip Bobber stop just as a quick visual refrence to monitor depth. This is my first year doing this way and I will never use a bobber again spider rigging. Everyone around my parts that I know always used bobbers but I am so glad I tried it with out! It's much easier and in the wind there is no comparison.