Split-shot weights

[denmo83]

Do you haveany preference regarding the round vs. re-useable split-shot?

Thanks!

[slab_slayer1]

i use the removable ones

[CrappiePappy]

the #4 Gremlin "removable" ones are the most often used. Tightlining a minnow, or when using a styrofoam float/minnow, they seem to be able to keep even a good sized minnow (2-2.5in) from moving the line, or float, around. They're also good when slow trolling or drifting with minnows ... keeping the minnow down where I want it. ........ cp

[DemolitionMan]

I've always wondered how much the splitshot weights...I like the round ones better....I always see #'s like BB, B, #3, #5 and so on...Usually, if there's a weight on it, it's usually a bass sinker in 1/4 oz. or heavier....Anyone have a scale to measue this?????DemoMan

[CrappiePappy]

These are Water Gremlin brand - lead reusable pinch-on sinker sizes/weights :

B = 0.31gm = 0.01oz (1/100oz)
BB = 0.56gm = 0.02oz (1/50oz)
3/0= 1.04gm = 0.04oz (1/25oz)
#7 = 1.83gm = 0.06oz (1/17oz)
#5 - 2.54gm = 0.09oz (1/10oz)
#4 = 3.61gm = 0.13oz (1/8oz)
#3 = 4.31gm = 0.15oz (1/7oz)
#2 = 7.20gm = 0.25oz (1/4oz)

(weights in grams & decimals are rounded off -- weights in parenthesis are approximated to make them recognizable)

There are other sizes, but these are the most popular ones. There are, of course, other "brands" ... and their sizes/weights could be slightly different.

........ cp

[MAINEIAC]

I use the Water Gremlin Bull Shots. They have the weight in ounces on the package.

[DemolitionMan]

crappiepappy,

You've come through once again and ended up in my "favorites".....Thanks my friend....I was planning to buy a mold and make my own....I found a mold that put out only 1/32 and 1/16 oz. I thought that would be two good sizes to work with.....Thanks again.....

I was at the BPS in Clarksville, In last week and a salesman showed me some Water Gremlin Assorted removeable split shot...Must have been through a "sweat" or something...They were all "oxidized" looking...I pointed this out to him and he just hung em back on the shelf...lol....DemoMan

[gabowman]

I use #4 Gremlins also. Dont know the times I've saved the weights when making changes on my line. The #4's work great tightlining small to med. minnows.

[HotRodChevy]

I like to use the #5,s most of the time but they can be alittle light.