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    Anybody else have problems with pinch on drop shot cutting the line? Don't know if I got a bad batch or this is common on smaller line. I use 4# and it was like a knife cutting it. Impossible to use had to tie on instead which defeats the purpose. Needed a little heavier and switched from tubular to ball style and had no further problems.

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    Dave, are you rigging weight above hook or below? If rigging above hook try using some really small worm weights. Slide weight on then a small bead then use one of those little rubber bobber stops. That way you can adjust weight up and down line and nothing there to cut line.
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    No I'm putting the weight below the hook.

    I've read up some on this type of setup and it seems this is a common thing. Need to use pliers to open it slightly so it doesn't pinch so hard. Also you can squeeze them back if open to much. It can be a touchy thing but once they are right for your line it makes depth adjustment easy and then if hung up you just loose the weight and not the whole rig.
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    Maybe it is bc you are using 4# and the dropshot is designed for thicker line. Dunno. Don’t use them so it’s just a guess

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    From what I have read 4# - 10# is normal with most preferring 6#-8#.

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    I would use those same worm weights I mentioned. Do same thing slide on weight then rubber stopper. If it hangs up it will just slide off then.
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    I use regular cheap dipsey weights, and I tie them on with a loop knot. The loop knot will break before the palomar knot on the hook.
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    Maybe be just mashing lead on too tight
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    I always use the pinch sinkers when trout fishing or bed fishing bream with crickets. 2-4 lb test and never had any problems. As Nimrod said above may be crimping too tight. I don't condone my method but I almost always just bite on. Pliers is much better but make it very light pressure.

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    I hope I'm understanding your problem? Been drop shotting for smallies for about two decades now and I do not use split shot - period. Tie on a regular 1/8 - 1/4 oz. "bass casting" weight and forget about it. If you are hanging up too often, switch to the cylindrical style drop shot weights. I use #4 & #6 test fluoro all the time. No problems, no worries. JMO!
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