Quote Originally Posted by wannabe fisherman View Post
Biggest reason I can see for the heavier weight in deeper water is the drag on the line is greater and would require more weight to keep the line straight.
A shallow line wouldn't need as much weight to over come the drag, but I don't think a heavier weight would hurt you any. JMO
I agree. I'm no expert by any means but this is how I feel about it so all I ever use is 1 oz. weights.:o