I have a neighbor who uses a piece of brazing rod12-14 " long ,he flattens each end and drills a hole in each end. Then uses split rings to tie to it and hook on other end. No added weight. He counts his fish all year long, averages 16-18 hundred on minnows. Holds a fish fry for his church 2-3 times a year. Then you have people worrying about fish seeing their line !!!!!!!!!!!!!!