The best way for a splitshot rig?

[spoon2610]

Is there any other way to rig up a "split shot rig" without using a split shot? I'm just not confident with squeezing a split shot to my 4lbs test and having it fail when I hook up to a 4 or 5 pounder. I'm actually looking for an easier or faster way to do it.
Here is how im setting it up now 2 pegs and a slip weight and my problem is that the bottom peg keeps moving down when i cast.

[Cal]

I fished a split shot rig exclusively for YEARS and never had a problem using a very thin 6lb test.

My largest bass was on a set up like this.. 11lbs plus.

[spoon2610]

I fished a split shot rig exclusively for YEARS and never had a problem using a very thin 6lb test.

My largest bass was on a set up like this.. 11lbs plus.

WOW, I just not confident i guess.

[capt1fish]

I know you guys at DVL have to drop to 4 or 5lb test to catch bass so I understand where you're coming from.

Like Cal said, you can get by with crimping on a Water Gremlin split shot on your line without a problem. The other option is the mojo rig, where you slide a few strands of living rubber in the sinker. Last option for convenience is a Peg It from Top Brass.

[JerryC]

Question for you guys on this rig...

I have used it many times, dragging craws threw weeks and such with this rig, but hard far do you usually put the split shot from the hook? I usually put the weight about 8-10" away from the hook.. Seems to work for me but how about you guys?

[Cal]

Question for you guys on this rig...

I have used it many times, dragging craws threw weeks and such with this rig, but hard far do you usually put the split shot from the hook? I usually put the weight about 8-10" away from the hook.. Seems to work for me but how about you guys?

I fish this pretty much exclusively with a 4 or 6 inch finesse worm similar to the RoboWorms straight tail - this was before Robo became so prominent. It is not a good rig for fishing through weeds because the split shot catches.

And yea, anywhere from 6-12 inches from the bait is where I crimp.

[JerryC]

Question for you guys on this rig...

I have used it many times, dragging craws threw weeks and such with this rig, but hard far do you usually put the split shot from the hook? I usually put the weight about 8-10" away from the hook.. Seems to work for me but how about you guys?

I fish this pretty much exclusively with a 4 or 6 inch finesse worm similar to the RoboWorms straight tail - this was before Robo became so prominent. It is not a good rig for fishing through weeds because the split shot catches.

And yea, anywhere from 6-12 inches from the bait is where I crimp.

Thanks Cal.. i've actually had all of my luck throwing this rid in weeds, rarely got caught up to be honest.

So i guess you fish this similar to a Carolina rig?

[Cal]

So i guess you fish this similar to a Carolina rig?

That's pretty much what a split shot rig is... a finesse Carolina rig with less tying

[cst]

When do you guys like using this over the ten or so other ways to rig a finesse worm?

[JerryC]

So i guess you fish this similar to a Carolina rig?

That's pretty much what a split shot rig is... a finesse Carolina rig with less tying

Thanks, i never thought of it that way but your right.

[Native]

I know you guys at DVL have to drop to 4 or 5lb test to catch bass so I understand where you're coming from.

Like Cal said, you can get by with crimping on a Water Gremlin split shot on your line without a problem. The other option is the mojo rig, where you slide a few strands of living rubber in the sinker. Last option for convenience is a Peg It from Top Brass.

I've always used a small section of extra line (or a short piece of line cut from your main line) to tie a uni knot stopper onto the line. Quick, economical, convenient, effective; doesn't get much better. Give it a try!

[capt1fish]

Question for you guys on this rig...

I have used it many times, dragging craws threw weeks and such with this rig, but hard far do you usually put the split shot from the hook? I usually put the weight about 8-10" away from the hook.. Seems to work for me but how about you guys?

I used to crimp the split shot 12-18" above the hook. I suppose it all depends on the type of cover you fished. I fished mostly open areas void of weeds so a longer leader worked better.

[capt1fish]

When do you guys like using this over the ten or so other ways to rig a finesse worm?

Not a lot of guys split shot in our neck of the woods anymore, including myself. I normally rig a drop shot or darter head in lieu of the split shot.

Maybe I should buy another rod and reel combo as my dedicated split shot rig rod. That will get me using it again. XX Megabass maybe?

[cueball]

I assume the bottom peg is the one on the left. I think the problem is that the thin part of the peg is facing away from the sinker. The thin part of the peg needs to go into the sinker so gets pinched to the line. Is there a way to reverse that peg?

[bigreddog]

If you're really that worried about line damage, Water Gremlin also makes a product called Rubbercor that might help address your fears.

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Personally, I'm fine with just pinching on split shot.