Bass Fishing Gear Guides
Terminal Tackle Gear Guide
Overview
Dropshotting has really turned into an effective and widespread way of rigging a worm and catching fish. This technique which started in Japan to catch highly pressured fish was perfected in California and has spread everywhere there are bass and water. The simplicity of the rig is attractive to most anglers and the effectiveness is even better. These dropshot weights, from the Bullet Weight Company, feature a high quality clip designed to hold the line without tying a knot and slipping off the rig when they get hung up without breaking off the hook. Then, all you have to do is clip on another weight and you're back to fishing without re-tying the whole rig. The clips on the Bullet Weight Finesse Drop Shot Weights are of the highest quality and won't cut through the line, like cheaper counterparts.Try the round weights when you want to feel a lot of contact with the bottom like in sand and mud, and use the Finesse weights when you are in rock since they tend to slip through better. If you're fishing in rough rocks and getting hung up too often check out the Bakudan Skinny Weights, they run over small cracks without falling in and can really make a difference.
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Comments: Bought these weights to fish Folsom Lake, they look like any other drop shot weight, but the part you put your line through is to open/not closed enough so your weight consistently comes off. You can cast, throw in some grass or whatever and your guaranteed to loose that weight on the first cast, I won't buying these again.
From: Adam: 5/29/23
Comments: Not the most sensitive weights out there, but good for the money. I fish mostly rocky reservoirs so tungsten isn't my first choice because I get snagged a lot. I like to tie a simple overhand knot on the leader line, then put it through the clip, then you don't have to worry about the line slipping through or cutting your line when pinching down on the clip with pliers.
From: Zak: Fort Collins, Colorado
Comments: To help Mark and any other fisherman looking to order these weights. I've learned that "clip-on" type drop shot weights have these issues, no matter what brand you buy from. Get a pair of pliers and pinch it down. Super easy. Just remember not to pinch them down to much or they will cut your line. Good Luck.
From: BK: Los Angeles, California 9/11/19
Comments: Bought 3 packs of their 3/16 finesse drop shot weight. The clips would not secure the line, the line would pass right through the clip. Big waste of my money, never again.
From: Mark: Lancaster, CA 4/13/19