HomeTopic
Weights and Shot
Weights and shot are the sinkers and split shot that control how your line and bait move through the water. Whether you're fishing a river, lake, or saltwater flat, the right weight keeps your presentation at the depth where fish are feeding and helps you cast farther when conditions demand it. Different waters and techniques call for different styles—from tiny split shot for panfish to heavy pyramid sinkers for deep channels.
These articles cover how to choose weights for your setup, when to use each type, and how to rig them so they work with your rod and line rather than against them. You'll find information about what weights work best for different species and conditions, how to adjust your rig when fish aren't responding, and the practical details that separate a working presentation from one that just sits there.
5 articles
- What Micro Shot Is and How It Works in FishingLearn about What Micro Shot Is and How It Works in Fishing
- Non-Toxic Shot for Fishing: What Works and Where It MattersLearn about Non-Toxic Shot for Fishing: What Works and Where It Matters
- How Split Shot Dispensers Work and When to Use ThemLearn about How Split Shot Dispensers Work and When to Use Them
- Stotz Weights: What They Are and How Anglers Use ThemLearn about Stotz Weights: What They Are and How Anglers Use Them
- Understanding Sinker Weights and How They Work in FishingLearn about Understanding Sinker Weights and How They Work in Fishing