Thanks for the tips Matt. I'm cheap when it comes to dropshot weights. I'm stocked up on heavy lead cylinders. I will cut the cylinders with a pair of cutters to get the preferred weight I want. I will also bend them and smash the bottom end with pliers ( envision a Lindy rig) to help prevent getting snagged in rock.
Thanks for those tips, not many pros would tell us to use lead when their is so much profit to be made with tungsten, you Sir are a trust worthy man and I thank you for that. I know for sure I can trust your judgement, Thanks Matt!
People are telling others to use tungsten/steel/brass because lead is poisonous to the environment and the animals within it, including us. if you don't understand that then please go and educate yourself.
Good tip. Always amazes me after a day of drop shot fishing how many times small perch, gobies and blue gill grab the weight well enough to leave teeth marks plus you can feel them pecking at the weight..... Ahhhhh the irony in that. An entity not designed to catch fish but still motivates them to strike at it.... lol. Always appreciate your vids and tips, thanks for the vid.
I have always just tied a small overhand knot below the clip on weight to prevent it from slipping off. Some cheaper dropshot weights (BPS) won't stay on lighter line so I just tie them on. I'll have to remember to open up that clip. Swagger Tackle, my fav tungsten, has round line ties available. Really nice stuff.
Great tip on the line tie...going to give it a try. Another way to avoid having the fish shake the weight is to catch smaller fish! Now to the basement to machine out my mold and try the teardrop You keep adding to my list of things to try...Thanks again Matt
Hollow pencil lead that guys use for float fishing works awesome for drop shot weights. You can cut off what ever size you want and it's a nice slim cylinder shape.
I used these with the Team Catfish weight slides to make a ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxdmsDj7fQXe77DC0l7P7ua8B3PiESUubM Carolina rig and they were perfect for the ponds I fish. I have also used them to make 3 way rigs and these work perfectly. Haven't had any issues with them snagging in rocks or in weeds yet.
I like the tip to open up the line tie, but I have been putting an overhand knot in the end of the line before sliding it up the standard line tie and don't have a problem losing weights on fish.
I have begun using lead tear drop sinkers to save some money and get the benefits of the stlye plus lead is larger for the same weights as tungsten. Nice tip on opening the loop on the top to save more from coming off. I had been using the older tear drop models that you had to tie directly to the line.
In match fishing people use a weight with cork glued on top for muddy bottom. This will give also a much slower falling rate that generates bites on the sink.
Excellent, excellent tip, I though it was my weights that came defective. What I did after loosing so many weights ( tungsten aghhh ) I ad a small snap, now I will expand all my weights.
We can’t legally use lead in New Hampshire and Maine because of the lead sickness that the loons have been experiencing from lead fishing tackle. May be a good idea to have people check their state laws and suck it up for tungsten or tin or steel because those are options for weights here too. Just some thoughts. Thanks for your content.
The purpose of the pinched point is to cinch your weight onto the line rather than tie it. Saves line and retying and I've actually lost way less weights just cinching them on rather than tying.
Touched a great subject forced my self to use one the casting method outfished my Shaky head two to one , It's good that the different styles of weights are in topic . Matt would you still use the small barrel swivel before the hook when casting and dragging back let's say in between 5 and 20 or 30 feet of water? Also what's a good style weight for brush piles?
I still use the small barrel swivel while casting and when fishing brush piles the long cylinder shape is the best. I try to use as light as possible and start with a 3/16 oz
I love me some dropshot action, thanks for the tip, I think you might have covered it already but sometimes when fishing my dropshot I get leader twist after landing a fish, have you covered how or why that happens and if not would you mind throwing some suggestions out on how to correct that or helpful ways to keep that from happening please, thanks Matt !!
Ya better have plenty for the SLR! Several BTP guys were complaining about losing weights.... Not sure why they weren't tying them....had to chuckle when JT did a stutter/stammer, saying the guys were " generically" saying lead, but all were actually using tungsten! ....yea right JT!
hollow core lead cut to size ,slip the line inside pinch with pliers ,when you get hung then pull free of the weight the line will slip out ,have you tried a slinky weight in the river
i really don't understand these quick release depth adjustment sinkers, how does it secure a tag end like that without the line pulling off and losing the sinker if it snags on the slightest thing even don't understand how its holding it, is it juts squeezing the line? how the heck does it not slip out while casting even??
ok i understand you separating the pinch point but then you defeated the purpose of making these depth adjustable right? and now you might lose your entire rig unless you make a weaker knot for the sinker
so that means you now not only lost the quick release and depth adjustment purpose of this sinker but you will have to tie a knot to secure them to the line,, anyways why bother with this when you can simply get the same sinkers that come with an open loop to tie line to?
@@MattStefanFishing I never used those weights, I understand that you put the fishing line and press the pin, but if you open it how you attached the weight to the line…. I don’t understand the tip probably because I don’t know how that thing works
So if you like the tear drop, then why not use an old school bass casting sinker? And for a different click, how about steel? Of course, just for practice or fun fishing. Uh, I thought ALL fishing was for fun...
Tungsten is not worth the money. Other people can use them I don't because I can get a bucket full lead for a few packs of Tungsten. And eazy to make my self and a pack of swivel from Amazon to do on my porch on the weekends. Cheep casting this days
Thanks for the tips Matt. I'm cheap when it comes to dropshot weights. I'm stocked up on heavy lead cylinders. I will cut the cylinders with a pair of cutters to get the preferred weight I want.
I will also bend them and smash the bottom end with pliers ( envision a Lindy rig) to help prevent getting snagged in rock.
Good idea
Thanks for those tips, not many pros would tell us to use lead when their is so much profit to be made with tungsten, you Sir are a trust worthy man and I thank you for that. I know for sure I can trust your judgement, Thanks Matt!
Anytime!
People are telling others to use tungsten/steel/brass because lead is poisonous to the environment and the animals within it, including us. if you don't understand that then please go and educate yourself.
Good tip. Always amazes me after a day of drop shot fishing how many times small perch, gobies and blue gill grab the weight well enough to leave teeth marks plus you can feel them pecking at the weight..... Ahhhhh the irony in that. An entity not designed to catch fish but still motivates them to strike at it.... lol. Always appreciate your vids and tips, thanks for the vid.
Thanks! I’ve got a good tip for that
I have used teardrop weights for years. I grew up using the Carolina rig on the river...love them.
Awesome!
I fixed my power windows on my truck with round drop shot weights really appreciate the videos.
Interesting?!?!!
I have always just tied a small overhand knot below the clip on weight to prevent it from slipping off. Some cheaper dropshot weights (BPS) won't stay on lighter line so I just tie them on. I'll have to remember to open up that clip. Swagger Tackle, my fav tungsten, has round line ties available. Really nice stuff.
ill check them out
Great tip on the line tie...going to give it a try. Another way to avoid having the fish shake the weight is to catch smaller fish!
Now to the basement to machine out my mold and try the teardrop
You keep adding to my list of things to try...Thanks again Matt
Awesome!
Hollow pencil lead that guys use for float fishing works awesome for drop shot weights. You can cut off what ever size you want and it's a nice slim cylinder shape.
Good idea!
I used these with the Team Catfish weight slides to make a ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxdmsDj7fQXe77DC0l7P7ua8B3PiESUubM Carolina rig and they were perfect for the ponds I fish. I have also used them to make 3 way rigs and these work perfectly. Haven't had any issues with them snagging in rocks or in weeds yet.
I like it!
I like the tip to open up the line tie, but I have been putting an overhand knot in the end of the line before sliding it up the standard line tie and don't have a problem losing weights on fish.
Good idea
I have begun using lead tear drop sinkers to save some money and get the benefits of the stlye plus lead is larger for the same weights as tungsten. Nice tip on opening the loop on the top to save more from coming off. I had been using the older tear drop models that you had to tie directly to the line.
Thanks!
I have the stuff to drop shot. I just have not done it yet. Thanks, Matt, and have a great day
Give it a try
I use my split ring pliers to open up the drop shot loop. I haven't tried the tear drop shaped weights yet, I'll give em a try.
Split shot pliers are a good idea! Thanks!
Great tip Matt Thanks I'll give it a try
awesome!
Spit ring pliers work better and a little safer thanks matt you're the 1st one I've seen to put this tip out there great stuff
Good tip!
Appreciate the tip as always keep them coming. 🙏
Will do!
Awesome as usual! You give the best tips
Thanks!
In match fishing people use a weight with cork glued on top for muddy bottom. This will give also a much slower falling rate that generates bites on the sink.
Interesting technique!
Excellent, excellent tip, I though it was my weights that came defective. What I did after loosing so many weights ( tungsten aghhh ) I ad a small snap, now I will expand all my weights.
That’s a good idea!
What about using a Ned Rig for the weight on your Drop Shot?
Shhh! That’s a tip I’m coming out with soon
Awesome tips as usual Matt……thank you as always for sharing!! So informative….
Thanks!
Reins makes some great drop shot weights with a round tie point. Check them out!
I’ll look at them. Thanks for sharing!
I also like spreading the line tie open.
For me it was because it doesn't catch as much grass on the point when you do that 👍
Yep
Thnx for weight tip, i dont also like that sharp end on weight so i seperated it 👌
Right on
Great information sir!
Thanks!
Thank you for the video... I wish you would have discussed how much weight to use in different scenarios. 1/2, 1/4, etc
Depends on depth and current
We can’t legally use lead in New Hampshire and Maine because of the lead sickness that the loons have been experiencing from lead fishing tackle. May be a good idea to have people check their state laws and suck it up for tungsten or tin or steel because those are options for weights here too. Just some thoughts. Thanks for your content.
Agreed!
these tips are great for the pnw thanks
Glad you like them!
The purpose of the pinched point is to cinch your weight onto the line rather than tie it. Saves line and retying and I've actually lost way less weights just cinching them on rather than tying.
i mention that in the video but nobody cinches because you lose a ton of wieghts
Touched a great subject forced my self to use one the casting method outfished my Shaky head two to one ,
It's good that the different styles of weights are in topic .
Matt would you still use the small barrel swivel before the hook when casting and dragging back let's say in between 5 and 20 or 30 feet of water?
Also what's a good style weight for brush piles?
I still use the small barrel swivel while casting and when fishing brush piles the long cylinder shape is the best. I try to use as light as possible and start with a 3/16 oz
I love me some dropshot action, thanks for the tip, I think you might have covered it already but sometimes when fishing my dropshot I get leader twist after landing a fish, have you covered how or why that happens and if not would you mind throwing some suggestions out on how to correct that or helpful ways to keep that from happening please, thanks Matt !!
You can use a tiny barrel swivel above your bait about 2ft or use one of the specialized drop shot hooks that swing freely
@@MattStefanFishing that would eliminate having to tie the FG knot if I used a swivel about 2’ above the bait, I’m kinda liking that suggestion 😂
Ya better have plenty for the SLR! Several BTP guys were complaining about losing weights.... Not sure why they weren't tying them....had to chuckle when JT did a stutter/stammer, saying the guys were " generically" saying lead, but all were actually using tungsten! ....yea right JT!
Zebra mussels, current and drop shots do not get along
hollow core lead cut to size ,slip the line inside pinch with pliers ,when you get hung then pull free of the weight the line will slip out ,have you tried a slinky weight in the river
I use a lindy no snag slip sinker all the time.
Which one do you use for power shot?
Cylinder since I’m power shutting around lay downs or grass
@@MattStefanFishing thanks . New technique I'm adding and learn this year
i really don't understand these quick release depth adjustment sinkers, how does it secure a tag end like that without the line pulling off and losing the sinker if it snags on the slightest thing even don't understand how its holding it, is it juts squeezing the line? how the heck does it not slip out while casting even??
it gets pinched on the line
@@MattStefanFishing guess it has its uses pros and cons
I use 2 or 3 inch finishing nails.
interesting
How heavy should they be
Depends on depth and cover
You separate it and then just tie a typical knot, ?
Yes sir
ok i understand you separating the pinch point but then you defeated the purpose of making these depth adjustable right? and now you might lose your entire rig unless you make a weaker knot for the sinker
thanks for watching
@@MattStefanFishing lol wow ok
I bet bell weights are even cheaper if your going to open the eyes anyway. That way you wouldn’t even need to open the line tie and save some $$
Yep i use them as well
We aren't allowed to use lead sinkers under 1/2 oz. here in NY. Scientists find a significant amount of eagles are getting contaminated by lead
I thought it was to save the loons
Why not just use a standard dipsy weight?
You definitely can
Before I could get tear drop shapes I used worm weights that are cone shaped… keep the tips coming 👍👍👍
so that means you now not only lost the quick release and depth adjustment purpose of this sinker but you will have to tie a knot to secure them to the line,, anyways why bother with this when you can simply get the same sinkers that come with an open loop to tie line to?
stick with what works for you
@@MattStefanFishing uhuh
Like the tips but I have never lost a weight by the fish shaking it off
Seriously?!?!?! I’ll have days it happens on every other fish.
Not sure to understand the tip, are you attaching the weight with a node… if you don’t you gonna loose the weight !?
Node?
@@MattStefanFishing I never used those weights, I understand that you put the fishing line and press the pin, but if you open it how you attached the weight to the line…. I don’t understand the tip probably because I don’t know how that thing works
@@MattStefanFishing haha sorry English is not my first language in French we said noeud I think the word I’m looking for is knot….
So if you like the tear drop, then why not use an old school bass casting sinker? And for a different click, how about steel? Of course, just for practice or fun fishing. Uh, I thought ALL fishing was for fun...
You can definitely use a casting sinker
Tungsten is not worth the money. Other people can use them I don't because I can get a bucket full lead for a few packs of Tungsten. And eazy to make my self and a pack of swivel from Amazon to do on my porch on the weekends. Cheep casting this days
i think tungsten has a lot of positive qualities of lead
I prefer to lose 50 cent weight than 5 dollars bait.
Understood