Topic: Pencil lead or split shot (Read 12715 times)

skaha · « **Reply #15 on:** January 31, 2011, 10:15:22 PM »

Quote from: 4x4 on January 31, 2011, 07:10:09 PM

For the few times a year I gear fish I use split shots. Used to use pencil lead but my line would twist. What's the solution for that?

--T-Turn swivel (trade name)
--some pencil lead comes with surgical tubing already attached to a swivel

greyghost · « **Reply #16 on:** January 31, 2011, 10:17:55 PM »

Splits 98% of the time but you may catch me with a slinky for the other 2%.

penguinabc123 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 02, 2011, 05:13:24 PM »

ive been using the ol surgical tubing with pencil lead in it lately
but split shot never lets me down either

bigblue · « **Reply #18 on:** February 02, 2011, 07:21:22 PM »

Rapids and shallow waters: pencil lead (small bead between lead and swivel is a good idea)
Pools and slow water: split shots (all non-removable except top one)

fish fishburn · « **Reply #19 on:** February 13, 2011, 05:00:00 AM »

I'm thinking 55 cal might be a black powder calibre?

therise · « **Reply #20 on:** January 16, 2012, 09:08:55 PM »

Does anyone know where to buy bulk split shot? I'm talking about like a pound or two.

brysonk · « **Reply #21 on:** January 17, 2012, 06:35:27 AM »

Quote from: fetoid on January 31, 2011, 09:02:44 AM

Last summer somebody showed me how to attach surgical tubing to a line so that it is adjustable up and down the line. Then he inserted the lead into the tubing, of course. I have since forgotten how he tied the tubing to the line and I can't find a "how to" video on youtube.
If anybody knows what i'm talking about or seen a video, please attach a link. Thanks.

BTW, i prefer split shot; however, might switch to pencil lead. You don't have to carry the entire coil, just cut off three pieces for the day.

Just run the line through the tubing and put the lead into the bottom of it. It gets pinched to the line with the tubing. Another method is to use two sections of tubing with the line running through them and slide over the top and bottom section of the lead for a more streamline presentation.

Jewelz · « **Reply #22 on:** January 17, 2012, 10:57:42 AM »

Quote from: therise on January 16, 2012, 09:08:55 PM

Does anyone know where to buy bulk split shot? I'm talking about like a pound or two.

EBay sells them. To give u an example on price, there's one on there for $29 for a 5 lb bag of size #4 and another one for $21 for a 5 lb bag of reusable 3/8 oz.

TheChumWhisperer · « **Reply #23 on:** January 17, 2012, 01:55:24 PM »

Quote from: therise on January 16, 2012, 09:08:55 PM

Does anyone know where to buy bulk split shot? I'm talking about like a pound or two.

Freds..

Jewelz · « **Reply #24 on:** January 17, 2012, 10:16:19 PM »

Question... does your lure/bait presentation look or act different depending on the type of weight you use?

Poll

Pencil lead or split shot for river fishing?

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