RawHog Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Last fall my 5-box bass tacklebox began overflowing so I got a new tacklebox that is double the size of the old. I threw all my stuff in there last fall and havent really looked hard at what i have, until now. And OHH man, as you can see, my plano trey dedicated to weights is pathetic! Here is all that I have Looking at this got me thinking, what do you guys keep in your tackle box as far as weights? I feel like I could use more dropshot weights, seeing that I only have one 3/8 spherical weight and 1 size of long-drop-shots. I could definitely step my game up with flipping weights too.. I have some bullet sinkers but not many sizes and they are only really useful pulling horizontally/toward the boat, not the thick weed cover. Those fat little clacker-bullets( as I will call them occasionally) are what I have been using for flipping/punching. I could probably also use something well-designed to peg my weights especially when punching. I love(hate) when just my weight falls and my bait stays atop weeds. Sorry, Old Timers, I have no interest in using toothpicks for anything but my teeth. Bullshots are 1 option I know of for pegging, but there must be a better option. I do have normal split shots as well on the boat for stupid-rigs. But What other weights do you guys use and think other people including myself, may want to add to their weight/sinker collection? And don't forget how to use them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigums Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I label my weight box 'terminal' so ive got hooks, jig heads, weights, bobber stops all in the same box. One thing I noticed with yours though is that there is ZERO 1\2oz + weights!The bobber stops I use are the rubber ones that slide onto your line. I think they are called peg-it or something. They are cheap but effective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pherris Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I use those too Craigums and they are called Peg-it they come in a couple different sizes. 15 pack is $2-$3. I also use the screw in tungsten bullet weights. Those are a bit spendy but I think you can get so much more "feel" of the bottom type and they are smaller in size for comparable lead weight. I only use tungsten weights for drop shotting for that reason. At a glance looks like you have the basics.Good Fishing!, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecil Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Just a normal cheap bobber stop from any outdoor retailer works great. Cheap and will last a long time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deitz Dittrich Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 yup-- what cecil said, Bobber stop.. I prefer the rubber ones to the string ones.. but either work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RK Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I have a terminal tackle box that has all this stuff in one place pretty much. I use the Falcon hook and sinker boxes, which do work great, but don't fit the best in tackle bags since they're a non-standard size. For sinkers, I don't think you need them in 1/16 oz increments or anything. I think I have bullet sinkers in 1/16, 3/16, 3/8 and 1/2 oz, plus 1 or 1-1/4 oz punching sinkers. I have more drop shot weight sizes because I'm a little pickier about that than I am bullet sinker weights. For stops, Top Brass Peg-its work, as do garden variety bobber stops as Cecil mentioned. I use Vike smart pegs and like them a lot, which is good...because I ordered a bunch when they were on sale a while back, and the description said "10 pack" so I ordered quite a few, not realizing "10 pack" in this case meant "10 packs of 10." SO I pretty much have a lifetime supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTL Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I just use cheap bass casting sinkers as drop shot weights. Never cared much for the specialty weights that pinch on the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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