Sinker
Split shot
How to fish a split shot for Float Fishing, Feeder Fishing.
Characteristics
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Material
Lead
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Attachment
Pinch
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Habitats
Freshwater, Brackish
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Methods
Float Fishing, Feeder Fishing
Split shot
Round lead sinker used to add weight and anchor the presentation.
Pinch groove
Deep slot across the middle designed to crimp onto the fishing line.
Line
Monofilament fishing line secured tightly inside the split shot groove.
What fish can you catch with a split shot?
What is a split shot used for?
Split shot are small, pinch-on fishing weights for taking a float or a light bait down. You add or pinch off shot to balance the float.
How is a split shot different from similar gear?
Not a sliding egg sinker and not a feeder bomb. Methods are float fishing and feeder fishing. Tiny weights, not heavy leads.
When should you use a split shot?
Use them on float and light feeder kits when you need to cock a float or pin a bait in the film.
What problems does a split shot solve?
They let you change depth and shotting without tying on a new lead every time.
Split shot size chart
Common sizes and ratings for this part of the kit.
- 0.3 g
- 0.6 g
- 1 g