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On last weeks Midwest Outdoors TV Show there was a segment on Devils Lake perch. They were using pencil weights to get light jigs down deep. Where can you get those pencil weights? All I can find are small bottom bounce weights, is that what they use but also make a loop on the bottom for the lower line to go? Any help is deeply appreciated.
that looks nice yeah mine are the swish rod version ie Mendota rig I use to work with a guy that kinda made the first swishers using movie reels give me a yell when your heading out on mendota
That could be the Bomber made in Janesville,WI. TNT Tackle they have the washer built in.
The idea with a pencil weight is that it is longer than your leader. The pencil is usually a foot or so, and the leader just a little less. This keeps the small jig or fly from tangling around the line because the weight is dragging the bait down, so the bait is trailing behind. Bummer to fish for 15 minutes, not catch anything, and then find out you were fouled on the drop.
Simple, attach a split shot to your line about 18" above your jig or ice-fly. I have used this method for many years when going light.