Drop Shot Weights

The Lead Masters Drop Shot Weights are purpose-built for drop shot fishing with a pinch clip line attachment that allows the weight to be secured to the tag end of the line without tying a knot — and repositioned up or down the line to adjust the distance between the hook and the weight without retying. The pinch clip mechanism grips the line securely during the retrieve and on the hookset while still allowing intentional repositioning when needed. Available in five weights from 1/16 oz to 3/8 oz to match a wide range of depth and current conditions. 8–10 per pack.

Key Features

• Pinch Clip Line Attachment — No Knot Required — The pinch clip (also called a pinch point or swivel clip) on the bottom of the weight grips the tag end of the line without requiring a knot; the clip allows the weight to be attached, removed, and repositioned on the line quickly without cutting and retying — a significant advantage when adjusting the hook-to-weight distance to match different bottom depths and structure.
• Repositionable Without Retying — The pinch clip allows the weight to slide up or down the tag end of the line to adjust the distance between the drop shot hook and the weight; longer distances (12–18") for suspending the bait higher off the bottom in clear water, shorter distances (6–10") for keeping the bait closer to the bottom in deeper water or when fish are holding tight to the bottom.
• Five Weight Options — 1/16 to 3/8 oz — Available in 1/16 oz, 1/8 oz, 3/16 oz, 1/4 oz, and 3/8 oz to match a wide range of depth and current conditions; lighter weights (1/16–1/8 oz) for shallow water and finesse presentations, mid weights (3/16–1/4 oz) for standard drop shot depth ranges, and heavier weights (3/8 oz) for deeper water and situations where wind or current requires more weight to maintain bottom contact.
• 8–10 Per Pack — The 1/16–1/4 oz sizes come in a 10-pack; the 3/8 oz comes in an 8-pack; provides multiple weights per pack for rigging multiple rods or replacing lost weights when fishing rocky bottom where snags are common.

Weight Selection Guide

Best For

• Drop Shot Bass Fishing — The primary application; rig a drop shot hook 6–18" above the weight on the main line and attach the weight to the tag end with the pinch clip; the weight sits on the bottom while the bait suspends above it at a fixed distance, presenting the soft plastic at a consistent depth in the strike zone without the bait touching the bottom.
• Clear Water & Finesse Fishing — Lighter weights (1/16–1/8 oz) for clear water finesse drop shot presentations where a slow, subtle presentation is needed to trigger strikes from pressured or finicky bass; the light weight allows the bait to move naturally with minimal angler input.
• Deep Water & Windy Conditions — Heavier weights (1/4–3/8 oz) for deep water drop shotting where more weight is needed to maintain bottom contact and keep the rig from drifting in wind and current; the 3/8 oz is the go-to weight for deep summer bass fishing in 20–40+ ft of water.

Specifications:

• Sizes: Available in 1/8 oz, 3/16 oz, 1/4 oz, 3/8 oz, and 1/2 oz.
• Quantity: 5 per pack (10 per pack for select sizes).
• Color: No-chip black finish.

Nako Tungsten Tear Free Rig Weights: 

• Closed round eye model - The round eye is made for the free rig. 97% Tungsten provides an increased hardness and improves feel for the underwater structure, good for “power shotting”, drop shotting in deep water or drop shotting in extremely windy or adverse conditions.
• The Tear Design - The tear design is perfect for those times when you need to slow down and finesse fish to trigger a bite.
• 50% smaller profile than lead weights - Tungsten is denser than lead and therefore much more compact and offer better signal on underwater objects.
• The size printed on the weight - Easy to find the weight when fishing, most customers love this feature.
• Eco-friendly - Lead weights are toxic to water, fish, and the human body. Use tungsten weights that don’t have the toxic characteristics of lead.
• No Chip or Fade - With special solvent treatment and coating, Nako tungsten weights are more robust and durable than the lead weights and other brand tungsten weights.
• Quantity - 5 weights per pack

The VMC Tungsten Tear Drop Shot Weight is a must-have for any angler. Its extreme hardness offers increased sensitivity, while the smaller profile and easy line pinch provide more efficient and precise fishing. Available in a variety of weights, this drop shot weight is perfect for tackling any type of terrain.

Features:

• The VMC Tungsten Tear Drop Weight is a premium drop shot weight made of durable and dense tungsten. Its unique tear drop shape allows for precise and accurate casts, increasing your chances of hooking onto fish. The perfect weight for drop shot fishing, allowing you to effectively target fish at any depth.
  
• The VMC Tungsten Tear Drop Weight boasts a 35% smaller profile compared to lead weights, resulting in fewer snags and improved cover penetration. Achieve better performance and precision with this innovative, expertly designed weight..
• Easy connect line pinch.
• Choose from 8 different weight options, ranging from 1/8 to 3/4 ounce. The number of packs included will vary based on the weight chosen.