AMYSPORTS · Drop Shot Weights
AMYSPORTS Drop Shot Weights, 1 oz, 10-Piece
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A 10-piece pack of 1 oz drop shot weights with streamlined teardrop shape for casting and vertical jigging.
A ten-piece set of silver lead drop shot weights in a slim teardrop shape, each fitted with a brass eyelet for tying on. The streamlined profile is meant to sink quickly and slip through rocks and weeds. It suits bass anglers rigging drop shots in fresh or salt water.
Best for
- Casting drop shot rigs in lakes and streams
- Vertical jigging with minimal splash
- Reaching bottom quickly in moving water
Skip if
- You want removable weights for easy rigging changes
- You need lighter weights for finesse presentations under 1 oz
Strengths
- Streamlined shape reduces water resistance and splash
- Lead eyelet won't break under line pressure
- Teardrop design keeps rig vertical on the fall
Trade-offs
- 1 oz is heavy for light line and small rods
- Lead material corrodes slowly and leaves residue
- Permanent eyelet requires cutting line to change weight
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Drop shot
Specifications
| Type | drop shot weight |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1 oz per piece |
| Count | 10 |
| Material | Lead |
| Eye | Brass eyelet |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Size000 (3/8oz.) 20 pcs | Mid weights for Texas rigs and drop shots at middle depths. |
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| Size00 (1/2oz.) 15 pcs, Size0 (3/4oz.) 12 pcs, Size1 (1oz.) 10 pcs, Size2 (1.4oz.) 10 pcs, Size3 (1.8oz.) 8 pcsThis one | Heavier weights hold bottom in wind, current and deep water. |
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| Size4 (2.1oz.) 8 pcs, Size5 (2.5oz.) 8 pcs, Size6 (2.9oz.) 6 pcs, Size7 (3.5oz.) 5 pcs, Size8 (4.3oz.) 4 pcs, Size9 (5.3oz.) 3 pcs, Size10 (7oz.) 3 pcs | Heavy sinkers for surf, strong current and deep saltwater. |
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