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Dr.Fish · Drop Shot Weights
Dr.Fish Drop Shot Pencil Sinkers with Swivel, 1/8-1 oz, 50-Pack
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- 3.1 pounds
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Pencil sinkers with swivel for drop shot rigs, designed to slip through vegetation with minimal snagging.
A 50-pack of unpainted lead pencil-style drop shot sinkers in the 1 oz size, each with a barrel swivel. The skinny cylinder shape slips through rocks and vegetation, and the line clip lets you change weight or leader length without retying. It suits bass anglers working a drop shot rig along the bottom.
Best for
- Drop shotting over structure and vegetation
- Bass fishing in open water
- Panfish and walleye in deeper zones
Skip if
- You prefer fixed-weight rigs
- You fish exclusively in clear shallow water
Strengths
- Streamlined shape minimizes snagging in rocks and weeds
- Line clip lets you adjust weight without retying
- Swivel reduces line twist on repeated casts
Trade-offs
- Pencil design makes them less stable in strong current
- Small size requires careful handling when rigging
- Lead construction requires proper disposal practices
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Walleye
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Drop shot
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | drop shot weight |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 1/8 oz to 1 oz |
| Count | 50 |
| Material | Lead |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8oz-20 Pack, 1/8oz-50 Pack, 3/16oz-50 Pack, 1/4oz-50 Pack, 3/8oz-20 Pack, 3/8oz-50 Pack | Mid weights for Texas rigs and drop shots at middle depths. |
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| 1/2oz-20 Pack, 1/2oz-50 Pack, 3/4oz-20 Pack, 3/4oz-50 Pack, 1oz-20 Pack, 1oz-50 PackThis one | Heavier weights hold bottom in wind, current and deep water. |
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