Reaction Tackle · Drop Shot Weights
PopularReaction Tackle Drop Shot Weights, 1/4 oz, 25-Pack, Pencil Sinker
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- 7.08 g
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A 25-pack of 1/4 oz pencil sinkers with quick-clip attachment for light finesse and drop shot rigs targeting bass and panfish.
These black lead drop shot weights are slim pencil-shaped sinkers that slide through rock, gravel and brush with fewer hang-ups. Each one weighs 1/4 ounce and comes in a 25-pack, a handy size for finesse bass fishing on light spinning gear. A line clip makes rigging quick, so they suit anglers working deeper structure for bass, walleye or crappie.
Best for
- Drop shot rigs on deep structure
- Finesse techniques on light spinning gear
- Rocky bottoms and current breaks
Skip if
- You need weights over 1/2 oz for deep water
- You prefer round weights for visibility
Strengths
- Pencil shape slides through brush and rocks with fewer snags
- Quick-clip line attachment releases on snags to save your rig
- Lead sinks fast and holds bottom in current
Trade-offs
- 1/4 oz is light; heavier water or wind limits casting distance
- Quick-clip can slip under tension; check before each cast
- Lead weights restricted in some states and catch-and-release areas
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Walleye
- Crappie
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Drop shot
- Finesse
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | drop shot weight |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/4 oz |
| Count | 25 |
| Shape | Pencil |
| Material | Lead |
| Color | Black |
| Attachment | Quick-clip line attachment |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 Oz (25-Pack), 5/32 Oz (25-Pack), 3/16 Oz (25-Pack), 1/4 Oz (25-Pack), 3/8 Oz (25-Pack)This one | Mid weights for Texas rigs and drop shots at middle depths. |
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| 1/2 Oz (20-Pack), 3/4 Oz (15-Pack), 1 Oz (10-Pack) | Heavier weights hold bottom in wind, current and deep water. |
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Which one should I pick?
| Version | Lure weight | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reaction Tackle Drop Shot Weights, 3/16 oz, 25-Pack, Silver | Lure weight:3/16 oz | Color:Silver | Suits:— |
| Reaction Tackle Drop Shot Weights, 1/4 oz, 25-Pack, Pencil Sinker | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Color:Black | Suits:— |
| Reaction Tackle Drop Shot Weights, 1/4 oz, 25-Pack, Silver | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Color:Silver | Suits:— |
| Reaction Tackle Drop Shot Weights, 3/8 oz, 25-Pack, Silver | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Color:Silver | Suits:— |
| Reaction Tackle Drop Shot Weights, 1/2 oz, 20-Pack, Silver | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Color:Silver | Suits:— |
| Reaction Tackle Drop Shot Weights, 3/4 oz, 15-Pack, Silver | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Color:Silver | Suits:— |
| Reaction Tackle Drop Shot Weights, 1 oz, 10-Pack, Silver | Lure weight:1 oz | Color:Silver | Suits:— |
Facts
| Lure weight | 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Color family | Dark |
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