I use a 1/2 to 1 ounce weight at the bottom! up 18 inches and loop a 4 to 6 inch loop knot! up one more 20 inches and same 4 to 6 inch loop knot. Reason i do this is its alot easier to get unhooked from a snag with the weight at the bottom. capps an coleman style works great too but harder for me to free from a snag.....