yes i use it all the time. i have some tiny bead heads like in the picture. i also like the micro plastics that are out these days. my rig is mostly used in shallow water areas and with fixed floats. when they go deep you can use a drop weight rig with 2 flys/jigs up the line.(if legal in your state) ill drift over open water with them set at 10-12ft. good way to load the cooler at times.