Drop Shot cutting line

Anybody else have problems with pinch on drop shot cutting the line? Don't know if I got a bad batch or this is common on smaller line. I use 4# and it was like a knife cutting it. Impossible to use had to tie on instead which defeats the purpose. Needed a little heavier and switched from tubular to ball style and had no further problems.

Dave, are you rigging weight above hook or below? If rigging above hook try using some really small worm weights. Slide weight on then a small bead then use one of those little rubber bobber stops. That way you can adjust weight up and down line and nothing there to cut line.

No I'm putting the weight below the hook.

I've read up some on this type of setup and it seems this is a common thing. Need to use pliers to open it slightly so it doesn't pinch so hard. Also you can squeeze them back if open to much. It can be a touchy thing but once they are right for your line it makes depth adjustment easy and then if hung up you just loose the weight and not the whole rig.

Maybe it is bc you are using 4# and the dropshot is designed for thicker line. Dunno. Don’t use them so it’s just a guess

From what I have read 4# - 10# is normal with most preferring 6#-8#.

I would use those same worm weights I mentioned. Do same thing slide on weight then rubber stopper. If it hangs up it will just slide off then.

I use regular cheap dipsey weights, and I tie them on with a loop knot. The loop knot will break before the palomar knot on the hook.

Maybe be just mashing lead on too tight

I always use the pinch sinkers when trout fishing or bed fishing bream with crickets. 2-4 lb test and never had any problems. As Nimrod said above may be crimping too tight. I don't condone my method but I almost always just bite on. Pliers is much better but make it very light pressure.

I hope I'm understanding your problem? Been drop shotting for smallies for about two decades now and I do not use split shot - period. Tie on a regular 1/8 - 1/4 oz. "bass casting" weight and forget about it. If you are hanging up too often, switch to the cylindrical style drop shot weights. I use #4 & #6 test fluoro all the time. No problems, no worries. JMO! :)

I've sold thousands of these in the last few years, the line is run through and squeezed by the pinched swivel. Can also do regular swivels.

They work great and don't get snagged often.

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Something I've learned and used bass fishing with a drop shot is tie an over knot at the end of the line and crimp a split shot onto the knot. Never lost one and if I get snagged too bad just pull hard enough and the line will come out of the split shot.

I drop shot double minnow rigs and double jigs all winter. I buy the original tube style drop shot weights because they tend to go through the brush and back out easier than standard round weights with the brass eye's. What I did to solve the line pinch is stuck a small flat head screwdriver between the wire and spread it out then just tied a regular not. Works well.

I’m thinking my problem was the particular brand I had. They kept cutting the line when pinching. They are the pinch swivel kind. I switched to a different pinched swivel brand and had no more problems. Guess I will either open them and tie on or just trash since cutting line. Thanks