Lindy slip weights for rigging

  • bigcrappie
    Blaine
    Posts: 4304
    April 28, 2014 at 7:13 am #1357825

    Right now I use the Lindy style 1/2 and 3/4oz weights with the bendable loop on 10/4 fire line with a swivel, then attach my snell or spinner to the swivel. I see they make a couple different kinds of on/off devices for attaching weights to the line, as to change weight sizes while fishing. What are the better ways to do this?

    dandorn
    M.I.N.N.E.S.O.T.A.
    Posts: 3207
    April 28, 2014 at 7:25 am #1406664

    I have pretty good luck with these using mono.

    out_fishing
    Moorhead, MN
    Posts: 1151
    April 28, 2014 at 7:30 am #1406667

    Quote:

    I have pretty good luck with these using mono.

    Those look pretty slick, might have to pick up a pack.

    walleyenordy
    Cottage Grove, MN
    Posts: 502
    April 28, 2014 at 7:31 am #1406668

    They also make a black plastic one and I like that one too.

    BBKK
    IA
    Posts: 4033
    April 28, 2014 at 7:33 am #1406669

    I just put a snap on my line above the barrel swivel for my weight when I know there is a good chance I’ll have to change weights throughout the day. The same snaps I use for blade baits actually.

    From the rod…. Snap with sinker, 4mm bead, barrel swivel, leader, 4mm bead, hook.

    mark-bruzek
    Two Harbors, MN
    Posts: 3863
    April 28, 2014 at 7:33 am #1406670

    I use the same easy change clevices I use for spinner blades but you need a wire style loop on your weights so they fit the clevice.

    Sometimes they do spin (twist up), they do make a longer version that I can only guess may reduce the spin.

    nhamm
    Inactive
    Robbinsdale
    Posts: 7348
    April 28, 2014 at 8:03 am #1406680

    If you got the money spend it, but I’d bet it only takes most guys 10seconds most to just snip it off and tie on a different one than those fancy weights.

    WinnebagoViking
    Inactive
    Posts: 420
    April 28, 2014 at 8:04 am #1406682

    I’ve found that Water Gremlin’s Snap-Loc® Dipsey weights are the easiest, most versatile mehod if you know you’re going to be changing weights throughout a particular.

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18602
    April 28, 2014 at 8:05 am #1406683

    Quote:

    What are the better ways to do this?

    Bite line off swivel. Put on different sinker. Tie line back on swivel.

    sandmannd
    Posts: 928
    April 28, 2014 at 10:01 am #1406708

    Quote:

    If you got the money spend it, but I’d bet it only takes most guys 10seconds most to just snip it off and tie on a different one than those fancy weights.

    I’m with you on this. I don’t change out weights all that often. When I do, I’m generally changing out rigs as well. Doesn’t take all that long.

    deertracker
    Posts: 9231
    April 28, 2014 at 10:28 am #1406716

    X2 on the plastic clevises. Plus if you ever get hung up you only loose weight. I’ve never had a weight just fall off with the plastic clevises.

    DT

    dentedboatguy
    Posts: 47
    April 28, 2014 at 10:35 am #1406721

    Quick change makes the best product in my opinion, been using these for 15 years. Easy to use and have had no problems. Quick Change Systems, Inc.

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