Flipping/punching baits

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Originally Posted by fishnla

I also sleeve all my weights with shrink tubing to protect line from any imperfections inside the weight. If you need to know how look up the video of Aaron Martins showing how to add inserts to tungsten weights.

I use those I listed to avoid the extra steps of prepping gear. I'm all about keeping it simple and fast with least head ach as possible. Ive never had line get frayed from these to make me think I need to add the inserts. I did have some years ago that I would have needed to do what your talking about due to them being so rough. That's why I switched brands.

If your worried about the weight slamming the top of your hook eye and cutting the line on the set ( rare but usually from 1.5 + weight ) ... slide a stop on behind the weight to protect the knot. Quick and easy. Your plastic will still slides partially over it and with the cup section of large weights it counter sinks like its not even there still allowing your weight to sit flush as one with the plastic.

These grip really well and rarely get cut by braid or pop off during the day. A littler larger diameter than most as well. If I use above 1.5 oz. and in really heavy cover I slide 2 on then my weight and then 1 behind. Takes but a second to rig and if one does happen to get cut then theres already another there not to force a retie. Also helps this way for when really heavy close to 2oz. not to have to keep sliding stops back down to keep weight tight pegged with the 2 in place.

In any case ... theres no right or wrong. Just ideas and what works best for you is best to stick with.

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