Cheap Way To Peg Weight?

[Bk4]

Any alternative way to peg bullet weights? The only way I can think of is pegging bullet weights with toothpicks by inserting the tooth pick in the hole of the bullet weights and breaking the pick off.

[roadwarrior]

With a scrap of line tie a double overhand knot on your main line, tighten and trim.

 

I use these Sinker Stops from BPS: http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Sinker-Stops/product/44440/?cm_ven=bazaarvoice&cm_cat=RLP&cm_pla=44440&cm_ite=productname_link

 

 

 

 

[Gatorbassman]

I've used rubber bands for years. 

[BrettD]

I've had the best luck with the 6th sense bobber stops the even hold a 2oz tungsten weight in place. I've tried the type roadwarrior posted and the eco pro t-stop but I keep going back to the 6th sense bobbers stops they are like 1.79 for ten.

[RAMBLER]

I like to use two of those sinker stops.  One above and one below the bullet weight.  You can simply slide the stops and change the rig from T-rig to C-rig with any length leader. 

BTW, the ones made for 12 lb. mono work great on 50 lb. braid.

[slonezp]

Eagle Claw bobber stops. Just bought some for punch rigs and I'm impressed

[quanjig]

I'm with BrettD on this, the 6th sense stops have worked really well for me the past year or so. Slo, I think you will find that the eagle claw ones will start to loose grip after a while especially if you are using a heavier weight.

[Sam]

Any alternative way to peg bullet weights? The only way I can think of is pegging bullet weights with toothpicks by inserting the tooth pick in the hole of the bullet weights and breaking the pick off.

 

Yep. Lowest cost way of pegging your bullet weights unless you want to use the rubber band trick.

 

Or you can use Bobber Stoppers or a Carolina Keeper.

 

The trick is not to damage the line.

 

I would suggest the Carolina Keeper as it is simple and it will not damage the line.

[xxjace]

Put a toothpick down the top of the bullet weight somewhat snug and break it off..simple easy trick some people says it weakens the line..I've never had any trouble with it..

[MrSwimJig]

I use bobber stoppers as well but I may look at the Carolina keepers.

[Brian Needham]

I use the t stop I guess....its strands of rubber that come in 100 count packs.....I admit I have no idea how to use those that Roadwarrior posted, but I always wanted to try them

[tholmes]

Toothpicks are about as cheap as it gets and they work well. I've never had any problems at all.

 

Tom

[CPBassFishing]

I started using bobber stops and never went back to toothpicks or jig skirt material doubled over inside with a scrap on line. The bobber stops are just so easy to use, and you don't have to take them off when you change lures. Just slide it up, cut the lure off, tie the new one on, and slide it back down.

[Fishes in trees]

I haven't used toothpicks for a long time, or any of the other pegging methods, for that matter.  If I feel the need to peg a bait (which isn't very often) I use the Gambler or some other brand of screw in sinkers.  Gembler good weights work ok also.

[flippin and pitchin]

Eagle Claw bobber stops for me.  Very cheap and effective.

[WRB]

Top brass Peg-It II works good. Wooden tooth picks will flatten and weaken mono & FC line.

Tom

[The Young Gun]

Toothpicks are about as cheap as it gets and they work well. I've never had any problems at all.

 

Tom

x2 

 

Always am carrying toothpicks to get the sandwich out of my teeth and to peg weights.

[Teal]

Ive used scrap pieces of braided line, silicone skirts strands, and the actual pegs and bobber stops on the market. Skirt strands work pretty good.

I like the bobber stops the best. I do keep some pegs around to so i can do it on the fly...

[WRB]

Round wooden tooth picks were thie original method to peg weights, if it worked without any issues it would still be the method everyone used. There are reasons why rubber stops are used; they do not damage line and they can be removed.

The reason I prefer the Peg-it style rubber "tooth pick" is no line damage, can be removes and I use the cut off piece to lock my soft plastics to the hook eye by sliding the peg through the hook eye, cut off about 1/8" on each side, then insert the hook eye onto the soft plastic nose. Can't do this with a bobber stop!

Tom

[ww2farmer]

6th sense sinker stops.......works, and cheap.

[iceintheveins]

Parasite lead weights. You will never peg again.

 

www.parasiteweights.com

[catchnm]

Toothpicks and nail clippers to trim right against the top of the weight are my choice.

[TiNuts]

I've rigged weights like this a couple times. I don't know if its a good idea or not, but its worked with no problems in a pinch.

[BenB54]

I would agree with those that said toothpicks or skirt material for the cheapest. My personal favorite are the 6th sense peg x stoppers.

[MrSwimJig]

Was at the local tackle store and found some of my favorite True Tungsten weight stoppers.  To bad they don't make these anymore.