Split Shot Rig

[Smallieslayer2234]

How do you rig up a split shot rig with a creature bait like a brush hog or lizard......and how do you fish this set up

[Mr_Scrogg]

I used a split shot 6-8" up the line and fished a EWG hook with a Zoom curly tail. Pumpkin w/ chartreuse tail.

Toss it, slowly drag, wiggle shake. Up over limbs, rocks and laydowns.

[Felix77]

With a lizard I would go with a 1/0 worm hook, a #2 split shot pinched on anywhere from 6-10" from the lure.  Cast it out and drag it back.  you can also do a lift and sink method.  You won't get a ton of action from the lizard.  It will be subtle.  This is a killer technique for fishing submerged grass.  I catch a ton from the bank doing it this way too.

[Smallieslayer2234]

With a lizard I would go with a 1/0 worm hook, a #2 split shot pinched on anywhere from 6-10" from the lure. Cast it out and drag it back. you can also do a lift and sink method. You won't get a ton of action from the lizard. It will be subtle. This is a killer technique for fishing submerged grass. I catch a ton from the bank doing it this way too.

That's good because the new lake I found is clear with a lot of sumerged grass....do you like using lizards that float or just normal lizards

[ClackerBuzz]

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/117421-split-shot-rig/

[Felix77]

That's good because the new lake I found is clear with a lot of sumerged grass....do you like using lizards that float or just normal lizards

I like both.

 

sinking - I use this for slow dragging and when I want it truly finesse.  Drag it in and around weeds.  Pop above the weeds as necessary.  Let it sit and sink often.

 

floating - When I want more action.  Ripping it through the grass and it will dance like crazy.  Pause it and it will float up over the grass.  repeat.

 

Lizards are fun!

[SPEEDBEAD.]

Do yourself a big favor, especially if you are going to be fishing it around grass.

 

Find Bull Shots, not regular splitshots. The Bullshot is cone shaped like a bullet weight and will come through the grass MUCH better than a round shot.

 

Choice of baits is subjective with this technique.

[fishking247]

classic old school technique that works real well on finicky or heavily pressured bass. i like using 4" power worms on 6lb line with a split shot 12" above the hook

[BuckMaxx]

I have a wad of drywall nails in my boat when I split shot rig I stuff about a 1/4-1/2" of nail in his head so he stands up.