Ive tried everything that can be found in the cab of my pickup for weight at one time or another.. everything from .450 brass to nuts and bolts. While other things do work smaller heavier objects snag up 10x as much, produce less bites and there is something about the way a coat hanger floats and bounces off the bottom that makes the fly dance in the way fish seem to like. Never found a duck or fish that can chow down a lost piece of coat hanger. And yes they are cheap.
Im not asking anyone to toss away splitshot or bottom bouncers, next time your out bring a piece of coat hanger and try it against what you already use. I would be interested in some of the feedback. Also if u cut the hook( piece i was using in video) off and cut the bottom u end up with 2 long U shaped chunks that work the best. The hook will will work in a pinch but the U shaped pieces are choice.
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