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My rod recommends lure weights of 1/4oz to 5/8oz. Can I still use lighter lures?
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I'm very new to fishing, but I would guess a small split shot would get you within that range
If I'm wrong, somebody please tell me
well, you're right that a split shot would get you in that range... but there is no reason to add weight to a lure to bring it within the recommended size range.
Thanks for the clarification
To expand on this-a split shot could theoretically add enough weight to get it within that range, but it could potentially negatively affect the lures presentation
That makes sense to me. So would you ever use a snap swivel with a rooster tail? I've read that some people do
I don't use the combination snap swivels, I used them as a kid but now they're just unnecessary. I've used swivels in the past because inline spinners (like rooster tails) can cause your line to twist, but I don't really notice that on my current ultralight setup. Snaps are good for changing out lures quickly and they can actually give lures like crankbaits a little bit wider range of motion.
So basically a small swivel about a foot or two up the line can eliminate line twist on lures like inline spinners, snaps can be a good idea for lures that have a tight wiggling action, and snap swivels as a combination arent something I have in my tackle box