Weight: light vs heavy

Also known as: Weight: light vs heavy

Light

Traits

  • Slow, natural fall
  • Weak bottom signal
  • Pushed around by wind and current

Best for

  • Pressured, clear, shallow water

Trade-offs

  • Big wind, deep water, current

Heavy

Traits

  • Strong bottom contact
  • Gets to depth fast
  • Louder entry and landing

Best for

  • Deep, windy, flowing water
  • Reading bottom while moving

Trade-offs

  • Neurotic, pressured fish