SPLIT SHOT - WHEN AND HOW TO USE IT TO CATCH MORE FISH!!

If you are a bit confused about if, when and how to use split shot in your fishing, then this video is for you.
I talk about when I implement split shot and how I add it into my leader set up and why.
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[@JAR2.0]

I really miss your exceptional content and excellent videos.

[@AboveWorryLevelFlyFishing]

Classic - I've only been fly fishing for about 50 years and I just learnt to wrap the tippet around the split shot. It was worth watching the video for just that!! Thanks Alex.

[@gregocconer682]

Always love the Friday filler’s. Great information. Definitely keep the board in your videos. Totally works. And for keeping Chanel going.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks man, I will keep it going as long as I can

[@marto_sauce9564]

Came for the fishing knowledge, stayed for the blackboard ❤❤

[@TrippinOnTrout]

🤣🤣

[@laurietaylor7266]

Thanks really helpful video, I have always put my split shot just above the weighted fly

[@Momo_Fishing]

I catch more fish since I use split shots. And I you also can reach faster the striking deep when the drift range is short. Very useful accessory. And cheap! Thanks for sharing your knowledge about it. 😉

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Good stuff💪

[@johnconklin5180]

Split shot is critical to success. Most fish consume food under the water. Not off the surface. To be successful with nymphs it’s best to be on the bottom. We have an expression around here “if you not loosing flies you’re not catching trout”. I even put them on streamers to keep them below the surface when in current. Alex is an expert as most of us already know. He right about this too.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks brother, like you said, most fish are eating sun surface so the sooner you get your head around that the better!

[@shanelonergan1792]

Thank you for those couple of tips and it's good to get them from you because I see you using split shot all the time the wrap around method is good I wouldn't of thought of that great video as usual 👍

[@ndet1546]

I appreciate this style of content. Good on you for diversifying your content given the recent change of restrictions on filming on your local rivers. Keep it coming!

[@michaelmoore2872]

Hi Alex Mike here from Alberta Canada. Excellent vid on the split shot . Would just like to say I bought some Amplitude Smooth Infinity camo WF-6-F and just love this line. It's what you seem to always use in your vids so I thought I would give it a try. Like I say great line great vids Thanks.

[@chrisrance405]

Thanks Alex , good to get a reminder to use split shot , and how to use it , if necessary. Glad you enjoyed using your new pen & board , obviously highly exciting 😂 !!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

🤣🤣 It was a pretty big deal yeah😬

[@NeilgRichardson]

Great info Alex, the ability to change weight quickly rather than the heavy bomb brigade, which ends up using too much weight in situations that don't need it and also a lack of sensitivity and missed takes.

[@rodlawson160]

Helpful clear and easy to understand instructions as per usual! You might not be a Pablo Picasso 😂but you’re a fantastic fly fishing tutor!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Lol. Thanks man, glad u enjoyed my lack of talent!

[@bobschroeder1879]

Always helpful. Hurry back to the river!!!

[@vinniebarbarino-1]

Brilliant, good drawing too 👍

[@schmoonkie]

I use weight putty, which is super easy to add on or remove as needed. Not all weight putty makes the cut. Loon's is too soft and sticks to everything, including the rod, and leaves a stain. I blend my own. Once the right consistency is achieved, I believe it's superior to split shots. And it doesn't damage the tippet or leader. I usually place the split shot about 20 inches above my top fly, above the tippet ring. The ring stops the putty from sliding down.

[@bradsaunders5367]

Funny, Loon's splitshot is terrible as well. Even using forceps to crimp down, they will come off while casting wayyyyyyy too easily.

[@waitakifly]

Boy! I needed that. Think I've used it once, thanks to your guidance I'll have more confidence to use it. Cheers!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Awesome bro

[@AxelG28]

loved this friday filler. I always fish with split shot but now i know what im actually doing and using. i usually just add a not no big one and go with that hahaha. thanks for all the info

[@dudleyfourie2272]

Awesome info bro thanks and tight lines!

[@joelkinch]

Perfect! Thank you.

[@setonfrew2866]

Cheers man, great video. Hope you’re back on the water soon.

[@jlush444]

Nice Alex. Been meaning to add some Split shot to my box for ages. Definitely gonna get some tomorrow . Great vid…. And yeah… crap drawing, but for the point across well. 😂😂 Well done bro. 👌👌👌

[@TrippinOnTrout]

🤣🤣

[@roberthokemusic]

like the new art on your left arm. Cheers!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Cool that you noticed💪

[@trevorhill8327]

I miss your fishing vids mate ❤

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Sunday morning 💪

[@DavidQuin]

Fantastic video, I now know that I have been using split shot wrong for winter fishing, your video explains it very well, sad that you can’t make winter videos on the river. You have inspired me to head back up to the Hine next week and give it a go

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Awesome man, I hope you find some fish

[@stevedowling2365]

Finished moving.Pumping some iron😅

[@DavidQuin]

Had a great day fishing after you advise on how to use split shot, thank you very much for the tip

[@TrippinOnTrout]

@@DavidQuin Great to hear bro💪

[@tightlines9873]

This is great - thanks Alex. I'm seriously considering only using lightly weighted nymphs and split-shot. It would cut down on the number of flies I need to carry (and tie) in different weights and allow me to adjust depth more quickly as I move through different pools and runs. I will experiment this coming season 🤙

[@TrippinOnTrout]

It’s super versatile and you can just use as and when you think it’s necessary 👍

[@phillipstephens578]

This is a great video Cheers mateee love the board

[@tomrivera8480]

Thanks Alex that elaborate graph you drew might be a bit complex for some but I get it!😁 I use split-shot regularly and it usually makes the difference between catching fish or not, great idea for a video thanks man can't wait till we see more fishing stuff!👍✌️

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks bro, I feel I have found my calling when it comes to drawing….🤣

[@malcolmism6]

Good to see you Alex. Hope you and family are well. . Drawings were awesome 👌. Lol lol. I'd like to add having some idea of how deep the water your fishing helps.Cause that determines how long you make your leader. Also again depends what fly line you using 2. Plus what technique your fishing. Bung or straight line buzzer. Or just on the bottom. Gets technical. Any ways. Good vlog.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks man, Generally you are just ‘guesstimating’ the depth of the water and going from there…

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Also, I usually am nymphing with an indicator or naked nymphing when the situation calls for it

[@user-hk4on3iz7u]

Same - been fly fishing for 30 years and constantly frustrated with split shot sliding. Thanks Alex for this great wrap around lesson!!!

[@reelfishingadventuresnz]

Hello friend, ive just started to record my fishing adventures and was wanting to know what quality settings you use for your go pro?

[@MrLou948]

Super helpful. Been fishing for a while now and I know it’s an essential part, but I’m always a little unsure of where to put it and how much. Do you usually start with a BB and go from there? I only have the one size….should I buy a pack with multiple sizes?

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Get multiple sizes and then you have your bases covered for any situation you come across

[@gordonsnow1914]

You sometimes talk about leaving the tag ends long and putting the split on that, when and how do you do that?

[@dutchkissling2439]

This is exactly what I thought the video would be about. I also remember him talking about that being his preferred method to keep from damaging the line. Also another benefit is if they hang up on bottom you typically only lose them and not your fly rig.

[@dutchkissling2439]

I’ve been adding a 2-3” tag to the eye of my point fly with a lighter wt line and adding the split shot to that. The downside is it can get tangled up around the fly but I feel it’s still a better method than attaching the split shot directly to the tippet.

[@bolykkeberg]

Split shots are all good, but don't use lead