Split Shot

Tim, What works for me was taught during the FATC class. I use a double surgeon knot to keep the split shot from sliding down onto the fly. Happy Thanksgivings?

At least someone listened in class! I, too, use a double surgeons knot above my fly (about 10 inches) and add my split shot above it. That will prevent it from slipping down. Yes, another knot and a little more time but well worth it. Always take the time to tie your knots well.

I fish two nymphs/larva at a time and like putting my split shot “between” the two flies. It gets both flies near the bottom. I will tie a double Davy knot (yes Pete, I’m convinced it’s a good knot) to the hook of the top fly with around 10-12 inches of tippet, then tie a double surgeon’s knot to that end of the 10-12 inch tippet with another 10-12 inches of tippet and then tie my bottom fly to the end of the second tippet. The middle double surgeon’s knot will hold the slit shoot

• This reply was modified 6 years ago by Kenny Klimes.

My split-shot problems were solved the day I began Czech/Euro/Tight-line nymphing! All the weight is contained in the fly(s)…one less thing to crimp your tippet and/or slide around intentionally or unintentionally. I’m about to permanently remove split-shot from my sling pack to reduce weight, although most everyone else uses it so I figure I can still “be there” for them by hauling it around!

OK Greg, you have convinced me. My next purchase will be a Czech nymphing rod (because I am Czech) and the rest of the paraphernalia!! Don’t I owe you some Czech nymphing flies? Send a picture of the one you want tied and I’ll give it a go.

I have seen you Czech Nymph. Impressive!
I’m to new to fly fishing, still trying to learn that Nymphing thing. Greg, when I grow up, I want to Czech Nymph like you.? Please keep carrying the split shot for us newbies. What you said about split-shot makes sense with Czech Nymphing. What do you think about using a Czech Nymph fly on a regular 9 foot rod, without a Czech Nymph rod?

Kenny’s from Czechago don’t ya’ know.

I use the Dinsmore Egg shot, recommended by Tom Hargrove. The shot stays in place with a few exceptions. I’ve found if I hang up on something in the stream and pull hard on the line the split shot may slide down the line towards the fly. The split shot is the pinch on type and I’ve also experienced it opening slightly after a period of hard fishing. I don’t know why it opens but when it happens I crimp it using my forceps and start fishing again.