Soft split shot

[eamonn321]

I discovered some old lead shot from years back the other day. It made me realise how much softer it is than the stuff we have to use nowadays. Can anyone recommend any brands of soft non-toxic shot?

[DavyR]

I use Preston Innovations Non Toxic Shot. It closes easily with light pressure and stays on the line well. As I remember, the soft lead shot came in some time in the early 70s, after it was realised that hard shot damaged line. The stuff that was available before then was *really* hard (and black and shiny as opposed to grey). It had to be bitten onto the line(!), unless you were posh and had a pair of "shot pliers".

[medwaygreen]

I discovered some old lead shot from years back the other day. It made me realise how much softer it is than the stuff we have to use nowadays. Can anyone recommend any brands of soft non-toxic shot?

 

Hello there,

 

Here is a review that may help you. Other Dinsmore products are worth a look as well.

 

http://www.fishingmagic.com/news/article/m...698493344261332

 

Regards.

[jason.p]

Hello there,

 

Here is a review that may help you. Other Dinsmore products are worth a look as well.

 

http://www.fishingmagic.com/news/article/m...698493344261332

 

Regards.

 

I like the look of those egg shaped shot. Do you know if you can get the individual sizes, or does it have to be a "selection box"

[WickerDave]

I like the look of those egg shaped shot. Do you know if you can get the individual sizes, or does it have to be a "selection box"

 

Refill packs here, if you scroll down far enough... http://www.hlstackle.co.uk/Merchant2/4.13/..._Code=CO-DIN-SS