Herbies vs ball

[marinecrafts]

Is there a big difference in blowback between a herbie and the 10 pound ball?

[13owhunter]

I have found a noticeable difference especially when down deep and there is some current.  I switched to braid and the combo of herbies and braid is a big difference from wire and cannon balls.

[LongLine]

Heck yes!  Big difference.  

[sherman brown]

I was using 13# pancake weights and forgot to load them in our new used boat. found a set of 8# herbies and had to use them. To my amazement, they had less blowback than the 13# pancake weights. I went on to buy a set of 10#, but the 8# was working great. but I just wanted to see how the 10# blowback would be. I haven't had a chance to use them yet, but I'm looking forward to using them.

 

bottom line is the pancake weights are better than the ball weights, and the herbies are better than the pancake weights. I bought a set of 10# weights off another member on this site.

[spoonfed-1]

Yes theres a difference. Torpedoes or sharks will give you the least amount of blow back period. Sharks are expensive but the best. I've always run 13 lb torpedoes down to 200 ft.

[marinecrafts]

Thanks, guys;  I appreciate the info.