Weight rod?

[newmike]

What is a weight rod?

[Jimmyfishny]

mono flat line with a pitch weight to get the spoon down 2-3 ft. Mostly used in the spring targeting BT when you want to run spoons.

[newmike]

I  am pretty dumb, what is a pitch weight? And How heavy

[Seabass73]

I like using 1/4 oz splitshot for spoons when I'm in 15 feet of water.

[newmike]

Thank you so much  For taking the time, you are a fisherman and a gentleman.

[Mrm31790]

Don't be afraid to use snap weights either. If you run a 1 or 2 ounce. Depending on the size spread and what kind of planers you use. Typical 6 rod spread id run 100' out, clip on a 2 ounce and add 6-8' then attach board or clip. Closer line in 50' out and then a downrigger. Walleye/brown trout fishing this works pretty good.

[newmike]

Thank you, that was very helpful

[Mrm31790]

Anytime. Good luck

[Jimmyfishny]

I use one color cores in lieu of weigh rods. 

[newmike]

Once the 1 color goes out, how much more line do you let out if you're in 15' of water