The small lake I fish has milfoil growing like crazy from the bank out to 15-20 yards. I'm seeing more and more little white flowers popping up above the water surface closer to the shore. While it is very thick, I would not say it is a "matted canopy" yet.

I have been reading about working a mojo rig or split shot rig on top of these types of grass flats. While the components are cheap, I was wondering if I could build something equally effective with what I have in the tackle box.

My hybrid mojo, split shot, c-rig:: Hook > 18-24" fluoro leader > #6 swivel > pegged 1/16oz bullet weight > braid main line.

• I will start with 3/0 EWG hook > super fluke and caffeine shad
• Then transition down to 1/0 hook with trick worms and smaller baits.

Any thoughts or gotchas? Am I "doing it wrong"? Thanks in advance.

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My research notes and compromises:

• Mojo -- pegged cylinder weight. I don't have any of those.
• Split shot -- crimped shot. I have a few tiny shots, but I don't like the idea of crimping line. And I don't want to buy bullet-shaped split shots when I can just peg a bullet.
• C-rig -- weight is not pegged. Usually heavier weights and bead.

Your weight is on the braid, don't worry about a split or split shots weakening it. 1/16 oz bullet weight, try 1/8 oz. Why not buy a bag of mojo weights?

Tom

Your weight is on the braid, don't worry about a split or split shots weakening it. 1/16 oz bullet weight, try 1/8 oz. Why not buy a bag of mojo weights?

Tom

 

Excellent and obvious point about the split shot being on the braid. Duh. With my rigging with swivel, a split shot would definitely simplify things.

 

I went with the 1/16 bullet thinking that the swivel would bump the total weight closer to 1/8. I definitely have heavier bullets.

 

I'll swing by the store store and pick up some split shots and/or mojo later today.

 

Thanks for the suggestions!

Stopped by a local pond after work to test the hybrid rig. It's not a match for the lake I plan to fish this Sunday, but there is plenty of submerged vegetation.

 

I caught a 1 pounder on the first cast using a 1/0 straight shank hook and trick worm. Nothing after, but it did work right off the bat.

 

I have been unable to find mojo/cylinder weights at local Academy, DSG or Gander Mountain. Picked up a pack of rubber core weights in 1/16 and 1/8. I don't have high hopes for them coming through the milfoil cleanly, but it was the best I could do. If they work moderately well, I can remove the hassle of tying the swivel and pegging the bullet.

 

I also picked up a pack of round split shot weight (no tabs) and might try a straight up split-shot rig.