It is so simple it is stupid, and I'm sure I'm not the first to drop shot this way, but maybe somebody will benefit from this.  

This spring I ran out of my larger drop shot weights (the balls with the little wire form you wedge the line into).  What to do?  I put two of the lighter weights onto the line.  I stumbled upon what I feel is a nice little set up.  First, I don't have to stock two different weights in my tackle box.  One weight size to add/remove/re-store as necessary.  Not a big deal, but a little less hassle.  Second, the double weights offer an irregular shape and have the ability to move somewhat independently.  If they get in a tight spot, they usually "adjust" enough to pull out.  This has resulted in far fewer snags and lost weights than a single weight set up.  The reduction of lost weights is nice.  Thirdly, I wonder if the weights "click" together at all.

Great idea.

Thanks for sharing.

I will have to try it.

How do you secure the weights to the line?  Via an O-ring or do you peg them?

Thanks again.  

thanks for the tip. I rigged up two of the smaller weights on top of a soft swimbait and, not only do they clack together, but when you fish it in more of a horizontal than vertical presentation it makes the bait do an awesome mortally wounded fish imitation. (when rigged wacky) it works even with stiffer soft plastics since the weight is centered.

Great idea.

Thanks for sharing.

I will have to try it.

How do you secure the weights to the line?  Via an O-ring or do you peg them?  The below link is the type of weight I'm referring to:

Thanks again.  

The drop shot weights have a wire form that you put the end of the line through and then slide the line into the "pinch" area.  It pinches the line and is actually quite a strong connection.  

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I've been known to take an egg sinker... the round ones with holes on both ends, i think thats what they are called...  and tie it on to my tag end like a huge bait, using the good old standard fishing wrap and run the line through the hole knot...  worked for me until i  bought the weights that were actually meant for dropshotting  

Instead of tying my weight to the line I use the small red plastic thingies that you can slide up and down the line to hold slip sinkers. When you hang it up you just pull on it the weight comes off, therefore no more breakoffs due to a hung up sinker. just thread it back on below the sinker and you are ready to go.

On Erie I use large split shot(s) crimped on the line below the hook. WAY cheaper than the special drop shot weights.

yeah, the only advantage to drop-shot weights is in the eye of them. they're made for a quick change once you get snagged up. basically, a nice tug on the line during a snag causes the line to permeate the line and cut it off so you can quickly add another. needless to say, it's great for tourny anglers, but most people don't need that kind of speed.

having said that, I use drop shot weights, cause I hate wasting time.  

good idea you posted here. I'll try it out - thanks!

I have used this as well but ran into one major problem (Atleast I thought so when it came to vertical fishing over deep water).  With the two weights it causes your bait to twist on the way up and on the way down.  But it is a great idea for shallower applications.