What Is the Hot Shot Rig?

I love fishing weightless soft stickbaits and magnum finesse worms but there are times when adding some weight will produce more bites.

One of the rigs I use especially when I want to switch back and forth from a weightless to a weighted rig is one you don't often hear of... the hot shot rig!

Simply tie on your favorite hook and leave a short tag end dangling below the hook; add a split shot weight on the tag end; tie an overhand knot underneath to help keep the weight from flying off when casting; add your favorite stickbait or worm and go fishing!

Check out this video from the folks at MTB on prepping and using the hot shot rig...

A few things to consider when using the hot shot rig:

• Though a specific brand of weight is mentioned in the video, any brand will work
• Round split shots are best in dense weeds
• Removable split shots are great when want to switch weighted  to unweighted quickly
• Work the tag end back down through the hook eye as you would on a drop shot to bait change action

Enjoy!