Losing a lot of hooks and sinkers...help?

[zippyFX]

Some things I have found improved the situation for me:

- Using stronger line in snaggy areas; Reduce but does not eliminate snags and snaps.
- I use a sliding sinker (either Egg or no-roll) with a larger swivel with a leader that has lower pound test than the main line. More often than not I loose (or straighten) the hook but I keep my sinkers
- you can also use a threeway swivel and used pinched slip shot on the bottom leader. If there is a snag on the weight the split shot will slide off but you will still keep your hook and swivel but you will need new shot. you will also save allot of time re-tying.
- you may also want to consider a slip bobber to allow for a deeper presentation but keeping off the bottom.

Also, I have found that letting the rig sit longer giving the fish a longer chance to hit and lift the weight off the bottom reduces the lost terminal tackle. Constatly casting and reeling with this outfit in snaggy areas will const you allot of terminal tackle.