[Steve]

Ok, I saw those type weights last year (or so). Nice idea if you need a grappling hook to anchor the kayak out there.
Do you plan to have the weight snap off to retrieve the line?
(not a great idea with lead)
I wouldn't relish the thought of cranking in something like that to put new bait on after a pick-up.

I just use concrete. I use plastic water bottles and then peel off the plastic after curing. Here they are:
http://www.atlanticanglers.com/forum...y-weights.html

With concrete, you can use lighter line and let it snap off to retrieve. Won't hurt the environment.

[Steve]

Jeff, I found this post:

I like it but need wire or cable trace ten min in the battle and a Bull or Tiger will bite through that in no time. If get hooked in the corner of mouth will work but when going for the big boys. They can swallow three feet of leader and a 18 inch trace of mono is worthless and you will lose a fish of a life time go a 10 foot or no less than 6 foot of trace and use cable . Or stanless i use galvnized plastic coated from Home Depot and is a lot less than stanless from a fishing store .you will need 8 leaders and a few extra lead for fishing slp lots of snags and boat trafic good luck .on the tourney only two rods can be used .

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[fish-aholic]

Actually, when I fished with Ben the weekend after the 4th of july he explained the rig to me...and it makes perfect sense. With the prongs in the sand, you can get alot of tension on your mono. When something big enough to pull the prongs out of the sand comes by, all that tension in the mono releases and pulls the hook back, sliding the circle hook right into the corner of the mouth. This will be my first time trying the technique. I will have my typical 10-16oz pyramids with me to use if I don't notice any good luck with those weights. As far as cranking them back int....the coat hanger wire is flexible enough that even if it snags the bottom at first it should straighten out and be a peice of cake to reel in.