I got a sure fire way to make "slinkies". A guide taught me this little trick and it is awesome.

I tie up a bunch of swivels (latch type or barrel) and leave a little 2.5-3" tag of 20# test. I use a palomar know to affix the line.

I normally tie up about 25 of these. I use twenty # test. I then take the hollow pencil lead and run the line through the lead. Taking a pair of side cutters I then X the lead by crushing it, but NOT fracturing it.

They are easy to make, CHEAP, dont snag easy and if you do the lead will "slide" off the line. This little trick will allow you to vary the weight indefinitely.

Thanks Andy
Paul