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I have been asked recently how much shot does it take instead of XXX amount of shot. This is a table you can use for alternative solutions.
Here’s a guide to the weights of each non-toxic and lead split shot available to buy in the UK. It’s ideal for helping you to shot your pole and float rigs perfectly to suit the conditions, depths and the presentation you desire.
Here’s a guide to the weights of each non-toxic and lead split shot available to buy in the UK. It’s ideal for helping you to shot your pole and float rigs perfectly to suit the conditions, depths and the presentation you desire.
Split shot size | Weight | Shot equivalent |
|---|---|---|
3SSG | 4.80g | 6 x AAA |
SSG | 1.60g | 2 x AAA |
AAA | 0.80g | 2 x BB |
BB | 0.40g | 2 x No4 |
No1 | 0.3g | 3 x No6 |
No3 | 0.25g | 2 x No6 |
No4 | 0.20g | 3 x No9 |
No5 | 0.15g | 2 x No8 |
No6 | 0.10g | 2 x No10 |
No8 | 0.06g | 2 x No11 |
No10 | 0.04g | 2 x No12 |
No12 | 0.02g | 2 x No13 |
Pole float size | Weight | Shot equivalent |
|---|---|---|
3×10 | 0.10g | 2 x No10 |
4×10 | 0.15g | 3 x No9 |
4×12 | 0.20g | 5 x No10 |
4×14 | 0.40g | 6 x No8 |
4×16 | 0.50g | 8 x No8 |
4×18 | 0.75g | 3 x No3 |
4×20 | 1.00g | 4 x No3 |
5×20 | 1.25g | 5 x No3 |
6×20 | 1.50g | 6 x No3 |
