hey one thing is if you run split or if u run it some times why wouldnt u run that on a tag instead of your main line???? would be just like hollow core... they kinda are the same except with split shot you have to add for the more waight you need same as hallow if you need more waight you just make it longer...... it is a lil hard to get small small chunks off for when the water is low but thats when i go from 1\4 to a 1\8..... just my thoughts