That said, there are times when the 10-foot rule needs to be adjusted. When selecting a weight, the rule of thumb is to use one ounce of weight for every 10 feet of depth.

Although there are a few different shapes, the 7-style is my go-to most of the time (below). Walk into any tackle shop and you’ll see an array of bottom bouncers, ranging in weight from a quarter ounce to three ounces.