Sioux Narrows bass man Chris Bell is a master of this technique. He regularly pulls fish off spots beaten to a froth by other anglers. Split-shotting has a reputation for putting bass in the boat when nothing else will. It's a shallow-water game, often used for bass that won't hit traditional lures or thathave been pressured by anglers. It shines on non-descript shorelines that rarely get fished.
Examples are sand beaches, mud banks, around boat launches, and water-intakes.
It's also a great follow-up for the angler fishing behind a partner at the front of a boat. As the name suggests, this technique involves split-shot above a soft plastic bait. It sounds simple, but there's more to it than meets the eye. Generally, a round worm works better than a flat-sided one. Grubs, tube jigs, and finesse worms also have a place in the versatile split-shotter's bag, especially in cold water.