Couldn't agree more on the snap weights. I've mentioned them a bunch of times on various forums, not that they are new, having come out in the 90's. Still, a lot of people seem reluctant to try them. We all are used to our own techniques and seldom try new things (I'm as guilty as everyone else on that score) . Besides that, other methods like dipseys and 3 way rigs do work, just I have found that snap weights are by far the best system for getting deep fast, they cut through the water, easily un-clip to fight the fish with no weight on the line, and as you mentioned take up hardly any space in your tackle box. The only thing different I do, especially when trolling for lakers, is cast out my lure before attaching the weight. I find I get more hits with the weight further away from the lure.

Moonman.