When rigging up a fish finder rig, when having the hook with leader attached and having all that close to the weight , does that deter the fish from the bait ?
Not at all.
I have got all types of fish on 8/0 to 10/0 150 lb 3" to 6" then crimped to a swivel and a 5 oz weight fish finder.
flounder, black drum, reds, mullet.