FTM Trout Driver Bodentaster

FTM Trout Driver Bodentaster — Lift-Rig Bottom Weight for Trout

The FTM Trout Driver Bodentaster (bottom probe) is a specialist weight for trout fishing that replaces traditional lead on lift rigs — keeping your bait perfectly presented above soft or silty lake beds.

Stays Clear of Soft Bottoms

Unlike a conventional sinker, the Bodentaster sinks slowly and stands upright on the lake floor rather than digging into mud or silt. This keeps your rig clean and your bait in the strike zone, even on the challenging soft substrates common in managed trout lakes and ponds.

Resistance-Free Bites Every Time

The line runs freely through the eye of the Bodentaster, so a taking trout feels no resistance as it moves off. This is especially valuable during cold-water periods when trout feed cautiously and drop the bait at the slightest pressure — the running-eye design converts more bites into landed fish.

Choose the Right Variant

Several weight variants of the FTM Trout Driver Bodentaster are available. Lighter versions suit shallower water or slower presentation on calm days; heavier options handle depth or wind. Match the weight to your casting distance and the depth of the swim.

• FTM Trout Driver Bodentaster — lift rig, trout lakes and ponds, soft/silty bottoms, static or slow-sink presentation

• FTM Trout Driver Bodentaster (other weights) — same rig style, adapted for deeper water, longer casts, or stronger wind conditions

Facts

• Bottom weight for trout fishing on lakes and ponds

• Slow, controlled sink rate

• Stands upright on the lake floor

• Suitable for lift (buoyant) trout rigs

• Running-eye design: line passes freely, no bite resistance

• Replaces traditional lead weight

• Contents: 1 Bodentaster in selected weight