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Rotten bottom links, also known as weak link releases are used when fishing in conditions where there is a high probability of getting snagged. To avoid losing all of your rig and terminal tackle, using a rotten bottom link allows you to sacrifice your lead weight by attaching the weight with a weak length of monofilament. If your weight gets snagged you can simply apply enough force to break the weak link, leaving the weight on the sea bed but allowing you to retrieve the rest of your tackle. The obvious problem with attaching a weight to weak line is...