Fishing Tools - Sinkers
The primary purpose of Sinkers, or Weights, is to place the
Fishing Bait
or Fishing Lure deeper into the water. Sinkers come in various kinds and each has its own function. These are the split shots, sliding, casting or dipsey, and trolling sinkers.
Split Shots
A split shot is characterized as a little round ball made of lead and with a slot cut almost halfway through its body. Split shots are good Sinkers because of their adaptability. Since their sizes range from BB to pea sizes, there will always be the right one to put on your Fishing Bait or Fishing Lure in any location you want. Another advantage of the different sizes of split shots is the fact that you can always find the right weight you need on your Fishing Line. Split shots are easy to use. Using your fingers or pliers, just get one split shot and pinch it directly around a foot above your Fish Hook or Fishing Lure which is attached on your Fishing Line.
Sliding Sinkers
Sliding sinkers are of two forms- egg sinkers and bullet sinkers. As the name implies, egg sinkers are egg-shaped, and they work well when fishing with night crawlers or any live Fishing Bait at the lake bottom. A movement in your Fishing Line indicates that a fish has taken your Fishing Bait. On the other hand, the form of a bullet sinker is like a cone and they are used with Fishing Lures, particularly plastic worms. You do not have to worry about weeds snagging on your Sinker. The shape and smoothness of bullet sinkers make them impervious to weeds.
Casting or Dipsey Sinkers
Casting or dipsey sinkers, weighing about 1/8 ounce or more, are bell-shaped sinkers suitable when fishing on deep waters. A casting sinker has a swivel eye made of wire in which the Fishing Line is tied and this prevents your Fishing Line from twisting. Like the sliding sinkers, the shape of a casting sinker prevents snagging on rocky bottoms.
Trolling Sinkers
Almost all trolling sinkers are cylindrical in shape and have bead-chain swivels on each end. There are also trolling sinkers made with a triangular keel to decrease chances of twisting on your Fishing Line. Using your Fishing Line, make an improved clinch knot at each end of the sinker, one or two feet above the lure or bait. Trolling sinkers work well when motoring or rowing since these sinkers are able to maintain the Fishing Bait or Fishing Lure deep in the water.
Sinkers can be really useful in almost any Fishing situation. Make sure to have some of these in your tackle box before heading out.
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