Line rigged with a cigar weight is the approach to use when fishing along a sandy bottom where subsurface fish swim and hide behind rocks, waiting for smaller or wounded fish to strike. A cigar-weight rig is also ideal for fast or rough cur… read more
Devoted fishermen sometimes like to make their own equipment such as lures, flies and weights. You can make your own line weights if you can't get what you're looking for at the store. Take precautions when melting the lead to avoid the fum… read more
Fishing weights offer an effective way to drop your fishing line to the bottom of a body of water. To reach intermediate levels instead of the bottom, where large fish feed, use lighter weights. Properly care for and protect your weights in… read more
Many fishermen enjoy making some of the equipment they use out on the water. Custom-built rods, homemade lures and raising bait worms are all examples of how fishermen have traditionally gotten involved in their sport. Use the following inf… read more
Ledger weights, as the name implies, are weights used when fishing by ledgering. Ledgering involves using a weight near the hook. The weight serves to help you cast your line out farther and to keep your hook at the bottom of the waterway.… read more
You may one day find yourself in a pinch without your usual store-bought fishing weights or with a weight that is too light or heavy for the job at hand. You can use a number of everyday items as fishing weights. The main concern is to make… read more
Making your own fishing gear offers you an opportunity to have a custom setup. This is especially appealing to those who take the sport seriously. The weights used to sink baits and lures are something that can be made in whatever size, sha… read more
Fishing, like many other sports and recreational activities, can get to be expensive. Travel and equipment costs add up quickly. Many fishermen realize savings by making some of their own gear. Fishing weights are one piece of equipment tha… read more
If you are an avid angler, whether saltwater or fresh, you might consider making your own fishing weights. Losing tackle to rocks, fish, branches or just having to cut your line is quite common. It can also become expensive when you constan… read more
Surf fishing conditions vary by the location, wind and tide. Getting your bait to stay in place can be tricky in rough conditions, so choosing the right surf weight will make a big difference. They come in many shapes and sizes designed… read more
Bass fishing often entails using soft bait or live bait that require a weight or sinker to get the bait to the bottom. There are a variety of weight types that are used for different baits and situations. The shape and actual weight will be… read more
A fisherman often has a variety of tackle available to him while fishing to ensure he has ample supplies to make his catch. One of the most important pieces of tackle is a sinker, a small ball or similarly shaped object typically made from… read more
Homemade fishing weights (also called fishing sinkers) are most typically objects that have been made using molten lead and molds. A fishing weight is essentially a lead weight shaped a certain way that attaches to a fishing line to keep t… read more
Fishing weights should not be mixed up with sinkers in terms of how they are used. While sinkers are almost always used with live bait to keep a presentation down near the bottom of the water, fishing weights are teamed with soft plastic ar… read more
Fishing weights are vital tackle for anglers who employ plastic baits and certain lures. These weights are made of different metals and come in an array of styles that fulfill many functions. There are also certain features that these weigh… read more
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