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Properties of Lead Fishing Sinkers

The phrase "hook, line and sinker" is more than a cliché to a fisherman because a successful sport fishing expedition requires the right tackle, including sinkers. read more
How to Make Round Lead Fishing Sinkers

Sinkers are a staple item for any angler, no matter where they fish or what they fish for. Sinkers are molded lead weights that take the anglers lure or bait down to where the fish are hiding. Making your own sinkers takes some practice, but the result can be a year's supply of fishing sinkers in just a few hours worth of work. read more
How to Fish With Round Lead Sinkers

Round lead sinkers, often referred to as split-shot sinkers, are among the most common fishing weights because of their simplistic nature. It is easy to attach split-shot sinkers to your line and requires very little time or preparation. Sinkers drag your bait to the level that fish swim and drive your line farther when you cast. Round lead sinkers come in a… read more
How to Fish With Round Lead Sinker Molds

Anglers often refer to round lead sinker molds as cannonball sinkers because of the smooth, round weights resemble cannonballs. Designed to get a bait down into deep waters quickly, round lead sinkers are typically large in size. Commonly available in sizes ranging from 1 oz. to more than 5 ozs., they feature a brass eye molded into the lead. Anglers use the… read more
How to Make Lead Fishing Sinkers

Some fishermen make their own sinkers for the financial saving and some just enjoy using tackle that they crafted. Whatever the reason, making your own sinkers is easy and fun. The initial cost of the equipment will be returned quickly once you start making the sinkers. Another advantage is that you can make sinkers that may not be available in your area. An… read more

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How to Tie Fishing Weights on Fishing Line

A fishing weight is useful for fishing because it will keep your line at a predetermined depth to increase the chance of a catch. The fishing weight is placed on the fishing line a certain distance up from the hook. There are many dif… read more
How to Melt Lead or Copper to Make Your Own Sinkers for Fishing

No matter what kind of fishing you do, you're bound to need sinkers at some point. Because the cost of losing these sinkers to underwater snags and dexterous fish can add up over time, some anglers choose to make their own sinkers to r… read more
How to Shoot a Rope into a Tree for Climbing

Once you've decided on that perfect tree for climbing or installing a rope swing, you're faced with the challenge of getting the rope high enough into the tree to reach a strong branch. The trick is to complete this task in two steps,… read more
How to Make Fishing Plugs

Lures are one of the pieces of fishing equipment that many fishermen enjoy making themselves. Plugs have long been one of the most effective and versatile fishing lures for fishermen, and they are useful when pursuing a variety of game… read more
Ely Minnesota Fishing Tips

Ely, Minnesota is the gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, where fishermen will find more than one million acres of federally-managed wilderness, including 5,000 lakes and rivers. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area is known for its w… read more
How To Gulf Fish on Dauphin Island

Fishing the Gulf of Mexico from Dauphin Island, Alabama, can provide you with boat loads, or in this case, beach loads of fun. The variety of fish that can be caught are numerous and most of them prove to be excellent table fare. The b… read more
How to Make Homemade Fishing Sinkers

Compared to making fishing jigs, spoons and other lures, lead sinkers are relatively easy to make and require no specialized skills. Some expert fishermen think making sinkers is more economical in the long run, and it definitely allow… read more
Why Is Lead Used in Fishing Sinkers?

The most popular material for fishing sinkers is lead. The danger of lead to humans and animals is well-known and creates a question that bears answering: Why is lead used in fishing sinkers? read more
How to Fish on the Indian Chain of Lakes in Indiana

The state of Indiana has a lot of lakes, and among them are the five bodies of water making up the Chain of Lakes in the northeastern part of the state. Surrounded by private campgrounds and an Indiana State Park, the Chain of Lakes is… read more
Flounder Fishing Tips

Fishing for flounder is fun and enjoyable, but it does pose its own challenges. Flounder are rather small and stay toward the sandy bottom. Catching them can be difficult because they tend to ambush prey that dwell on the bottom. Becau… read more
How to Rig a Three-Way Swivel for Fishing

Three-way swivels are a simple rigging setup that allows you to troll a lure or live bait with a sinker in a way that mimics the movement of a live fish more realistically. This setup allows you to run a sinker down along the bottom of… read more
How to Make Longer Casts with a Baitcast Reel

Baitcast reels are manufactured for superior strength and rated to hold the weight of large fish--even in rough, choppy waters. Making longer casts with a baitcast reel requires a solid grip and good use of the reel's features, which a… read more
April Bass Fishing Tips

During April, water temperatures rise to 50 degrees and above. The process is slow, but as water temperatures begin to shift toward warmer weather, bass spawn and then migrate to deeper waters to recuperate. Bass then experience a feed… read more
How to String a Fishing Line

Stringing fishing line simply means to spool fishing line on a fishing rod. Depending on cast-and-retrieval patterns, fishing line quality and number of strikes, you may need to string new fishing line on your fishing rod a number of t… read more
How to Pour Your Own Fishing Sinkers

Fishermen who prefer crafting their own lures might also try making their own lead sinkers. Used to keep the line and lures down in the water, sinkers are not difficult to make, but the process does require some precautions. By making… read more

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