Making Fishing Weights

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  • How to Make Fishing Weights

    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, shape or weight that you prefer, and you will save some money in the process. read more

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  • Homemade Fishing Weights

    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 k… read more

  • Making Your Own Fishing Weights

    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 co… read more

  • How to Make Lead Fishing Weights

    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 equipmen… read more

  • How to Make Molds for Fishing Weights

    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 followin… read more

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