Most fishermen use live bait or jigs requiring the use of a sinker on the line. An easy way to make your own sinkers at home is by using a potato to hold the melted lead. You can cut the sinker mold space any way you prefer; the most common are bell sinkers or walking sinkers. Bell sinkers are cone-shaped, and their size depends on the weight of the jig or b… read more
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 reduce costs. While the idea of melting down metal may be intimidating to some, it is actually an easy process that you can co… read more
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 allows you to create sinkers of specialized weights. However, the process requires melting lead and handling molten metal (especia… read more
Weights are an indispensable part of your diving gear. Unfortunately, they often get lost and damaged. Replacing them quickly becomes an expensive proposition. Even though lead is an inexpensive and readily available metal, it suddenly becomes more valuable when it's cast into shape and shipped to a dive shop. If you want to save some money and you have the… 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 fumes that might come from the melting process--they can be toxic. 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 k… 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 co… read more
While fly-tying is the most well-known way to make your own fishing lures, it can be simpler than that. No matter what kind of fisherman you are, building your own fishing lures at home is almost as easy as stocking up on the right sup… read more
Slabs are lures that are used primarily for bottom fishing and come in a variety of weights, sizes and colors. Slabs are made from a number of different materials including lead and plastic. Novice fisherman use a combination of jigs a… read more
Replacing fishing lures is a constant expense for anglers. Losing one is quite easy when you hook onto underwater structures, tree limbs, a fish bites the line off, or you simply threw it off casting due to a poorly tied knot. B… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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