What are egg sinkers?

Product Details. Glide through weeds and rocks snag-free with our Bass Pro Shops® oval, egg-shaped lead sinkers. This type of slip-weight is ideal for catfish and a standard for Carolina rigging. Our egg sinkers allow anglers to get down deep where the big ones hang out.

What are egg weights used for fishing?

Sinker Size Bullet Weight sinkers used for bass fishing usually range from one-sixteenth of an ounce to one ounce, whilst egg sinkers used when fishing rivers tend to start at one-quarter ounce and go all the way up to several ounces in weight.

How do I choose a sinker weight?

Water Depth In general, you should use a lighter weight sinker in shallower water, and deeper water requires heavier weight. For shallow water, a ⅛-ounce weight works well to create a slow-falling lure action. In deeper water that is up to 20 feet, it’s best to use between ¼ to ⅜-ounce sinker weights.

What is the best sinker to use?

The wedge or “frog tongue” sinker is the top choice for big baits in strong surf. This style of sinker digs deep into a sandy bottom and its concave top resists being pulled free.

How heavy should my sinker be?

How close should weight be to hook?

Most lines aren’t fashioned to withstand the strength of a human, so tug gently to test your knot. Attach one or two weights to the fishing line. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service suggests placing the weighs 6 to 12 inches above the hook. Most weights are incredibly easy to attach with the use of needle-nose pliers.

How to choose the right egg sinker for fishing?

An egg sinker that tumbles and rolls along bottom can even be desirable for river and tidewater anglers who wish to “cover” a lot of water with a single cast. However, if it is desired that a bait remain stationary, a slightly heavier egg or barrel sinker should be employed to “hold” more securely in one spot.

How many egg sinkers does it take to weigh an ounce?

These sinkers are not 1/4 oz as the description said when I ordered. It takes five of these to weigh an ounce. As per the description the item was supposed to be a box of 0.25 oz egg sinkers weighing 80 ounces, and the box I received has less than 72 ounces of lead in it.

What is a sinker in fishing?

The type sinker you choose, its weight, shape, and manner in which it’s rigged and used can make or break a day of fishing. In the most basic sense, a sinker is simply a chunk of metal used to take baits and lures to depths where fish are found.

How much lead is in an egg sinker?

As per the description the item was supposed to be a box of 0.25 oz egg sinkers weighing 80 ounces, and the box I received has less than 72 ounces of lead in it. Beware of this product because the description is not accurate and you get almost 4.5 lbs of lead instead of the 5 lbs that is described.