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Title: cigar weights
Post by: hareball on June 07, 2007, 11:22:31 AM

hi all,
looking for an online source for cigar weights for trolling. thanks for any help!

Title: Re: cigar weights
Post by: IrishAyes on June 07, 2007, 12:10:33 PM

Hareball,
I don't buy any of my sinker so I can't help you out there, but...have you considered making your own?

 You can buy an electric pot to melt the lead, bead chain and a mold for the trolling weights. Once you have the basic equipment you can also get molds for any type sinker that you use.  In the long run it will save you a lot of $. 
Get the equipment, a couple of pals, some refreshments and have a sinker making party.  Share the expense and cut the price even further.  Go to the tire store of your prefference and get tire weights to melt down.  If you know the owner/workers they will probably give you the old ones for free.

Just a thought.   t^

Title: Re: cigar weights
Post by: hareball on June 07, 2007, 12:25:42 PM

thanks capt, I thought about giving that a shot but never got around to it over the winter. now that i'm getting things ready for the troll i'm wishing I did!