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Sinkers
« on: December 21, 2007, 04:57:48 AM »
 All types of sinkers out there. Anyone give a brief idea of which is good for what? Bottom fishing is pretty straight forward. How about surf and drifting?

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Re: Sinkers
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2007, 05:57:03 AM »
bottom, drifting I use bank sinkers, surf I use diamond
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Re: Sinkers
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2007, 06:13:47 AM »
 whs  also at times I will use an egg sinker while drifting
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Re: Sinkers
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2007, 08:43:23 AM »
Pyramid for the surf (same as diamond?)
Hurricane and Hatteras also for the surf.  I think these two hold better than the pyramid.
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Re: Sinkers
« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2007, 09:06:46 AM »
Good link on Do-it molds describing sinker types

http://www.do-itmolds.com/category2.aspx?c=10 and use.
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Re: Sinkers
« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2007, 09:27:15 AM »
  Thanks for the replies. My main sinker is the bank. Surf I use diamond.

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Re: Sinkers
« Reply #6 on: December 21, 2007, 09:52:46 AM »
MGM, nice link.  I didn't think of looking there.  I use Do It molds exclusuvely.  But I don't buy them from Do It.  I get them almost ten dollars cheaper from Barlow's Tackle.  Shipping is cheaper too.

http://www.barlowstackle.com/acb/showdetl.cfm?&DID=6&Product_ID=2890&CATID=114

Takes about three or four days for the item to arrive.
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Re: Sinkers
« Reply #7 on: December 21, 2007, 10:10:32 AM »
Maybe this might be a good topic for and article? 

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Re: Sinkers
« Reply #8 on: December 21, 2007, 10:18:22 AM »
 t^
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Re: Sinkers
« Reply #9 on: December 21, 2007, 11:39:42 AM »
I usually go for the egg sinkers while drifting.  Just makes it a cleaner rig in general, in my opinion.
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Re: Sinkers
« Reply #10 on: December 21, 2007, 12:45:57 PM »
The only draw back to that is when you have to change weight you have to re-rig.  Other than that, it is a good sinker.  I usually use them for eeling stripers.

My buddy in Florida makes egg sinker rigs up on about a two foot leader.  He then only has to change the leader with the egg already on it.  Unsnap both ends and insert the leadered egg sinker onto your running line and your fishing rig on the other end.  Too much trouble for me to go thru all of that.  That's why I use the fish finder rig.
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Re: Sinkers
« Reply #11 on: December 21, 2007, 01:22:47 PM »
i heard from an old sharpie once that he drifted with the diamond sinkers because it would stir up the bottom as it passes the Fluke to wake him up, then along comes the bait. I don't use this method though, but it sounds like it would work.  The only problem I have with it is the feel shouldn't be as pronounced..
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Re: Sinkers
« Reply #12 on: December 21, 2007, 02:28:07 PM »
  Didnt think a question about sinkers would get so much attention!!

Thanks All for your responses!

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Re: Sinkers
« Reply #13 on: December 21, 2007, 03:03:24 PM »
considering that ive only been on a boat once i do all my fishing from the shore and i use pyramid sinkers.
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Re: Sinkers
« Reply #14 on: December 21, 2007, 03:19:32 PM »
everything gets alot of attention this time of year since there isn't as much FISHING going on..
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Re: Sinkers
« Reply #15 on: December 22, 2007, 12:25:11 AM »
There is nothing wrong with that.  Just think of all the info you are gathering up to impress the guys at the tackle shops.
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Re: Sinkers
« Reply #16 on: December 22, 2007, 11:16:02 PM »
IrishAyes, Thanks for the Barlow Link.My
Catolog is on its way.
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Re: Sinkers
« Reply #17 on: December 22, 2007, 11:50:01 PM »
I'm waiting for hooks from them now.  Should be here Monday.  Pretty quick with their deliveries and the price isn't bad.   t^
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