Lead sinkers - is there a better way
Submitted by Paul N on Thu, 2007-10-25 10:47
Anyone out there got a better way of getting the bait to the bottom.
The cost of lead sinkers is making me look for alternatives . I am talking about a replacement for 16 , 20 and 24s that i normally use in deep water. Looked at making my own but where do you get the lead? does anyone make there own or use something else like steel bar and how does it go.
A day on the water is getting quite expensive with fuel , bait etc and losing 1/2 a dozen sinkers just adds to the cost.
Paul
SPESS
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I make my own with sinker
I make my own with sinker molds when i run out. I get the lead from various scrap yards around the place. Various prices. Also check out ya guys in the know like electrians, air-con guys etc they usally have some floating around as well.
Alternate are jigs which if you keep an eye out you can pick them up for $2 each for 400gm ones. Not that much cheaper but alittle. I also know guys who use house bricks in half and they work but it looks stupid and not sure if its legal or not.
The only thing that i really do is like i said look out for tackle sales and insted of buying that rod you want thats 30% off stock up on terminal tackle like sinkers, swivel etc. You might be surprised how much you save. And dont beaffraid to ask for discount if you are getting a few most blokes are pretty good =]
Keep it tight, reeeeeeel tight!
tailor marc
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Cant beat the good old
Cant beat the good old sparkplug!
Go to a mechanic and im sure you will find heeps.
Work well when fishing sinker/sparkplug on the bottom and hooks midway up
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Colin Hay
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Wheel balance leads
I used to collect old wheel ballance leads from tyre and brake centres
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dogsoldier
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If you know anyone that does
If you know anyone that does house demolition you can pick up lead through thats way as some old houses have lots of lead in the roof,moulds might set you back 30-50 bucks then make your own just about to do a batch myself just dont use the bbq to heat up the pot otherwise the mrs might want to take a chunk out of you and use a face mask because of the fumes.melting old bike inner tubes you can the coat the finished sinkers which when banged against the side of the boat does not leave any marks and act like a little shock absorber
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Andrew
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I get my lead from any tyre
I get my lead from any tyre centre. It usually costs around $30 for a 20 litre bucket full. That equates to about 40kg of lead.
Cheers Mitta79
Paul N
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thanks guys
Some interesting ideas. Did't think about the tyre places! Spark plugs are too light for fishing 100 mtrs deep and the 1/2 house brick ( only when no one is looking). Dogsoldier - the melted tyres are a great idea , why didnt I think of that?
Sounds like i'm not the only one trying to save a few bucks.
Paul
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PilbaraBrad
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must agree i too use wheel
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Wheel balance lead weights....
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Just one more cast , honest !!!