Ideal Sinker Weight - Landbased Bottom Saltwater

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Ideal Sinker Weight - Landbased Bottom Saltwater

Post by KeiC » Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:19 pm

Hi All,

I know a heavier sinker is better for casting far, but will it cause fish not to bite the hook?
In theory, if the fish takes a small bite of the bait and felt the weight pulling the bait away they won't come back to take the rest.
So, I should use a lighter sinker if the water is calm and there isn't heavy wind. Heavy sinker for when the water is rough and the wind is blowing against my cast.

Please advise if my understanding is correct and your thoughts.

I use 8" - 11" reel rods, with Paternoster rig, various size hooks, with 2-4oz sinkers. Now that I have only two 4oz sinkers left and in need to buy more, I am paying more attention into using the right ones to improve my technics.

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Re: Ideal Sinker Weight - Landbased Bottom Saltwater

Post by Gultch78 » Mon Jun 17, 2019 5:23 pm

Try a running sinker setup and a sinker that is just heavy enough to keep ur bait roughly in the same spot depending on species of fish u are chasing
Some fish ambush so movement is good
Some fish chase so stationary is better
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Re: Ideal Sinker Weight - Landbased Bottom Saltwater

Post by Bugatti » Mon Jun 17, 2019 5:43 pm

Gultch78 wrote:
Mon Jun 17, 2019 5:23 pm
Try a running sinker setup and a sinker that is just heavy enough to keep ur bait roughly in the same spot depending on species of fish u are chasing
Some fish ambush so movement is good
Some fish chase so stationary is better

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Re: Ideal Sinker Weight - Landbased Bottom Saltwater

Post by KeiC » Tue Jun 18, 2019 8:25 am

Gultch78 wrote:
Mon Jun 17, 2019 5:23 pm
Try a running sinker setup and a sinker that is just heavy enough to keep ur bait roughly in the same spot depending on species of fish u are chasing
Some fish ambush so movement is good
Some fish chase so stationary is better
Thank you. I mostly after flathead, pinkies, snapper. I do most of the time have one running sinker on, 4oz pyramid sinker with 1 meter leader. I can't seem to cast it as well as I cast a Paternoster, it also get tangled and snagged a lot.

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Re: Ideal Sinker Weight - Landbased Bottom Saltwater

Post by DougieK » Tue Jun 18, 2019 8:54 am

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Re: Ideal Sinker Weight - Landbased Bottom Saltwater

Post by StarrangerAU » Tue Jun 18, 2019 10:42 am

In my experience there is no 'one size fits all' solution... some days I will juggle a few different weights till I find what works for the location, tide, wind, and swell/conditions.

My rule of thumb(s)...
1. Avoid using star sinkers where the sub-surface terrain is rocky/snaggy
2. Avoid using ball sinkers if casting against the tide / or against the wind
3. If fishing in an area with high sand movement (which buries your sinker) consider using a float with a long dropper
4. Always go light as possible, whilst maintaining the positioning of where you want your bait.
5. Consider changing your casting location so you are casting with the current and/or wind, which allows you to reduce your sinker weight

..thats all I have to say about that ....
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Re: Ideal Sinker Weight - Landbased Bottom Saltwater

Post by Wolly Bugger » Tue Jun 18, 2019 1:03 pm

KeiC wrote:
Tue Jun 18, 2019 8:25 am
Gultch78 wrote:
Mon Jun 17, 2019 5:23 pm
Try a running sinker setup and a sinker that is just heavy enough to keep ur bait roughly in the same spot depending on species of fish u are chasing
Some fish ambush so movement is good
Some fish chase so stationary is better
Thank you. I mostly after flathead, pinkies, snapper. I do most of the time have one running sinker on, 4oz pyramid sinker with 1 meter leader. I can't seem to cast it as well as I cast a Paternoster, it also get tangled and snagged a lot.
A running sinker absorbs/looses the energy of the cast, that is why it will never cast as far as a fixed sinker.

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Re: Ideal Sinker Weight - Landbased Bottom Saltwater

Post by Kimtown » Tue Jun 18, 2019 2:36 pm

Wolly Bugger wrote:
Tue Jun 18, 2019 1:03 pm
KeiC wrote:
Tue Jun 18, 2019 8:25 am
Gultch78 wrote:
Mon Jun 17, 2019 5:23 pm
Try a running sinker setup and a sinker that is just heavy enough to keep ur bait roughly in the same spot depending on species of fish u are chasing
Some fish ambush so movement is good
Some fish chase so stationary is better
Thank you. I mostly after flathead, pinkies, snapper. I do most of the time have one running sinker on, 4oz pyramid sinker with 1 meter leader. I can't seem to cast it as well as I cast a Paternoster, it also get tangled and snagged a lot.
A running sinker absorbs/looses the energy of the cast, that is why it will never cast as far as a fixed sinker.
Reverse running sinker rig aka running hook rig with a fixed sinker.

Won't feel bites but who cares when you can cast 130 yards

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Re: Ideal Sinker Weight - Landbased Bottom Saltwater

Post by KeiC » Tue Jun 18, 2019 4:14 pm

DougieK wrote:
Tue Jun 18, 2019 8:54 am
Try a pulley rig

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVveheULTqc
Thank you.
I did my research on pulley rig years back, didn't stick with it. Mainly because I like to tie my own rig from scratch, and it requires some tackles not sold in Kmart. Anyway, thanks for reminding me. You have peaked my interest in this rig again.

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Re: Ideal Sinker Weight - Landbased Bottom Saltwater

Post by Brett » Tue Jun 18, 2019 4:18 pm

KeiC wrote:
Tue Jun 18, 2019 4:14 pm
DougieK wrote:
Tue Jun 18, 2019 8:54 am
Try a pulley rig

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVveheULTqc
Thank you.
I did my research on pulley rig years back, didn't stick with it. Mainly because I like to tie my own rig from scratch, and it requires some tackles not sold in Kmart. Anyway, thanks for reminding me. You have peaked my interest in this rig again.

You can get all the gear needed to make pulley rigs from Busted Fishing and Frank is great to deal with, good prices and fast postage. Several members of the site have purchased from him.

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