LEAD FREE FISHING SINKERS TO MAKE AT HOME

[Perkons]

These are good for the environment, for kids who fish, and for saving money:

http://members.aol.com/Ciekurs3/Sandsinkers.html

It's a nice rainy day project for kids.

Daina Krumins :rain:

[livetofishnj]

Dumb question, any rough idea of how big a sinker needs to be to equal 6 ounces? It's a great idea but if the thing's gonna be a foot long, then it's not as great...

[Perkons]

Because AOL Hometown has been shut down, the site had to be moved to:

http://www.perkons1.com/SANDSINKERS/Sandsinkers.html

Please pass it on to anyone who might find it useful.

Perkons

P.S. The site has had over 9,000 hits so far (Sitemeter).

P.S.S. I'm going to update the site with rigging and photo gallery sections. If you have some ideas for rigging with sandsinkers please send a some pictures with descriptions to:

perkonss@yahoo.com

Also, any pictures you have of yourself with a fish you have caught using sandsinkers, with information on type of fish, where caught, depth of water, type of bait, etc.

I'll use the pix for the updated website.

Thanks.

[Lbifisherman429]

Great idea!! only problem that i can see in the surf is the bag ripping on a shell or being torn off in the current other then that i can see how they would work great in a lake or the bay

[Josejlk]

if you are having break-offs or anything like shells ripping them open then you can thread your leader or line through with the needle and put beads on each end so the sinker doesn't slide through the swivel..

p.s. you can even use clear beads so they don't spook the fish if the sinker isn't already doing it.

[worldcat lemon]

is lengths of chain. Depending on the weight needed I have used chain to fish around jetties, piers, rock piles and anywhere else that is snaggy and by "popping" the chain when it is snagged up, it will work itself loose in almost every case. Plus if it breaks off it simply rusts and falls apart.

Not to mention, fish are curious about the sound the chain makes so it attracts fish as well, and it is a cheap alternative to lead.You can use coated and non-coated steel. I personally don't like galvanized chain for fishing, and when I use plastic coated I always soak it in a bucket with a baitfish attractant or scent to cover some of the plastic smell. Just a tip!

Next time you are out, try a length of chain and you will see how well it works!

[CalabashFishman]

Thats a good idea. Ive also seen people use old tools as sinkers.. Like old sockets, or old bolts that no longer are needed. Not as earth friendly, but still cheep!