Breakaway Super Sinker, 3 oz, Folding Arms

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Item weight: 3.04 ounces
Product dimensions: 5 x 2.91 x 1.93 inches

Quick take

A 3 oz sinker with locking arms that anchor in sand and release easily when you retrieve.

This Breakaway Tackle Super Sinker is a 3 oz surf sinker with stainless steel rotating wires that open when the line is pulled for retrieval. Each pack holds two sinkers in a linear shape. Surf anglers who want a weight that stays put on the bottom in moving water can use it as a bait anchor.

Best for

Surf fishing on sandy beaches
Holding rigs in steady current
Anglers who fish open beaches

Skip if

You fish rocky or rocky bottoms frequently
You need a mobile rig that drifts

Strengths

Stainless steel arms lock firmly into sand without burying
Arms fold away cleanly for aerodynamic casts
Weighted design holds bottom in heavy surf

Trade-offs

Folding arms add complexity to the cast
Not suitable for rocky bottoms where arms may not anchor
3 oz limits range if fishing lighter tackle

Fishing fit

Water: Saltwater
Techniques: Surf fishing

Specifications

Specifications
Type	surf sinker
Weight	3 oz
Material	Stainless steel

Updated 22 October 2026