Bullet Weights · Bank Sinkers
Bullet Weights Bank Sinkers, 3 oz, 26-Pack
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Options
- Item weight
- 8 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 5.63 x 4.37 x 2.2 inches
Quick take
Flat-sided 3 oz lead sinkers designed for bottom fishing in rivers and ocean environments, where their shape minimizes rolling in current.
A 3 ounce lead bank sinker in a plain silver finish, sold in a bulk box of 26. Its rectangular, flat-sided body helps it stay put on the bottom instead of rolling in current. It suits anglers fishing bait from a riverbank or the surf who want to hold a rig in place.
Best for
- River bottom fishing with moving bait
- Surf and pier fishing on sandy bottom
- Anchoring rigs to the bottom
Skip if
- You need to cover distance quickly with light tackle
- You fish above the bottom with floats or jigging
Strengths
- Flat sides resist rolling in current compared to round sinkers
- 3 oz size suits most river and ocean bottom rigs
- Bulk box provides economical quantity for heavy use
Trade-offs
- Lead is susceptible to getting hung on rocks and structures
- 3 oz is heavy for light-line, light-bait presentations
- Flat sides can snag in weedy bottom
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Bottom fishing
- Float fishing
Specifications
| Type | bank sinker |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3 oz |
| Count | 26 |
| Material | Lead |
| Color | Silver |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Ounce, 1 Ounce, 1 1/2 Ounce | Heavier weights hold bottom in wind, current and deep water. |
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| 2 Ounce, 3 Ounce, 4 Ounce, 5 Ounce, 6 Ounce, 8 Ounce, 10 Ounce, 12 Ounce, 16 OunceThis one | Heavy sinkers for surf, strong current and deep saltwater. |
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