Dr.Fish · Bank Sinkers
Dr.Fish Bank Sinkers, 1 oz, 5-Pack
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- Item weight
- 0.14 kg
Quick take
Bowling-pin-shaped lead sinkers with polished surfaces that hold firmly in mud and sand against currents.
The Dr.Fish bank sinker has a bowling pin shape with edges that help it hold in mud or sand, and a smooth one-piece lead body. Its rounded profile suits reef, wreck and ledge fishing as well as surf and river work. The pack comes in several weights so anglers can match the current.
Best for
- Surf fishing for pompano and croaker
- River catfish fishing in current
- Saltwater and freshwater bottom rigs
Skip if
- You prefer smaller, split-shot weights
- You need sinkers that move with the current
Strengths
- Bowling-pin design with edges holds in mud and sand
- Polished surface protects fishing line from abrasion
- Available in multiple sizes for different current situations
Trade-offs
- Lead sinkers are heavier than alternatives and more environmentally problematic
- Bowling-pin shape may snag in weeds and vegetation
- One-piece molding offers less weight distribution flexibility
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Bottom fishing
- Surf fishing
Specifications
| Type | bank sinker |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1 oz |
| Count | 5 |
| Material | Lead |
| Shape | Bowling pin |
| Surface | Polished |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1ozThis one | Heavier weights hold bottom in wind, current and deep water. |
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| 2oz, 3oz, 4oz, 8oz, 10oz, 12oz, 16oz(1LB) | Heavy sinkers for surf, strong current and deep saltwater. |
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