Dr.Fish · Egg Sinkers
Dr.Fish Egg Sinkers, 1/8-3 oz
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- 0.4 kg
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Lead egg sinkers with a center hole that allows line to slip freely, designed for bottom rigs and Carolina-rig fishing.
This is a 20-pack of grey lead egg sinkers in the 3/4 oz size, a middle weight for holding bait near the bottom. The hole through the center lets line slide freely, which suits Carolina rigs, catfish rigs and surf setups. Pick it when you want a bottom-fishing weight that slips along rocks and weeds and keeps bait down in a current.
Best for
- Carolina rigs for bass and saltwater species
- Catfish bottom fishing in rivers and lakes
- Surf fishing where weights stabilize rigs against current
Skip if
- You need weights with fixed attachment points
- You target species that feed in the water column
Strengths
- Center hole allows sensitive bottom contact without snagging
- Compact egg shape minimizes resistance in current
- Wide weight range supports every bottom-fishing technique
Trade-offs
- Lead is a health concern during handling; avoid touching mouth or face
- Center hole weakens the sinker near the wire eye
- Requires compatible swivel or bead to prevent sliding
Fishing fit
- Species
- Catfish
- Bottom fish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Bottom fishing
Specifications
| Type | egg sinker |
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How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
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| 1/8oz-20 Pack, 3/16oz-20 Pack, 1/4oz-20 Pack, 3/8oz-20 Pack | Mid weights for Texas rigs and drop shots at middle depths. |
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| 1/2oz-20 Pack, 3/4oz-20 Pack, 1oz-20 Pack, 1-1/2oz-10 PackThis one | Heavier weights hold bottom in wind, current and deep water. |
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| 2oz-10 Pack, 3oz-5 Pack, 4oz-5 Pack, 5oz-5 Pack | Heavy sinkers for surf, strong current and deep saltwater. |
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