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Shaddock Fishing · Weights & Sinkers
Shaddock Sinker Slides with Dual Lock Snaps, 15-Pack
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- Item weight
- 0.09 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 4.29 x 3.11 x 0.47 inches
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Sinker slides with strong dual-lock snaps that let you change sinker weights or remove them without cutting braided line.
These sinker slides pair a stainless steel body with a duo lock snap, so a weight clips onto the line and comes off again without cutting it. They are built for fish finder rigs on braided line, a setup catfish anglers use in fresh water and for larger fish in the surf. This 15-piece pack in green gives you spare slides for swapping sinker sizes as conditions change.
Best for
- Catfish fishing with heavy sinkers
- Bottom rigs where you change sinker weight often
- Braided line setups that resist cutting
Skip if
- You prefer to tie sinkers directly to line
- You fish light sinkers
Strengths
- Stainless steel snaps are strong and fast
- Slide design keeps sinker above the hook for better feel
- Reusable clips save time and line
Trade-offs
- Snaps add weight and reduce castability
- Dual-lock design is fiddly to open and close
- Sinker weight still limited to what the line can carry
Fishing fit
- Species
- Catfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Bottom fishing
- Live bait
Specifications
| Type | sinker slides |
|---|---|
| Count | 15, 30, or 45 per pack |
| Design | 4 styles available |
| Material | Stainless steel |
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