Sinker
Bank sinker
How to fish a bank sinker for Bottom Fishing, Surfcasting.
Characteristics
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Material
Lead
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Attachment
Fixed
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Habitats
Freshwater, Saltwater, Brackish
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Methods
Bottom Fishing, Surfcasting
Bank body
Streamlined lead shape holds bottom securely while resisting strong currents and snags.
Swivel eye
Metal swivel prevents line twist during casting and retrieval.
What fish can you catch with a bank sinker?
What is a bank sinker used for?
A bank sinker is a teardrop or coin-shaped lead for holding bottom in current. It is a gripping weight, not a slider for shy bites.
How is a bank sinker different from similar gear?
Used for bottom fishing and surfcasting. Heavier than split shot; not a pyramid for open sand.
When should you use a bank sinker?
Fish it in rivers and tidal flow when the bait must stay put on gravel or mixed ground.
What problems does a bank sinker solve?
It digs in enough to hold in current without the snagging bulk of a huge pyramid.
Bank sinker size chart
Common sizes and ratings for this part of the kit.
- 28 g
- 56 g
- 85 g