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Would the OB spend it's hard earned money on these sinkers?
Posted on 4/25/13 at 12:36 pm
Posted on 4/25/13 at 12:36 pm
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Posted on 4/25/13 at 12:40 pm to 007mag
If they made a pass through egg style and really were effective in not snagging, then yes. I don't use the style in the picture.
Posted on 4/25/13 at 12:40 pm to 007mag
Probably not, I've never had an issue with good ol lead weights.
Posted on 4/25/13 at 12:50 pm to 007mag
i watched a show where these guys were using them for smallmouth on pea gravel to make a knocking sound, doesn't seem like they'd make a difference down here...i just use lead weights for fun and tungsten when i'm fishing a tourny
Posted on 4/25/13 at 12:54 pm to JAB528
limestone average density 2.5 gm/cm3
lead average density 11.43 gm/cm3
so sinkers would need to be on average 4.5 times larger than the size of lead sinkers for same weight.
no thanks.
lead average density 11.43 gm/cm3
so sinkers would need to be on average 4.5 times larger than the size of lead sinkers for same weight.
no thanks.
Posted on 4/25/13 at 1:18 pm to 007mag
I think they would hurt my teeth when I crimped them on the line.
I think I will keep using good ole lead on my cane poles.
I think I will keep using good ole lead on my cane poles.
This post was edited on 4/25/13 at 1:19 pm
Posted on 4/25/13 at 2:00 pm to JAB528
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I've never had an issue with good ol lead weights.
This, so no.
Posted on 4/25/13 at 2:01 pm to 007mag
Not a chance
Posted on 4/25/13 at 2:04 pm to jimbeam
Use my spark plugs before that crap. 
Posted on 4/25/13 at 2:17 pm to Bleeding purple
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so sinkers would need to be on average 4.5 times larger than the size of lead sinkers for same weight.
That's why they don't snag as easily.
Posted on 4/25/13 at 2:23 pm to fishfighter
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Use my spark plugs before that crap.
I've been known to use nuts as weights before.
Posted on 4/25/13 at 2:34 pm to JAB528
We used to go down to Grand Isle for a week every year in July and stay at Bridge side. one year it was unusually windy, so the offshore fishermen couldn't get out everyday. My youngest, Alden, was about 10 and was wide open fishing from the piers and beach. One afternoon I found him and Gary Yamamoto fishing for croakers. Gary showed him how to tie on rocks for a weight.
Posted on 4/25/13 at 2:38 pm to ReelFun
Lower specific density = higher buoyant forces.
So, while it may be the same amount of weight, it will actually descend a WHOLE LOT SLOWER. Also, if you are fishing current, you'll have more drag keeping it off the bottom, so it may actually find a way to suspend itself. Also, the odd-shaped weights could have some hydrofoil effects. It just seems like a dumb idea to this engineer.
So, while it may be the same amount of weight, it will actually descend a WHOLE LOT SLOWER. Also, if you are fishing current, you'll have more drag keeping it off the bottom, so it may actually find a way to suspend itself. Also, the odd-shaped weights could have some hydrofoil effects. It just seems like a dumb idea to this engineer.
Posted on 4/25/13 at 2:39 pm to ReelFun
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One afternoon I found him and Gary Yamamoto fishing for croakers. Gary showed him how to tie on rocks for a weight.
Did he suggest buying expensive rocks from the internet?
Posted on 4/25/13 at 2:40 pm to ReelFun
To think for 18 years I lived next to a RR track. One year I got a rock polisher for Christmas. If I'd have only thought to make fishing sinkers instead of keychains. 
Posted on 4/25/13 at 2:47 pm to Jester
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Did he suggest buying expensive rocks from the internet?
definitely not Jester. Just expensive plastic. lol
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