storm boy 17 Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 I'm into a bit of distance casting and thought I'd share a pic of a sinker that a mate put together as a bit of a joke. A couple of the other guys are distance casting with 8-10 oz and getting around the 170 metre mark (sinker only) over the field, so we thought they needed a bit of a challenge.If you look carefully you can see the weight written on the side of the sinker.I don't think this one would move in the surf but getting it out there could be a bit of a problem Cheers!SB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Are you casting with fishing line and a rod? or a tree trunk and rope? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
storm boy 17 Posted September 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Apparently it's hard to even lift with an 80lb game rod! SB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pauly s 426 Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Finally be able to hold ground at the mouth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 its ok.. ive bought 2 of them.. I use them as sand anchors for my yak... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenton 637 Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 I thought this might of been about the sinker i saw the other day where you hook the bait to the sinker and it releases when it hits the water. cheers brenton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 the bait holder style sinkers? handy for casting distance.. but at 6-7$ each.. not something Id use often ;)its hard enough paying $2 for a 5oz snapper weight... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
storm boy 17 Posted September 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Like these ones? I have the mould for the lower ones and they end up costing me around $1.50 each if I can find some scrap lead.Cheers!SB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Knackers 696 Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Like these ones? I have the mould for the lower ones and they end up costing me around $1.50 each if I can find some scrap lead.[attachment=16072]P3290063.JPG[/attachment]Cheers!SBI've never seen anything like that before. How do they work? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ausea 4 Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Not too good at the murray mouth,all mine are for sale if any interest Quote Link to post Share on other sites
avidanglr1 97 Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 hey ausea..can i guess an say u use 3point star sinkers instead??? if not what do u use can i ask?. down the mouth.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ausea 4 Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 3point star sinkers instead Quote Link to post Share on other sites
storm boy 17 Posted September 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Here's a pic that shows how I use the sinker, I'm sure there are other ways too.This rig is called a pulley rig, it has a couple of functions:- it keeps the bait streamlined behind the sinker in flight, allowing a longer cast,- when a fish takes the hook, the sinker moves up the line, helping it to keep away from snags such as rocks etc.In the following pic, the main line is the one at the far right hand side, the rest of the rig is the pulley section.With this sinker, the hook is clipped under a little clip, and when the sinker hits the water, the plastic disc moves up and releases the hook.When a fish takes the hook, you can see how it pulls the "pulley" so that the sinker is up and out of the way.I mainly use this sinker for distance casting to structure off the beach, but also use a different clip in a similar rig for fishing over rocky areas for snapper. The following pic shows a Gemini Rig Clip used in a pulley rig, which also releases upon impact.Finally, the proof's in the pudding . Here's a nice little land based snapper taken with a pulley rig using the Gemini Splashdown sinker, from approx. 100-120 metres out.Cheers!SB Knackers 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ausea 4 Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUBIMcwsi2Q Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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