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Fishing Sinkers
Fishing Sinkers
The right sinker gets your bait to where the fish are and holds it there without killing the presentation. Too light and you never reach the bottom in current; too heavy and you mask every bite. Davo's Tackle stocks the full range in singles and bulk packs, which is how most regular anglers buy them.
Which sinker for which job
Ball and bean sinkers run on the line above a swivel and suit estuary and river fishing where you want the bait moving naturally. Snapper leads and bombs are for deep water and reef, getting down fast and staying put. Star and grapnel sinkers have wire arms that dig into sand, which is what keeps a bait anchored in the surf. Barrel and running sinkers suit rigs where you want a fish to take line without feeling weight. Bullet and worm weights sit in front of soft plastics for weedless presentations.
Buying in bulk makes sense for beach and reef fishing, where snagging off is part of the day. Pre-tied fishing rigs already include the right weights, and the rest of the components sit in terminal tackle.
Frequently asked questions
What size sinker should I use?
Use the lightest sinker that still holds bottom in the conditions. Still estuary water needs very little; a surf beach in swell needs a lot more.
What is the difference between a ball and a bean sinker?
A ball sinker is round and runs freely; a bean is elongated and tends to tumble less in current. Both are threaded on the main line above a swivel.
Are lead sinkers legal in Australia?
Lead sinkers are widely used and sold across Australia. Restrictions can apply in some freshwater fisheries and protected areas, and non-toxic alternatives are available — check the rules for the water you are fishing.
The right sinker gets your bait to where the fish are and holds it there without killing the presentation. Too light and you never reach the bottom in current; too heavy and you mask every bite. Davo's Tackle stocks the full range in singles and bulk packs, which is how most regular anglers buy them.
Which sinker for which job
Ball and bean sinkers run on the line above a swivel and suit estuary and river fishing where you want the bait moving naturally. Snapper leads and bombs are for deep water and reef, getting down fast and staying put. Star and grapnel sinkers have wire arms that dig into sand, which is what keeps a bait anchored in the surf. Barrel and running sinkers suit rigs where you want a fish to take line without feeling weight. Bullet and worm weights sit in front of soft plastics for weedless presentations.
Buying in bulk makes sense for beach and reef fishing, where snagging off is part of the day. Pre-tied fishing rigs already include the right weights, and the rest of the components sit in terminal tackle.
Frequently asked questions
What size sinker should I use?
Use the lightest sinker that still holds bottom in the conditions. Still estuary water needs very little; a surf beach in swell needs a lot more.
What is the difference between a ball and a bean sinker?
A ball sinker is round and runs freely; a bean is elongated and tends to tumble less in current. Both are threaded on the main line above a swivel.
Are lead sinkers legal in Australia?
Lead sinkers are widely used and sold across Australia. Restrictions can apply in some freshwater fisheries and protected areas, and non-toxic alternatives are available — check the rules for the water you are fishing.