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Fishing Weights and Sizes
by Prinalgin
Fishing weights come in a bevy of types, with different sizes of each weight available. Fishing weights serve a valuable function, keeping live bait and lures down at the depth the angler desires.
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How to Make a Lead Fishing Weight
by nessamarie
Would you like to make your own fishing weight. It's a very simple process that I will explain below.
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Are Lead Fishing Weights Toxic?
by James Young
Lead in any form is poisonous, and fishing weights are no exception. Fishermen who handle them run slight risks but lead sinkers are a major hazard for swans, ducks and other waterfowl.
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How to Put Weights on a Fishing Line
by Prinalgin
There are many instances when an angler will desire to use fishing weights. These weights come in a variety of forms and serve an assortment of different functions. In most cases, fishing weights help to keep a presentation down at a desired depth. Composed normally out of lead or tungsten, fishing weights attach to your fishing line in diverse ways.
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Using Split Shot Leads for Fishing
by Alvin Dedeaux
Weights for any tackle box. Learn how to pack equipment, including split shot leads, to go fly fishing with these video instructions.
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DIY: Sinker Mold
by Bobby Ingram
Creating your own fishing weights can be a great way to save money. A simple way to create molds involves no more than a filling agent, some Tupperware and some Vaseline.
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Making Your Own Fishing Weights
by S. Baselice
Fishing is relatively inexpensive and fun. However, if you fish a lot, it can get expensive. Buying weights from a sporting goods store every week or month can add up. You'll also spend time searching for just the right weight for very specific conditions, water levels and currents. That's why many frequent fishermen make their own fishing weights.
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Definition of a Fishing Weight
by CV
A fishing weight, also called a sinker, is a heavy-piece of material, usually metal, designed to help keep the hook and bait underwater until a fish pulls it down. Most weights were made of metals like tin, copper, lead and tungsten and are usually shaped like a small teardrop, eggs or even diamonds.
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How to Weight a Hook for Deep Fishing
by a eHow Sports & Fitness Editor
Weighting a hook for deep fly fishing is an essential skill for a fisherman to master. Once you learn this fly fishing skill, you can use it to tie more types of flies as well. Read on to learn how to weight a hook for deep fishing.
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Ice Fishing Weight Distribution
by BRADLEY CARLETON
Distributing your weight properly over the ice can help in case an emergency strikes while ice fishing. Learn some tips about weight distribution from a professional hunting guide in this free fishing video.
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