Would you like to make your own fishing weight. It's a very simple process that I will explain below. more »

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. more »

Weights for any tackle box. Learn how to pack equipment, including split shot leads, to go fly fishing with these video instructions. more »

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. more »

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. more »

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. more »

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. more »

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. more »

Split shots are the most common type of weights found in freshwater fishing, and these should be attached about a foot from the hook. Find out how to use a bank sinker as a fishing weight with help from a commercial fisherman in this free video on fishing equipment. more »