Fishhead7 Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 What the heck are those, Bob? They look nothing like any sputnik I've ever seen or used. Custom jobs from a similar thread from 2010 on another site ... they look cool but I think I'd only use them on a rope to anchor a chum pot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critter Gitter Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 The wire looks like those thingys you use to hang curtains "That's a Screamer" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishhead7 Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 The wire looks like those thingys you use to hang curtains I knew they looked familiar! Check out these home-made jobs I found on the net: I like the screws ... less dangerous looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyOC Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 nine times out of ten, i just throw the standard 4 sided in 5, 6, 7, 8oz (save the mojo's in fear of loosing them) never have used the sputniks, but the two i got from a buddy, are not supposed to tangle, no need for me to really try tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfnuts Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I like the modified storm sinker. Not sure its better than pyramid but I like the look of it so that's what I use. Have up to 8s and have 8 oz sputniks. If they don't hold I go back to my place and start drinkin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotsphil Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 nine times out of ten, i just throw the standard 4 sided in 5, 6, 7, 8oz (save the mojo's in fear of loosing them) never have used the sputniks, but the two i got from a buddy, are not supposed to tangle, no need for me to really try tho I use what you call euro's in the picture, both here in Scotland and in DE/AI. Mostly 5 and 6ozs. One good tip if you're using this style is to bend the last 1/2 inch of wire on each 'prong' so that it points the same way as the wire in the lead. They grip better that way. My problem with pyramid and FT leads is the retrieve. Feels like you're stuck every turn of the handle!!! Phil I keep six honest serving-men (They taught me all I knew); Their names are What and Why and When, And How and Where and Who. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyOC Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Phil, what kind of leader / snell / rig do you use with those sinkers I like reeling in 50lb fish .... the 6 or 8oz sinker dragging doesn't seem to make a difference, even when there isn't additional weight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotsphil Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Lucky, I use them for all my shore fishing rigs, from pennell pulley's to simple kingfish type rigs. I always make sure the bottom hook doesn't extend as far as the sinker, that way there's no tangling on kingfish rigs. The ones I use now are called Namix leads and were originally made by a guy in Wales, although moulds are readilly available. Phil I keep six honest serving-men (They taught me all I knew); Their names are What and Why and When, And How and Where and Who. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter66 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Use these any OZ you want,find them on fleabay. These work great stainless stiff wire. Hold bottom like a champ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaearl Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 dang some of these post belong on alens ,closet gambling addicts . now I have tied 2 sinkers together before to hold bottom , threw 10s a long time ago , still have the same sinkers threw them one time an that was it , was thinking of cutting them down to a 7 or close to it hum cut them in half an I got 5s :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobinmergs Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 I have been searching for a 7 oz FT mold everywhere. Are these about as common as a unicorn sighting? Or, is there somewhere that has these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 there used to be a guy in va beach(?) area that made custom molds ... don't know if he is still in business or not .... other thing to do is get a 7 and make a bondo or rubber mold ...... ok , brain just kicked into gear google collins sinker molds he doesn't show a 7 0z in his site but i know he used to make them .. derf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveZ Posted November 12, 2020 Report Share Posted November 12, 2020 Another blast from the past. FWIW I had a Collins mold...poured a couple buckets full of 7s and gave the mold to Chris. That mold made 6.8 oz sinkers from wheel weights and I'd guess with lead it would be 7.0. I use those 6.8 sinkers 95% of the time and 8 or 10 only if I really have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallbatch9 Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 These fly pretty good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaware surfman Posted November 17, 2020 Report Share Posted November 17, 2020 What’s the fascination of 7 ounce sinkers? A huge bunker chunk I’m tossing could go an ounce or two either way. But then again I have the rod and reels to toss heavy weights, thanks John Delaware Mobile Surffisherman #2062 North Carolina Beach Buggy ASSN # 12382 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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