Making new sinkers look old
 

Have some nice shiny sinkers that I want to make look used and weathered. Any suggestion out there to give them that weathered look and take the shine off. Sam recommended using vinegar. Any other suggestion would be appreciated especially if it is a quick and easy.

Re: Making new sinkers look old
 

I don't know why but my sinkers don't get a chance to get old when we are blackfishing lol

Re: Making new sinkers look old
 

leave them in a bucket of water they will loose the shiny finish

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I like to spray paint them dark colors. Greg for 8 blue for 10 etc this way when I reach in my bucket every 10 minutes after losing yet another rig I know exact what size it will lose next :)

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Color coded sinkers for quick identification, nice.

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soap and water..let soak over night and pat dry.
mild bleach and water, soak over night.
salt and water, soak over night...

Re: Making new sinkers look old
 

Find someone that has the same size as your new one and swap him the new ones for his old dull dirty ones.

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Alex you don't need any help getting tog to bite your hook. You are always in the mix brother. Matter of fact I think you should fish with one hand to give the rest of us a chance!:p

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Mine age naturally.
I haven't lost many sinkers this year.
Fished one of Sam's flat 12s for three trips.
Got another 12 that made it through two trips so far, dark gray and gnarly.

Re: Making new sinkers look old
 

A bucket with a little water and sand slurry. Just enough to cover sinkers. Swirl sinkers around for a while until shine comes off. If togging I highly recommend not using soap or chemicals on the lead.