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Old 03-20-2013, 05:51 PM
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Default Re: Egg sinkers vs. fish finder

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Originally Posted by sternline
I've always used a fishfinder when clamming for stripers. But watching the sinker go one way and the bait going the other is a drag. I'm thinking of switching to egg sinkers to get longer and more accurate casts. The only downside I can see is not being able to switch sinker weights easily. But so what? If the line is running through the sinker, you might as well just go heavier to begin with.

Anyone with any thoughts about this?
Egg sinkers fray the line.If you want a longer cast shorten up your leader.Once the rig hits the bottom you can let another 18'' out and you have a longer leader.Like you said to change your weight is a pain.Stick with the fish finder rig but use a 18'' leader and no more.Good luck this spring!!
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