Cone Sinker Moulds

Our variety of Cone Sinker Moulds create Cone Sinkers.

Cone Sinkers: Essential Gear for Anglers

Cone sinkers, often referred to as bullet sinkers or worm weights, are crucial tools for anglers targeting areas dense with vegetation or structures. Their streamlined shape significantly reduces the chances of snagging, making them suitable for a variety of fishing techniques.

Key Applications:

• Navigating Weedy Areas: The tapered design enables your sinker to effortlessly glide through weeds, grass, and various underwater obstacles. They also minimise snagging.
• Pairing with Soft Plastic Lures: Essential for freshwater bass fishing. These sinkers work particularly well with soft plastic lures like worms or grubs. This technique, known as a "Texas rig," is a favored weedless option.
• Utilising Slip Sinker Rigs (Carolina Rigs, Fishfinder Rigs): Featuring a hole through the center, cone sinkers allow your fishing line to move freely. This setup lets a fish take the bait and swim without feeling the sinker's weight. This decreases the likelihood of spooking the fish.
• Bottom Fishing in Sandy or Muddy Areas: The design of the sinker helps it anchor in soft bottoms. This ensures your bait remains in the desired "strike zone."
• Pegging for Enhanced Versatility: By "pegging" a cone sinker with a toothpick or bobber stopper, you can secure it in place. This method allows your lure and weight to operate as a single unit, enhancing strike detection in brush and stumps.
• Surf Fishing: Heavier cone or "competition" sinkers equipped with a clip mechanism are occasionally used in surf fishing, so you can achieve long casts and keep bait secure in strong currents.

In summary, the primary benefit of a cone sinker lies in its sleek profile. This makes it exceptionally effective for placing bait in challenging, snag-prone environments where fish are likely to hide.

Included:

• 1 x Aluminium Multi-Cavity Cone Sinker Mould - Various Options