Frank Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 Can anybody tell me what size weight I can use to keep my bait down so the currant doesn’t always move it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 4oz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 What are you still fishing for? Carp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 3oz or heavier if you are trying to keep your line motionless. In some spots 5 oz may not be heavy enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbocco Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 1oz works for bottom bouncing and sometimes even a bit lighter depending on the current in the specific location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deetch Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 10lb cannon ball usually works. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 16 minutes ago, deetch said: 10lb cannon ball usually works. Lol 10# cannon ball should almost hold steady at the Pool . I use a cheap swivel at the sinker & start using weights on the light side , then going heavier to get the right drift speed I want ....quick & easy to change weights . If I want my weight to stay put on bottom I have some 1 & 2 oz bell sinkers that I flattened in my big vice ....they don't roll as easy . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cplummer Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 1.5 oz max... Trust me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limey Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 Still gobsmacked you don't have these over here, the spikes stick in the bed and stay put, when you give them a good yank the spikes flip down freeing it for your retrieve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 Pretty pricey to lose on niagara. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 23 minutes ago, Tyler0420 said: Pretty pricey to lose on niagara. Yes , about $8 Can. for that 2 oz. weight ..... I would try a 2 oz. "spoon" sinker , about 50 cents . I have a few that were bell sinkers that I flattened in my 5" vice , or a hammer could do the job . They don't roll as easy like the bell sinkers . Tackle shops sell them in bulk , much cheaper than packaged weights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limey Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 47 minutes ago, Tyler0420 said: Pretty pricey to lose on niagara. Get some really good deals on WISH etc mate, that was just the first picture I came across as an example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 11 hours ago, Limey said: Still gobsmacked you don't have these over here, the spikes stick in the bed and stay put, when you give them a good yank the spikes flip down freeing it for your retrieve I was asked to produce something similar a few years back, by members of the carp club, until they found out what it was going to cost them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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