12-16-2010, 02:32 AM
Tired of paying 40-60 cents @ for drop-shot sinkers, only to have them devoured by the Bottom Monster?
Bought a coil of lead at Sportsman's for under $5. Approx 4' long, one lb in wt, 1/4" diam. That's 64 one qtr ounce pieces, 32 half-ouncers, or some combo inbetween. Bought bag of 100 drop-shot (line-grip) swivels for under $8. No need to buy a mold, melt lead, or breathe toxic fumes. Just snip off desired length, drill 1/8" hole, insert swivel & clamp. That's it. Your wts will avg about 20 cents @.
Nice indoor/winter project. Attached pics should help.
Note: 1/4oz = 3/4". (Even took some different lengths & had 'em weighed at one of those gold shops.)
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Bought a coil of lead at Sportsman's for under $5. Approx 4' long, one lb in wt, 1/4" diam. That's 64 one qtr ounce pieces, 32 half-ouncers, or some combo inbetween. Bought bag of 100 drop-shot (line-grip) swivels for under $8. No need to buy a mold, melt lead, or breathe toxic fumes. Just snip off desired length, drill 1/8" hole, insert swivel & clamp. That's it. Your wts will avg about 20 cents @.
Nice indoor/winter project. Attached pics should help.
Note: 1/4oz = 3/4". (Even took some different lengths & had 'em weighed at one of those gold shops.)
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